Best Horror Films Of The 70s Poll

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike

I've had the Arrow version kicking around for the best part of two years and never got round to watching it. Martin remains a film i've never seen.

You have no excuse, then!

Martin is actually my favourite Romero film.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Slippery Jack

Indeed. Looks like we have a similar taste in movies, so I'm looking forward to finding out which films on your list I haven't seen . . .

Ditto.

[Slippery Jack]

Hmmm... I've never thought of Jaws as a horror film. To include or not to include . . .

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Slippery Jack

Hmmm... I've never thought of Jaws as a horror film. To include or not to include . . .

My philosophy with these lists has pretty much become: 'If in doubt; include it!'

[Slippery Jack]

Suppose that means I'll have to include Alien too then . . .

[Slippery Jack]

I've already got down a list of my favourites off the top of my head, and a list of stuff to hunt down - Lemora and Blue Sunshine top priority . . .

[jiraffejustin]

Originally Posted by Demdike

Truth be told the sixties poll is the one i'm really looking forward to.

Yeah, we should definitely do that one next. 1960 alone probably has at least 5 really fantastic horror films.

[Beyond72]

Originally Posted by Slippery Jack

Suppose that means I'll have to include Alien too then . . .

"Occasionally one sees a film that uses the emotional resources of movies with such utter cynicism that one feels sickened by the medium itself. Alien, the new monster movie, is so "effective" it has practically turned me off movies altogether...yes, it's only a monster movie, but the way it manipulates the audience is rather sinister." - David Denby New York magazine.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Slippery Jack

I've already got down a list of my favourites off the top of my head, and a list of stuff to hunt down - Lemora and Blue Sunshine top priority . . .

Both great films.

I currently have 241 films in my short-list...

[Beyond72]

Originally Posted by Slippery Jack

Hmmm... I've never thought of Jaws as a horror film. To include or not to include . . .

Think I'll finally watch my JAWS 2 DVD tonight to me it's just like a really polished Slasher movie with a shark.