DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCH-HIKER (1979). MFTV movie of a group of girls, whose mean parent's won't buy them cars, so they "Have" to hitch-hike to get places, despite news reports of unknown predators attacking vulnerable teens.

Most of the fun of these films is the cast; this one has Charlene Tilton (DALLAS), Dick Van Patton (EIGHT IS ENOUGH) and Katherine Helmond (SOAP) as her parents, Craig T Nelson (POLTERGEIST and kind of scary in his scene), Christopher Knight as Charlene's boyfriend (and still wearing BRADY BUNCH style clothes) and Dominique Dunne (POLTERGEIST) whose fate in here is eerily prophetic..

Honestly, this hasn't aged well and doesn't resonate as it did at 17. Main reason I watched it back when was, while my contemporaries were drooling over Cheryl Tiegs/Farrah Fawcett-Major, I thought Katherine Helmond was quite hot, so would watch anything she was in. **

Frightmare 1974

Axe

That the one with the station wagon with the passenger door lock missing? lol I saw that MFTV.

I cant say i thought Katherine Helmond was hot. Tiggs and Faucet? I kinda went for Erin Gray, Lindsay Wagner, Cheryl Ladd and Karen Grassle.


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I have to agree with You on Cheryl Ladd::love::..she was gorgeous, as well as Suzanne Somers and Lynda Carter. I still think Katherine was hot-maybe watching GILLIGAN'S ISLAND in First Grade and seeing Tina Louise slinking around caused the "Older Woman Admiration Society" I am part of::wink::

SCARS OF DRACULA (1970)-SOD suffers from the budget tightening Hammer was experiencing, but it's actually better than it's purported to be and better than I remembered. Although He still looks less than thrilled to be there, Chris Lee looks younger in here and his Count is truly a Monster, especially with Lackey motivational control! More violent than previous DRACULA's , with an especially gross resurrection scene and attack aftermaths. Also of note is how a part from Stoker's novel is used in the film.

Remember seeing the ads for this and HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN in the paper at time of release and than getting a chance to see it some years later. Was pissed that it was rated "R" and I couldn't see it. The main reason listed was a "Nude Scene" and all that really was is a Tushie moving in one direction, than the other. A nice tussle, to be sure, but nothing worth getting upset over. ***

Airplane

Airplane II the sequel

Never seen Scars of Dracula. Sounds interesting. Actually, never saw House of Dracula either. For Gilligan's Island Tina Louise was attractive, but I think she had so much makeup, hair, customs and acted so outrageous it was hard to see her. Now Mary Ann... ::love::

I saw HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN when I was 14 and later on VHS. It's a remake of CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN and one that tries to be funny...and really isn't. First time as the Monster for Dave Prowse and also Kate O'Mara ::love:: along with Veronica Carlson::love::::love::.

At this stage of life, I would pick Mary Ann as well. Maybe Ginger appealed to the Prurient interest of my Grade School self when first watching it.

THE GREAT HOUDINI (1976). Saw this back when (around Halloween, which is when Houdini died) and better than Your average MFTV film with more impressive production values, a decent story and what a cast! Paul Michael Glaser (STARSKY AND HUTCH, although He looks very much like Adult Actor John Leslie here::shocked::), Sally Struthers (ALL IN THE FAMILY, good as Houdini's patient loving wife), Adrianne Barbeau (MAUDE::love::), Bill Bixby (MY FAVORITE MARTIAN, COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER and a year away from THE INCREDIBLE HULK), Clive Revill (LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE), Maureen O'Sullivan (TARZAN films in the 30's), Wilfrid Hyde-White (TEN LITTLE INDIANS -1965), Nina Foch (RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE), Geoffrey Lewis (SALEM'S LOT), Peter Cushing (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-'nuff said!), Ruth Gordon (ROSEMARY'S BABY and stealing scenes again) and Vivian Vance (I LOVE LUCY-VV is terrific here).

Only real dig I can put in here is it focuses more on Houdini's occult leanings and some of it is not entirely factual, especially in the relationship between his Catholic wife and Jewish mother; I've read they got along reasonably well. Also, HH is SUCH a Momma's Boy here. Would like to have seen more of his escapades, but not a bad intro. ***

Back to the future

Yep, I remember seeing this on TV. Not bad. I appreciated the slant to his occult/seance interest. I think I read he liked ferreting-out the fakes because as an escape-artist designer he knew the mechanical tricks sometimes employed.

Yes, Ruth Gordon is such a powerhouse actress. Quite the cast in Houdini!

The Changeling (1980)

I find this psychological horror gets overlooked often, but George C. Scott is amazing in this movie playing a tormented man.

Speaking of George C. Scott, The Exorcist 3 is a very underrated film that many avoid because of the absolute garbage that is The Exorcist 2 but don't let it deter you. It is a psychological thriller more than a possession movie. Also, Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky) puts on one of the best villain performances of all time. The way he uses his words is more chilling than anything the camera could show.

DIE HARD (1988). This actioner of NYC cop Bruce Willis trying to get back together with estranged wife (The always welcome Bonnie Bedelia) and then trying to save the day when Her Office is attacked by a Terrorist group whose motive is not quite what it seems.

DH has held up amazingly well all these decades later...still exciting and humorous with great turns by Bruce Willis, Paul Gleason, William Atherton and Reginald VelJohnson. Also extreme Kudos to the late Alan Rickman in his first role, I believe, as the Ruthless yet affable leader of the group. ****1/2

Back to the future part 2

THE COMPLEAT BEATLES (1982). A Cliff Notes version of The Beatles history at two hours-but honestly, it could be triple that and still barely scratch the surface- that still brings up the important moments, has some great footage (The Royal Command Performance, parts of "Yesterday" and "If I Needed Someone" live) and while the usual shrieking mobs are shown, there is also one-on-one interviews with some of the fans, the girl with the Oil painting standing out. Good narration by Malcolm McDowell and many interviews also with People who were there, with George Martin standing out.

A Good start if You want to know more. Sadly, Paul McCartney bought the rights to this so it wouldn't compete with the upcoming ANTHOLOGY, which I feel is kind of a Bitch move by Paulie, so TCB is hard to find. ****

alot of horror movies i watch are some of the ones i rewatch, this time is city of the living dead, i love the fucked up priest in this, he actually is pretty deathly looking

Deathdream, 1974. 8/10

Director: Bob Clark

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Curtains, 1983. 7/10

Director: Richard Ciupka

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Shock Waves, 1977. 7.5/10

Director: Ken Wiederhorn

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City of the Living Dead, 1980. 7.5/10

Director: Lucio Fulci

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Love all of these.

A Bay of Blood,1971. 8/10

Director: Mario Bava

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PROM NIGHT (1980). Another slasher that came out after the success of HALLOWEEN and FRIDAY, THE 13th that has a fan following, but I found it sort of dull.... way too many cast to keep track of and really no excitement other than watching Jamie Lee Curtis boogie on down and Leslie Nielsen, still considered a "Serious" actor at the time. **

Squirm 1976

A local worm farm becomes the source of killer worms. Schlocky but not without a bit of charm.

The Howling 3 : Marsupial 1987

I have a love hate relationship with this movie and you nailed it, it is alil dull,.... but i really like the kills and ending,

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)

Adventures In Babysitting

BEER (1985). Comedy about a struggling Beer company who hires an aggressive Advertising exec (played by Loretta Swit a couple of years after MASH), coming up an Ad campaign featuring three guys who are at a crossroads in their lives. This doesn't always hit the mark, but the commercials that are shown are actually pretty funny, especially when David Allan Grier is on. Sort of a USED CARS of the Suds set. ***

evil dead 2 never gets old!

Blood Link, 1982. 6/10

Director: Alberto De Martino


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Hunters Blood, 1986. 7/10

Director: Robert Hughes

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INN OF THE FRIGHTENED PEOPLE (also known as REVENGE)-1971. Any photos I've seen from this usually try to make it a sexy flick with Joan Collins in her undies. It's actually a pretty grim and taut film of a grieving family (daughter murdered and suspect let go) that with a friend, decide to resort to Vigilante justice without considering all the complications arising from such an action. ***

That is some interesting subject matter. I don't think i've ever seen a serious film on the complications from revenge.

Watched the trailer, this looks great! Thanks for the rec.

Hope You enjoy::smile::

ERASERHEAD (1978). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOILERS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Debut film from David Lynch is probably the most coherent work He has done. Although there many scenes that are weird and/or vague, the story line is more linear. Henry (the late Jack Nance-His hair style is..interesting and even more so considering He kept it for the 5 years it took Lynch to raise the $$ to finish) in a nondescript sort living in a crumbling city who gets an invite to dinner at his Girlfriend's. When there, He finds out that the Girlfriend has had a baby and pressured by her Parents to marry. The baby itself is grotesque-sort of a skinned Turkey and ET combination- that never stops crying, putting incredible strain on the couple. However, that's not reason enough to condone what happens later on the film...
Lynch is very secretive about everything, but what I could check on, I have read that He was living in a very run down section of Philadelphia PA and his newborn child had special needs before He began this. So maybe it could be a parable for living that situation. Some commendable camera work (especially the iconic shot that appears on posters and T-shirts) helps move the story, but again so much that is all but incoherent can make this a challenge to view. I know many people love this, but for Me, it's **1/2

Prom night

Hello mary lou prom night II

Sorority house massacre

BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (1973). Final film in the original APES series is probably the weakest one in the bunch. Not much in the way of the plot and extreme overacting by Claude Akins as "General Aldo"-the mean side of Me can't help but think it was ideal casting. Decent effects and Roddy McDowell is good as always with support from Austin Stoker, but it definitely was time to call it a day. John Landis (the Director) is one of the human's in the coral and neat seeng Colleen Camp in her first film as a servant. **

Inn of the Frightened People, 1971. 7/10

Director: Sidney Hayers

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Scarecrows, 1988. 8/10

Director: William Wesley


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Yes, as far as the narrative goes, you could call it avant-garde. Like with some song lyrics the narrative I sense is meant to be ambiguous, enhancing the likelihood of multiple, or individualized, interpretations. Or it's totally Freudian-subconscious disseminations ::big grin::

I know two folk who thought it was pro and anti abortion each... which highlights the multiple interpretations.

Evil Dead 1983

Always stays young. ::love::