Author Archives: Jeff Kuykendall
The Vampire Lovers (1970)
Since 1957’s The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer Films became associated with pushing the envelope of sex and violence, and initiated a long series of skirmishes with the moralistic British Board of Film Classification that would last until the studio ceased … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Caligari
Tagged 70's, cheesecake, Hammer, horror, Ingrid Pitt, Madeline Smith, Peter Cushing, sexploitation, Vampire
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The Escapees (1981)
Following the intriguing Night of the Hunted (1980), Jean Rollin was asked to do a more straightforward and mainstream thriller. Though he was handed a script to match the mundane assignment, what he ultimately turned in was a most unexpected, … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Smoking Gun
Tagged 80's, Brigitte Lahaie, Jean Rollin, Madness, road trip
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Double Feature: The Grapes of Death (1978)/Night of the Hunted (1980)
Two of Jean Rollin’s most fascinating experiments have now come to Blu-Ray courtesy Kino’s Redemption line. They may also be two of his best films. The Grapes of Death (Les Raisins de la mort, 1978) and Night of the Hunted … Continue reading
Posted in Double Feature, Theater Caligari
Tagged 70's, 80's, Amnesia, Brigitte Lahaie, horror, Jean Rollin, Madness, Science Fiction, Slasher, Wine, Zombie
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