Tag Archives: 70’s
Old Dracula (1974)
There’s a hint of a good idea buried somewhere in Old Dracula, aka Vampira (1974): what if Dracula were still around to enjoy his pop culture success? How would he adapt to international celebrity? The opening scenes hold some promise. … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Nilbog
Tagged 70's, AIP, cheesecake, Comedy, David Niven, Dracula, horror, Linda Hayden, Vampire
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Fata Morgana (1971)
“In Paradise, man is born dead.” So speaks the gruff German narrator of the second movement of Werner Herzog’s apocalyptic travelogue, Fata Morgana (1971). The images support the thesis. This, Herzog’s third full-length feature film, depicts an African landscape littered … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 70's, Africa, Documentary, Science Fiction, Werner Herzog
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Fascination (1979)
Following Lips of Blood (1975), an artistic achievement in dream-like Gothic romanticism which he was financially compelled to re-edit and re-release as a bastardized, pornographic picture (Suce moi vampire), Jean Rollin entered the wilderness. He became Michel Gentil; he became … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Caligari
Tagged 70's, Brigitte Lahaie, horror, Jean Rollin, Slasher
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