Tag Archives: Cult

Cobra Woman (1943)

Posted on July 30, 2020 at 12:46 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

During WWII, Spanish born model Maria Montez enjoyed a brief burst of stardom, under contract with Universal and appearing in a string of pulp adventures and thrillers that were sold on her exoticism and sensuality. Following bit parts in films … Continue reading →

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A Virgin Among the Living Dead (1973)

Posted on May 23, 2015 at 5:39 pm by Jeff Kuykendall

There is a subtly remarkable moment which occurs late in Jess Franco’s A Virgin Among the Living Dead (1973). Christina (Christina von Blanc, A Bell from Hell) has been navigating her way through and around a mansion belonging to her … Continue reading →

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Love Camp (1981)

Posted on September 25, 2013 at 6:45 am by Jeff Kuykendall

In Love Camp (Die Todesgöttin des Liebescamps, 1981), the compound of the title is a white-walled fortress beside the ocean where the so-called Children of Light, a doomsday love cult, cavort semi-naked, practicing free love, singing pop songs, and worshiping … Continue reading →

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