Tag Archives: Surreal
Confessions of an Opium Eater (1962)
The opening titles proclaim this to be “Thomas De Quincey’s classic Confessions of an Opium Eater.” Make no mistake, this has nothing to do with the landmark account of drug addiction from 1821 (Confessions of an English Opium-Eater); and, perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Psychotronic
Tagged 60's, opium, Psychedelic, Surreal, Vincent Price
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Phase IV (1974)
For a long while, Phase IV (1974) was, to me, that VHS box with the ant crawling out of a bloody hole in someone’s palm. It was a misguided Dalí reference, exploitation-style; and at the time it scared me away … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 70's, horror, Killer Ants, Post Apocalyptic, Psychedelic, Saul Bass, Science Fiction, Surreal
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Zardoz (1974)
Every time I watch Zardoz (1974) – which, I admit, is becoming increasingly often – I have flashbacks to my first viewing, which made such a deep impression on me as a child. It was being aired on television. A … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 70's, classical music, John Boorman, Psychedelic, Science Fiction, Sean Connery, Surreal
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