Modern Horror Movies from the ’60s and ’70s
Self Published, 2019. 197 pages
By Laura Cremonini
Because I wanted to give this author a chance by looking at more than just one of her books, I purchased a second title, and I was happy to discover that it seems that this is actually original text and not lifted from any internet source. Or at least, not that I could find. What I did find though was something more interesting. It doesn’t seem she has improved on the formatting here, since some of the movie titles are in quotes and some are italicized. So on par with the previous book I reviewed, she is desperate need of a good editor.
The real strange part of this book is that she has decided to take on a particular slice of the horror genre, from the ’60s and ’70s, reviewing certain titles, which really is just stating the plot and then giving the reader’s a Catholic evaluation. What her affiliation with the Church is not known, so I’m assuming she is a devote follower that is giving us her interpretation of what the film means or represents to her. Sounds fair enough, since I’m always looking for different opinions on films.
Though… it doesn’t help when there are few errors or inconsistencies throughout the book. For example, she makes the comment that “Until 1962, horror movies produced by Hammer were directly exclusively by (Terence) Fisher.” Yes, while all of their major titles were directed by Fisher, there were more than a titles not directed by him, such as the first two Quatermass films by Val Guest, Taste of Fear by Seth Holt, The Shadow of the Cat by John Gilling, and a few more. Yes, this is just me being picky, but it does point out the lack of research to make such a claim. Continue reading
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies opened up in 2010, offering classes in horror history, theory, and production, with branches in London, New York, and Los Angeles. But now they will be hosting some of their classes online so no matter where in the world you are, you can attend!
The Mahoning Drive-In continues to program some amazing lineups at their theater. Unfortunately for me, it is located on the far east side of Pennsylvania, which would be about a 11+ hour drive (one way) for me to attend. Otherwise, I would definitely be there for this. But for those of you that are closer, here’s the amazing lineup they have announced:
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