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THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS WARDH (1971) Reviews and overview

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh is a 1971 Italian/Spanish giallo murder mystery film directed by Sergio Martino (The Great Alligator; Torso; All the Colours of the Dark) from a screenplay by Vittorio Caronia, Ernesto Gastaldi …

SOMETHING CREEPING IN THE DARK (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Exorcism… the occult… a horror-filled night in a house of terror!’ Something Creeping in the Dark is a 1971 Italian mystery horror film written and directed by Mario Colucci. It stars Farley Granger …

WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH HELEN? (1971) Reviews and overview

‘So you met someone and now you know how it feels. Goody, goody’ What’s the Matter with Helen? is a 1971 American horror-thriller ‘psycho-biddy’ film directed by Curtis Harrington (Ruby; …

THE NIGHT DIGGER (1971) Reviews and overview

‘A lonely woman in a decaying mansion… A young stranger on a big, black bike.’ The Night Digger is a 1971 British psychological horror film directed by Alastair Reid from …

Morbius the Living Vampire – comic book character

Morbius the Living Vampire, a scientist named Doctor Michael Morbius PhD, MD, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Morbius went on to become a heroic, tragically …

WEB OF THE SPIDER Reviews of Antonio Margheriti’s Poe tale plus new Blu-ray details

‘A classic tale of horror!’ Web of the Spider is a 1971 supernatural Gothic horror film in which a journalist makes a bet that he can spend one night at …

THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE Reviews of Gothic Giallo

‘The worms are waiting!’ The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave is a 1971 Giallo horror thriller film directed by Emilio P. Miraglia (The Red Queen Kills Seven Times) …

Asesinos de Otros Mundos – “Killers from Other Worlds”, Mexico, 1971 – overview

Asesinos de Otros Mundos aka Santo Contra Los Asesinos de Otros Mundos is a 1971 Mexican action sci-fi horror film directed by Rubén Galindo (Santo vs. the She-Wolves). The title translates as “Killers …

POINT OF TERROR (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Demons long locked on the depths of the mind come out to destroy the weak and the believing!’ Point of Terror is a 1971 American psycho thriller directed by actor …

THE INCREDIBLE 2-HEADED TRANSPLANT (1971) Reviews and overiew

‘Science runs amok to create a giant with two heads!’ The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant is a 1971 American science fiction/horror film directed by Anthony Lanza (Dangerous Love) from a screenplay …

LAKE OF DRACULA (1971) Reviews and overview

Lake of Dracula is a 1971 Japanese supernatural horror film made by the Toho company following Hammer’s Gothic tradition. The film is considered the second in a trilogy of films …

TERROR AT ORGY CASTLE (1971) Reviews and overview

Terror at Orgy Castle is a 1971 American horror film written and directed by Zoltan G. Spencer (The Satanist; The Hand of Pleasure) who also narrates. Shot silently on the …

THE NIGHT GOD SCREAMED Manson horror – review

‘Death is the only way out!’ The Night God Screamed is a 1971 American horror film, independently made on a low budget by Lasky/Carlin Productions – producers Ed Carlin and …

A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Biting, gnawing terror claws at your brain!’ A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin is a 1971 Italian-Spanish Giallo thriller film directed by Lucio Fulci. The original Italian title is Una …

BRAIN OF BLOOD (1971) Reviews and overview

‘A blood-dripping brain transplant turns a maniac into a monster…’ Brain of Blood – also known as The Creature’s Revenge and The Undying Brain – is a 1971 American science-fiction horror film directed by Al Adamson (Blood …

THE CORPSE GRINDERS (1971) Reviews of Ted V. Mikels’ cheesy trash

The Corpse Grinders is a 1971 American horror film directed by Ted V. Mikels (The Astro-Zombies, Blood Orgy of the She-Devils), from a screenplay co-written with actor Arch Hall Sr. and Joseph …

THE JEKYLL AND HYDE PORTFOLIO (1971) Reviews and overview

The Jekyll and Hyde Portfolio is a 1971 American horror film directed by Eric Jeffrey Haims from a screenplay by Donn Greer (assistant director of Satan’s Cheerleaders), based on a …

The Axons – Doctor Who monsters

The Axons appeared in The Claws of Axos, a Doctor Who story made in 1971 starring Jon Pertwee as the Doctor. They featured only once in the classic series and have so far not …

NECROMANIA (1971) Reviews and overview

Necromania is a 1971 American movie with a horror theme written and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr (Plan 9 from Outer Space, Night of the Ghouls, Orgy of the Dead). The …

THE HILARIOUS HOUSE OF FRIGHTENSTEIN (1971) TV series

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein was a Canadian children’s television series produced by Hamilton, Ontario’s independent station CHCH-TV in 1971. It was syndicated to TV stations across Canada and the USA. The producers were fortunate enough to get horror icon Vincent Price to …

UNMAN, WITTERING AND ZIGO (1971) Reviews and overview

‘If you’re curious about terror…’ Unman, Wittering and Zigo is a 1971 British macabre thriller film directed by John Mackenzie and co-produced and starring David Hemmings, Douglas Wilmer and Tony Haygarth. It was adapted by Simon Raven (Incense for the Damned/Bloodsuckers) …

INVASION OF THE DEAD (1971) Reviews and overview

Invasion of the Dead (original title: Blue Demon y Zovek en La invasión de los muertos) is a 1971 Mexican masked wrestler horror film directed by René Cardona (Night of the Bloody …

VAMPIRE CIRCUS (1971) Reviews and overview

Vampire Circus is a 1971 British supernatural horror film directed by Robert Young from a screenplay by Judson Kinberg. It was produced by Wildburg Stark and Michael Carreras (who was uncredited) for Hammer …

THE SHIVER OF THE VAMPIRES (1971) Reviews and overview

Le Frisson des Vampires (English title: The Shiver of the Vampires) is a 1971 French erotic horror film directed by Jean Rollin. Two newlyweds, Isle and Antoine, are on their honeymoon, on …

SEE NO EVIL aka BLIND TERROR (1971) Reviews of Mia Farrow thriller

‘Keep your eyes on what she cannot see’ See No Evil – aka Blind Terror – is a 1971 British psychological thriller film directed by Richard Fleischer (10 Rillington Place; The Boston Strangler; Amityville …

THX 1138 (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Visit the future where love is the ultimate crime’ THX 1138 is a 1971 American science fiction film set in a dystopian future in which the populace is controlled by …

WHOEVER SLEW AUNTIE ROO? (1971) Reviews and overview

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? is a 1971 British-American horror film directed by Curtis Harrington (Night Tide) and starring Ralph Richardson (Tales from the Crypt), Shelley Winters (Tentacles) and Mark Lester. Produced by …

10 RILLINGTON PLACE (1971) Reviews and overview

‘The story of the Christie sex-murders!’ 10 Rillington Place is a 1971 British crime drama film with a horrific theme directed by Richard Fleischer (Amityville 3-D; See No Evil; The Boston Strangler), …

DIE SCREAMING MARIANNE Susan George! Pete Walker’s twisted thriller – free on YouTube

Die Screaming Marianne is a 1971 thriller film directed by Pete Walker. The movie stars Susan George and Barry Evans. Plot: Marianne, a nightclub dancer, is on the run from …

TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD Reviews of De Ossorio Euro horror

Tombs of the Blind Dead (also Tomb of the Blind Dead and The Blind Dead) is a 1971 Spanish horror film written and directed by Amando de Ossorio. Its original Spanish title is La Noche del …

DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN Reviews of Al Adamson’s mish-mash

Dracula vs. Frankenstein is a 1971 American sci-fi horror film directed by Al Adamson (Nurse Sherri). This was Lon Chaney Jr.’s final horror film role and J. Carroll Naish’s last film. Chaney filmed his …

GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH Reviews and overview

Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster or Godzilla vs. Hedorah (ゴジラ対ヘドラ Gojira tai Hedora), is a 1971 Japanese science fiction kaiju film produced by Toho. Directed by Yoshimitsu Banno and featuring special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano, the film starred Akira Yamauchi, Toshie Kimura, …

THE MEPHISTO WALTZ (1971) Reviews and overview

‘When was the last time you were afraid? Really afraid?’ The Mephisto Waltz is a 1971 American supernatural horror film directed by Paul Wendkos (From the Dead of Night; Good Against Evil; Fear No …

MALPERTUIS aka THE LEGEND OF DOOM HOUSE (1971) Reviews and overview

Malpertuis aka The Legend of Doom House is a 1971 Belgian fantasy horror film directed by Harry Kümel (Daughters of Darkness), based on the 1943 novel of the same name. The movie stars Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet …