Planet of Dinosaurs – USA, 1977 – overview and reviews
Planet of Dinosaurs is a 1977 American science fiction feature film produced and directed by James K. Shea from a screenplay written by Ralph Lucas, based on a story by …
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The Star Wars Holiday Special – USA, 1978 – review
‘A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…’ The Star Wars Holiday Special is a feature-length television programme aired once (and only once) on American television on November …
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The Killer Nun – Italy, 1978 – reviews and now with new HD trailer and the Arrow Video Blu-ray story
The Killer Nun will be released on Blu-ray in the USA and Canada by Arrow Video on October 15, 2019. The 1978 Italian film has been newly restored in 2K …
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Zoltan… Hound of Dracula – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘The Blood Lusting Killer…’ Zoltan… Hound of Dracula – also released with the less exalted title Dracula’s Dog – is a 1977 American horror feature film co-produced and directed by Albert Band (I …
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The Bees – Mexico, USA, 1978 – reviews
‘They prey on human flesh!’ The Bees is a 1978 Mexican-American science fiction horror feature film written, produced and directed by Alfredo Zacarías (Demonoid; Capulina vs. The Mummies). Roger Corman …
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Piranha – USA, 1978 – reviews
Piranha (1978) is being released by Scream Factory as a collectible Steelbook Blu-ray on June 11, 2019, limited to 5,000. A new 4K of the original camera negative, plus a …
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The Manitou – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘Evil does not die… It waits to be reborn!’ The Manitou is a 1978 American supernatural horror feature film produced and directed by William Girdler (Three on a Meathook; Abby; …
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Michael Myers mask from Halloween (1978)
A Michael Myers officially-licensed, screen-accurate mask based on the iconic one used in the 1978 Halloween movie has been made available from Trick or Treat Studios – the company who also made …
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The Visitor – film, Italy, USA, 1978 – reviews
‘They know we are here.’ The Visitor – aka Stridulum – is a 1978 Italian/American science fiction horror film directed by Giulio Paradisi (Michael J. Paradise) from a screenplay by Luciano Comici …
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Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell – USA, 1978 – reviews
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell is a 1978 American made-for-television supernatural horror feature film directed by Curtis Harrington (Ruby; The Dead Don’t Die; The Cat Creature; Night Tide; et …
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Michael Myers Living Dead Doll
Michael Myers Living Dead Doll is a horror collectible designed by Mezco Toyz. “You can’t kill the boogeyman! Straight out of the 1978 John Carpenter film Halloween, Living Dead Dolls present …
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Cruise Into Terror – USA, 1978 – reviews
Cruise Into Terror – aka Voyage Into Evil – is a 1978 American made-for-television horror feature film directed by Bruce Kessler (Deathmoon; Kolchak: The Night Stalker; Simon, King of the …
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Dawn of the Dead (1978) Zombie Action Figures
Dawn of the Dead (1978) Action Figure set is a collectible item produced by Mezco Toyz. The One:12 Collective Boxed Set celebrates a couple of the most recognisable undead corpses in cinematic history. …
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The Evil – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘Witness its awakening’ The Evil is a 1977 [released 1978] American supernatural horror feature film directed by Gus Trikonis (The Darker Side of Terror) from a screenplay co-written with Donald G. …
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It Lives Again – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘The It’s Alive baby is back… Only now there are three of them.’ It Lives Again – aka It’s Alive II – is a 1978 American horror film written, produced and directed by Larry …
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Alien Zone aka House of the Dead – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘Eventually we must all pass through the…’ Alien Zone is a 1978 American horror and suspense anthology feature film directed by Sharron Miller from a screenplay by David O’Malley (Dark …
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Effects – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘Making movies can be murder’ Effects is a 1978 American horror film written and directed by Dusty Nelson (Necromancer), based on a novel by William H. Mooney. It stars horror FX maestro Tom Savini …
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Dawn of the Dead – board game, 1978
For what was essentially a low budget independent film with a restricted release, George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead spawned some unusual merchandise. These days, the world is awash with …
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Dominique – UK, 1978 – reviews
‘A story of the macabre… with a different twist.’ Dominique – aka Dominique is Dead – is a 1978 British horror mystery film directed by Michael Anderson (Murder By Phone; Orca) …
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Dr. Strange – USA, 1978 – reviews
Doctor Strange is a 1978 supernatural fantasy television feature film based on the Marvel Comics fictional character of the same name, created by Steve Ditko. It was written and directed by …
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The Cat and the Canary – UK, 1978 – reviews
‘… the classic tale of mystery and suspense!’ The Cat and the Canary is a 1978 horror-themed murder mystery thriller film written and directed by American erotic filmmaker Radley Metzger (The Lickerish Quartet; The …
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The Varrow Mission aka TeenAlien – USA, 1978 – overview and reviews
‘Your best friend could be out of this world.’ The Varrow Mission – re-released as TeenAlien – is a 1978 American science fiction horror feature film directed by Peter Semelka …
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The Bloodstained Shadow – Italy, 1978 – reviews
Solamente nero – released internationally as The Bloodstained Shadow, Bloodstained Shadow and Watch Me When I Kill – is a 1978 Italian giallo horror thriller film directed by Antonio Bido from …
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Pyasa Shaitan – “Thirsty Satan”, India, 1984
Pyasa Shaitan – which translates as “Thirsty Satan” is a 1984 Indian Hindi horror film directed by actor Joginder Shelly (Son of Dracula) who also stars. It also features Kamal Haasan (as the vampire), Madhu Malhotra, Shobha Lata …
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Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind – Brazil, 1978
Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind (Portuguese: Delírios de um Anormal) is a 1978 Brazilian horror film directed by José Mojica Marins. Marins is also known by his alter ego Zé …
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The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula – USA, 1978
“The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula” was a double-episode of The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries American TV series which aired for three seasons on the ABC network from January 1977 to …
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Barracuda (The Lucifer Project) – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘Something deadly in the water… more dangerous than any shark or killer whale!’ Barracuda (The Lucifer Project) – promoted as simply Barracuda – is a 1978 American horror film written, produced and …
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Mardi Gras Massacre – USA, 1978 – overview and reviews
Mardi Gras Massacre is a 1978 American horror feature film written and directed by Jack Weis. The movie stars Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo and Laura Misch Owens. It is an unofficial semi-remake of the …
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Killer Fish – Italy, France, Brazil, 1978 – overview and reviews
‘The hell that was under the water’ Killer Fish – also Killerfish – is a 1978 Italian-French-Brazilian action crime horror feature film directed by Antonio Margheriti and starring Lee Majors, James Franciscus …
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Jennifer – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘She walks in terror, stilled with fright. A trail of fear, to fill the night!’ Jennifer is a 1978 American horror feature film directed by Brice Mack from a screenplay …
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