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Title: A good 1970s film
Post by: jae on October 12, 2009, 04:40:58 PM
Hey, will anyone recommend a good 70s film that is similar to straw dogs but with a spooky theme? Of course surrounding a nice young suburban couple.

If so, thanks! I would greatly appreciate it!

 :smile:


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: Andrew on October 12, 2009, 07:31:31 PM
What factor(s) of "Straw Dogs" are you looking to include?  The parts of an ordinary person pushed towards something they wouldn't seem capable of?  The terrible things done by people to each other, when one has power over the other?  The power and danger of sexuality?

"Let's Scare Jessica to Death" (1971) might fit what you are looking for, as might "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" (1973). 

"The Wicker Man" (1973) is another, but not as spooky as the other two.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: jae on October 13, 2009, 08:23:57 AM
I've seen lets scare Jessica to death and wicker man. Wicker man was horrible! Lets scare Jessica to death was okay.



Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: voltron on October 13, 2009, 02:54:15 PM
Hmmm....maybe you might enjoy Rituals.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: jae on October 13, 2009, 07:16:03 PM
I can't find "Rituals" on netfilx. :bluesad:


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: Andrew on October 13, 2009, 07:25:57 PM
I've seen lets scare Jessica to death and wicker man. Wicker man was horrible! Lets scare Jessica to death was okay.

The original "Wicker Man" is a film that I like a lot, while the remake was just awful. 


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: jae on October 14, 2009, 09:31:35 AM
I've seen both and twice was I disappointed. I love that movie the spell with Lee Grant. Netflix of course doesn't have it! :bluesad:

Something similar to that or stepferd wives. I love supernatural 1970s film. I've seen the sentinal and suspiria is my fave. Give me more ideas if you don't mind.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: Doggett on October 14, 2009, 09:39:46 AM
The Hills Have Eyes ?


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: Andrew on October 14, 2009, 11:10:28 AM
It's not a 70's film, but try "The Entity."  I've always found it to be creepy, because of the indignity and helplessness of the main character.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: The Burgomaster on October 15, 2009, 07:10:38 AM
ROAD GAMES is a pretty good movie that doesn´t get the attention it deserves.  Sort of STRAW DOGS on wheels . . . in Australia.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: bladerunnerblues on October 18, 2009, 03:50:34 AM
Not to nit pick but I am pretty sure that came out in 1981.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: The Burgomaster on October 18, 2009, 12:17:50 PM
Not to nit pick but I am pretty sure that came out in 1981.

Close enough.


Title: Re: A good 1970s film
Post by: Warp Ninja X on October 23, 2009, 02:03:37 PM
One word Rabid. :thumbup: