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Foundational Cinema

Month: May 2017

The Beyond (1981)

The story is a disturbing mix of elements. In the first minutes during the execution of Schweick , it is clear what kind of tale is L’aldilá. Vengeance beyond the grave, an apocalypse that is unavoidable. Common people trapped in…

Panic in Year Zero! (1962)

This is a genuinely enjoyable example of a “post-nuclear holocaust survival film.” It may seem a bit campy by modern standards, but is actually well thought- out and acted. The early 60’s were an era in which it seemed possible…

Hands of the Ripper (1971)

Orphaned teenager Anna (innocent-looking Angharad Rees) is placed under the care of the awful Mrs. Golding (Dora Bryan), a fake medium who uses her in moneymaking schemes and pimps her out to customers, which leads to her murder. Anna is…

The Exterminator (1980)

John Eastland (Robert Ginty) is a Vietnam vet whose war buddy and long time best friend Michael Jefferson (Steve James.) When Michael is fatally wounded by thugs, Eastland decides that not only those responsible should pay: the pimps, pushers and…

The Black Sleep (1956)

“The Black Sleep” is a glorious, elegant all-star “monster romp” in black and white from Hollywood’s “ghoulden era.” The film has it all: rich performances (both mimed and spoken), evocative sets, lighting and cinematography, an involving story and detailed script,…