Essential 1970s Horror Movies

A Complete Guide to the Decade’s Scariest and Most Influential Films

De: The Practical Atlas

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Essential 1970s Horror Movies: A Complete Guide to the Decade’s Scariest and Most Influential Films is your ultimate journey into the golden age of horror cinema. From groundbreaking psychological thrillers to terrifying tales of possession, monstrous mutations, and the bloody birth of the modern slasher film, this comprehensive guide explores the films that redefined the genre and left a permanent scar on pop culture.

With in-depth chapters on iconic trends such as Italian Giallo, body horror, cult classics, and the rise of feminist themes in horror, this book highlights how the 1970s turned horror into a powerful storytelling force. You'll dive into the stories behind the films, the cultural anxieties they reflected, and the legacy they left behind.

Whether you're a lifelong horror fan or a new enthusiast eager to explore vintage chills, this book offers insightful analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a curated list of 25 must-see horror movies from the era that no true fan should miss.

Perfect for collectors, film students, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of horror, "The Most Important 1970s Horror Movies" is your essential guide to the decade that revolutionized fear on film.

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Brief overview of many well-known horror films of the 1970s, and how important that decade was in the evolution of horror.

The book discusses various genres from supernatural to ecological horror. Slashers. Body horror. Much of it is correct, and many of the films discussed, such as “The Exorcist” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” are excellent.

However, how can you take a book seriously, when purporting to discuss the impact of 70's horror, and it mentions “Jaws” once? And only in passing. “Jaws” had such a cultural impact that to exclude it from a list of 25 must see horror films is laughable. The same could be said for “Alien”, which is never mentioned until it is included on the must see list (which has dubious rankings and inclusions/exclustions). Another notable omission is "Duel", which is the godfather of road/chase movies, inspiring such films as "Joy Ride" and "Breakdown".

When a book is praising films like "The Brood" and "Shivers", and not talking about such landmark films as "Jaws" and "Alien", one is probably better off not wasting an hour of their time listening to it. You're welcome.