The Legend of Hell House (1973)

Like most people, I don’t read enough books. Unfortunately, compared to other activities like watching movies or listening to music, reading requires a real time investment. Everything else in your life takes a momentary backseat while you process what you’re reading. And generally on the rare occasion that we get a moment to ourselves, even …

The Exorcist (1973)

Exactly two weeks ago, Swedish actor Max von Sydow died at the age of 90. His film career was monumental, spanning over the course of 70 years, and appearing in properties as recent and popular as Game of Thrones and The Force Awakens. He first gained international attention thanks to his work with director Ingmar …

Don’t Look Now (1973)

In my college film studies class, we ended up watching two horror films. The first of these was The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, which just turned 100 years old this past week. It served as not just an introduction to German expressionism, but to cinematic storytelling in general. The other film was 1973’s Don’t Look …

Theatre of Blood (1973)

I needed this one. After the sheer unpleasantness of Torso, I desperately needed a palate cleanser. I remember hearing about Theatre of Blood years ago, and as both an English minor and a horror nerd, the premise grabbed me immediately: Vincent Price killing theatre critics in the style of Shakespearean characters. But the question was, …

Westworld (1973)

I haven’t had the chance to watch the series Westworld, whose third season begins next month. I’m already subscribed to two streaming services, and my queue is backlogged with tons of television I want to see first. This includes all five seasons of Better Call Saul. I did manage to catch the first episode, and …

Torso (1973)

I’ve recently realized that my love for the giallo movies has colored my presentation of the genre. I’ve romanticized their structure, their ridiculously long titles, and their technical achievements. I’ve praised their lighting, their set design, and their music. And while I’ve also repeatedly made mention of them as forefathers of the American slasher film, …

The Wicker Man (1973)

For the most part, nobody expects much out of a horror remake. With few exceptions, they’re typically dismissed as footnotes that emulate but don’t quite nail whatever the original was attempting to do. But one could argue that the original The Wicker Man has been eclipsed by its 2006 remake, for all the wrong reasons. …