The 1970s were a great, if nota defining, decade for horror.
From folk to supernatural and slasher horror, the genre (and its subgenres) bloomed in this decade.
It’s also messy and chaotic, but remainsvisually inspiring until the end.
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When unfortunate events turn to people dying, Suzy finds herself in the claws of a dangerous witch coven.
The aliens in the movie weredesigned by famous artistH.R.
Gigerand are often synonymous with sci-fi horror.Alienis one ofthe perfect 1970s moviesthat changed the genre for the better.
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WithThe Omennow being a franchise, the movie causes nostalgia much more than fear.
The movie isan independentJohn Carpenterfeature that changed the popularity and adoration for slasher films.
Jawswas a lot of firsts for horror, and cinema itself.
The impact ofJaws, clearly, goes beyond horror, but it’s a precious contribution to the genre.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacrefollows a group of friends driving through the countryside to visit the old Hardesty estate.
Among them is Sally Hardesty, the movie’s protagonist.
The movie evokes fear, paranoia, and desperation because of its filming and editing style.
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