Last film for the month- Halloween. I've made a video HERE about what I love about the film. Enjoy! A masterpiece. 5 out of 5
Category: 70s
Scary Firework Safety Public Information Films
The 70s and 80s were a scary place in the UK. Least not because of the terrifying Public information Films being shown at all hours of the day. Whilst there will be a Meathook Cinema Top 10 video of these at a later date heres a video I've made of the scariest firework safety videos …
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Dawn of the Dead (1978) and The Return of the Repressed
Last year I undertook a teaching course. At the end of said course we were required to give a presentation to the rest of the group that could last no longer than 30 mins and would be assessed. We could choose any topic and so I chose Dawn of the Dead (1978). I've now uploaded …
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Why John Carpenter’s Halloween Is The Greatest Horror Film Ever Made
A video I've just made- HERE Happy Halloween from Meathook Cinema 🙂
A video I’ve just made about William Friedkin’s ‘Cruising’
I've just made a video about one of my favourite films- the kickass 'Cruising' directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino. Please investigate HERE.
The Driller Killer – Day 26 – 31 Days of Halloween
Another serious contender for the title of 'The Most Controversial Video Nasty' (the film shared that title with The Evil Dead). And whilst the film does have its shocking moments of lurid horror (yes involving an electric drill) this is more a slow and meticulous study into alienation, the descent into madness and mental illness amidst …
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Duel – Day 25- 31 Days of Halloween
A man (called David Mann) is travelling to meet an appiontment but is stalked, driven insane (pun not intended) and almost killed by a driver in a huge battered old truck. This movie is amazing. Firstly, it was directed by Steven Spielberg for TV which makes the fruits of his labour even more staggering. So much …
