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edpor68 · 5 days

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Happy Monday 👍Found an online copy of the script of The Beguiled (1971) Pattye as Janie- interestingly, remember her character had more lines than what the script shows here- guess they made some changes when they filmed the movie. #patriciamattick #pattyemattick #TheBeguiled #1971movies #ClintEastwood #moviescripts https://assets.scriptslug.com/live/pdf/scripts/the-beguiled-1971.pdf

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#patricia mattick #adorable #1970s #gonebutnevereverforgotten #gonebutnotforgotten #gonebutneverforgotten #pattyemattick #the beguiled #1971 movies #movie script

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randomcapz · 10 months

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Big Jake (1971).

#Big Jake #Patrick Wayne #1970s #70s movies #1971 movies #screencaps #screenshots #random screenshots #George Sherman

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adamwatchesmovies · 8 months

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A Bay of Blood (1971)

A Bay of Blood is probably more appealing to horror historians and/or Italian Giallo films than casual viewers. It isn’t quite a proper slasher film but you can see its influence upon the Friday the 13th and later entries in the Halloween franchise - some of the deaths we see here are recreated almost shot-for-shot in the latter. Though its pace is slower than it should be and there are too many characters to keep track of, its mystery is engaging and the body count shocks.

Wheelchair-bound Countess Federica Donati (Isa Miranda) is strangled to death by her husband Filippo Donati (Giovanni Nuvoletti). Moments later, he is himself murdered by an unseen assailant before hiding the body. In the morning, the police discover the dead countess but a note suggests she committed suicide. As the investigation continues, several people begin converging on the property either because they hope to inherit it or want to buy it from the new owners. With a mysterious killer on the loose and everyone’s greed running wild, the bodies begin piling up.

There are A LOT of characters in the film: real estate agent Franco Ventura (Chris Avram) and his lover Laura (Anna Maria Rosati), the creepy groundskeeper Simone (Claudio Volonté), an insect enthusiast named Paolo Fassati (Leopoldo Trieste) and his wife who cares nothing for him, Anna (Laura Betti), the countess’ daughter Renata (Claudine Auger) and her husband Alberto (Luigi Pistilli) as wekk as four teenagers who happen to be visiting the bay - Louise (Brigitte Skay), Sylvie (Paola Montenero), Luca (Guido Boccaccini) and Bobby (Roberto Bonanni). I’m sure someone could remember every face and all of their relationships without taking notes but I wasn’t. This is the kind of movie that needed to cast one Black guy, give someone else an eye patch, a third one some weird verbal tick, etc. Unless you already know how everyone relates, you’ll lose track. Further complicating things are your expectations going in. This is not the story of a lone madman picking off one person at a time for mysterious reasons. Nearly everyone in this story is a potential suspect because they’ve all got murderous urges and several people act upon them. We have all of these conspirators working independently, hoping to take ownership of the bay. In the middle of a scheme, someone will suddenly get decapitated because they're hindering someone else’s plan. Meanwhile, you’re still wondering who murdered Mr. Donati…

A Bay of Blood does an excellent job of keeping you guessing. From their first interaction, you don’t know if Simone and Paolo are potential suspects or just red herrings. Neither appear to have a motive for killing so it could be that if either one of them is a murderer there also happens to be a lunatic messing around with everyone else’s plans. This decision wouldn’t even come out of left field in this film. The teenagers are randomly there so why not?

Director Mario Bava does not give us a protagonist to latch onto. No character is “safe” until the very end. This further obscures the killer/killers’ identity/identities (let’s not assume only one person murdered Filippo) and makes it even more difficult to keep track of everyone. The gore (quite well executed considering the time and low budget) and sudden deaths are more than enough to keep you entertained but this is one of those instances where knowing a little bit about the plot going in would benefit viewers greatly. I can easily see some people getting frustrated by the opaque mystery and dismissing the whole thing. Back in the day, it would’ve been because of the (then) shocking amount of violence. Now, it might be because the ending comes out of nowhere. I have some affection for the final "twist", but it could’ve been foreshadowed better.

If A Bay of Blood interests you, I suggest you set aside an entire evening. Watch the movie, then read an online synopsis, then watch it again with some sort of commentary to "get it". I know that’s asking a lot. Too much for some people but if you are interested in learning the history of horror films, A Bay of Blood is an important stop along your journey and it’s worth doing right. Even if you just watch it once, you’ll still be engaged by the twisty plot, perplexed by the numerous red herrings, and shocked by its violence. (English dub, November 1, 2020)

#A Bay of Blood #movies #films #movie reviews #film reviews #Mario Bava #Giuseppe Zaccariello #Filippo Ottoni #Gene Luotto #Dardano Sacchetti #Franco Barberi #Claudine Auger #Luigi Pistilli #Claudio Volonte #Laura Betti #Leopoldo Trieste #Brigitte Skay #1971 movies #1971 films

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imkeepinit · 11 months

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Movie poster by Robert McGinnis for the 1971 Spanish release of Diamantes para la Eternidad.

#movie poster #Robert McGinnis #Diamantes para la Eternidad #Diamonds Are Forever #United Artists movie #1971 movies #Sean Connery

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mourningmaybells · 6 months

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so-called "tragedy enjoyer" suddenly feeling heartbreak instead of catharsis or vindication over seeing a character who was always gonna die in the worst way possible die

#damien karras #the exorcist #have u guys read the original 1971 book the movie adapted from. harrowingggg #i watched the movie first and the extra context in the book gutted me #the exorcist by william peter blatty

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weirdlookindog · 4 months

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Marie-Pierre Castel and Kuelan Herce in The Shiver of the Vampires (Le frisson des vampires, 1971)

#le frisson des vampires #the shiver of the vampires #marie pierre castel #kuelan herce #1970s horror #1970s movies #jean rollin #1971 #horror

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adventurelandia · 8 days

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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

#my gif #bedknobs and broomsticks #vintage #film #movie #disney #disney gif #vintage disney #animation #cartoons #gif #gifs #1971 #1970s

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atomic-chronoscaph · 5 months

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Lucky Luke and Jolly Jumper - Daisy Town (1971)

#lucky luke gif #daisy town gif #jolly jumper #rené goscinny #morris #cw smoking #french-belgian movies #70s animated features #bande dessinée #70s animation #70s westerns #comic book characters #dargaud films #seventies #1971 #gif #chronoscaph gif

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villetteulogy · 2 months

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Walter Matthau and Elaine May in A New Leaf (1971, dir. Elaine May)

#a new leaf #a new leaf 1971 #elaine may #walter matthau #filmgifs #cinema #moviegifs #filmedit #romanceedit #this has all the charm of a regency romance but it's also the funniest comedy of errors I've ever seen Elaine May the genius that you are #Henry and Henrietta are soooo cute throughout the movie #mine

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edpor68 · 5 months

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Happy Monday!-A better quality video of The Beguiled- (1971) this was Pattye’s only film. Absolutely adorable-gone but never forgotten. 👩🏻‍🦰👓💐#patriciamattick #thebeguiled #joannharris #geraldinepage #pamelynferdin #1971films #maemercer #elizabethhartman #darlencarr #ClintEastwood #internetarchive

#patricia mattick #adorable #1970s #gonebutnevereverforgotten #gonebutnotforgotten #gonebutneverforgotten #pattyemattick #the beguiled #1971 movies #1971 #clint eastwood #geraldine page #Elizabeth Hartman

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gameraboy2 · 6 months

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Valerie Leon in Blood From the Mummy's Tomb (1971)

#my gif #valerie leon #Blood From the Mummy's Tomb #1971 #1970s #gif #gifs #vintage #film #movie #cheesecake

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adamwatchesmovies · 1 year

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Harold and Maude (1971)

I’m not shocked that Harold and Maude was not well received upon release. When this comedy gets dark, it’s really dark. Its subject material still has some edge today so you can imagine what it was like in 1971. Time’s been (mostly) kind to this black romantic comedy. There are plenty of laughs and moments of sweetness to be found here.

18-yeard-old Harold Chasen (Bud Cort) is obsessed with death. His spare time is dedicated to faking elaborate suicides so he can shock those who discover his “body” when he isn't attending funerals. After being recognized at several funerals by Maude (Ruth Gordon), a free-spirited, live-for-the-moment 79-year-old, she approaches him. From there, an odd relationship blossoms.

There are points where Maude turns into what can only be described as a manic pixie dream girl (despite the term being coined in 2005). She’s a woman whose quirks never seem to end, whose enthusiasm knows no bounds. She steals cars on a whim and defies police officers without ever facing consequences. It’s jarring to see her get away with so much but if you find that it’s rubbing you the wrong way, hold on. As the picture develops, we learn more about her. No big speeches, just little things you pick up here and there. By the time we get to the end, you’ll see. She isn’t simply a construct made to give Harold a new outlook on life, she’s a fully-realized person on her own.

The bond that grows between the leads is what makes the picture so effective. Initially, it looks like that old cliché that opposites attract. He’s young, she’s old. He comes from a rich, affluent family and she’s down to earth. He’s obsessed with death, she’s determined to feel alive. Once we see them sit down and talk, we learn that actually, they're not that different. They're both overcompensating for something. Harold’s obsession with death is used to remind him of what it would be like if he wasn’t there, and of what he’d miss. Similarly, Maude frequently comments on her upcoming 80th birthday; that beyond it, she doesn’t foresee anything. Deep down, they're both sad characters but in different ways. It’s not some fetish or desperation that brings them together. Had they both been in their 20s, you’d get excited to see them kiss. As is, you may still hope for that but you'll need a bit to get used to the idea.

There are many big surprises in Harold and Maude. They make for the kind of laughs that will have anyone with a morbid sense of humor in stitches. I won't dare to spoil any. Instead, I want to discuss the soundtrack. Cat Stevens's Don’t Be Shy and If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out (both composed for the film) perfectly condense all of the picture’s emotions within their melody and lyrics. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear many weeping messes leaving the film because of the latter.

Some elements of Harold and Maude are jarring even to those who will be cheering for a septuagenarian to date an 18-year-old. The humor won’t be for everyone. Even so, the picture has a deep emotional impact. The performances are strong and they’re made even better by a believable relationship and the perfect soundtrack. (July 7, 2018)

#Harold and Maude #movies #films #movie reviews #film reviews #Hal Ashby #Colin Higgins #Ruth Gordon #Bud Cort #Vivian Pickles #Cyril Cusack #Charles Tyner #Ellen Geer #1971 movies #1971 films

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savage-kult-of-gorthaur · 1 month

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THE ART OF SUPER-SEVENTIES BRITISH HORROR -- THE LADIES OF HAMMER STUDIOS.

PIC(S) INFO: "Little Shoppe of Horrors" presents...Spotlight on back cover art to "Little Shoppe of Horrors" magazine #24, "The Journal of Classic British Horror Films." (published May 2010). Artwork by Bruce Timm.

EXTRA INFO: Back cover art of English actress Valerie Leon as Margaret Fuchs/Queen Tera, from the British horror film "Blood from the Mummy's Tomb" (1971), directed by Seth Holt and loosely based on Bram Stoker's 1903 novel "The Jewel of Seven Stars."

Sources: www.littleshoppeofhorrors.com/LSoH24.htm, Pinterest, & the Black Box Club (blog).