Halloween Hammer: The Satanic Rites Of Dracula
Continuing our Hammer retrospective with a look at what might be the studio’s most underrated film, one hamstrung by tradition and expectation.
Tag: 1970s
The Alternative Cartoon Reality Of Spin A Magic Tune
An oddball collection of easy listening show tunes inspired by the children’s TV favourites of the early 1970s.
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Halloween Hammer: Hands Of The Ripper
Continuing our look at Hammer Horror with one of the company’s most impressive works from the 1970s.
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Halloween Hammer: Countess Dracula
Continuing our Halloween month of Hammer Horror with their often-misunderstood take on the Countess Bathory legend.
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Halloween Hammer: To The Devil – A Daughter
Continuing our Hammer Horror Halloween month with a look at the final horror film of the company’s Golden Age.
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Halloween Hammer: Twins Of Evil
Our month of Hammer Horror continues with a long look at the hysterical and lurid final chapter of the Karnstein trilogy.
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Wings Of Love: The Artwork That Defined A Generation
The story of the notorious erotic fantasy painting that epitomised populist taste and cultural snobbery in the 1970s.
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The Seductive World Of Hi-Fi Advertising
The Hi-Fi system was an essential part of any would-be swinging bachelor’s pad – and advertisers knew how to package the dream of sexy stereos and gorgeous girls.
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Monster Fun Rises From The Grave
The triumphant return of an iconic British comic book.
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In Defence Of Frankenstein – The True Story
The often-derided 1973 two-part TV adaptation of the classic story is more interesting than critics give it credit for.
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The Golden Age Of The Pin-Up Poster
Remembering the heyday of classic bedroom wall decor.
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Dora’s World: Remembering Dora Hall, Queen Of The Vanity Record
The prolific and pointless musical career of a woman with limited talent but unlimited resources.
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