Author Archive: Retro

David is the new kid at Central High. The only person he knows is Mark, who runs with the local toughs led by Craig. David keeps his distance, preferring not to join the “club.” He tries to convince the other students not to be pushed around, and intervenes once too often on their behalf. When he directly becomes a victim of Craig and the boys, David orchestrates a plan that causes an attrition problem amongst the members of the clique. Mark worries for his safety, even though he and David were once friends.

Vincent Price, at his best, lures five people to stay at a supposedly haunted house. Each is to receive $10,000 if they survive until morning. Excellent spook film.

A young American is trying to settle in at the ballet school, but hears strange noises and is troubled by bizarre occurrences. She eventually discovers that the school is merely a front for a sinister organisation.

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the guilty ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The “strangler” seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.

The town’s leading citizen becomes a homocidal maniac after his wife deserts him.

Some kind of sadist, but not human, is murdering people. A doctor is convinced that the killings are the evil workings of a reclusive odd baron who died many years ago.

Frankenstein’s daughter graduates from medical school and returns home to follow in her father’s footsteps.

Innovative, groundbreaking film in which a woman on the verge of mental breakdown confronts the denizens of Skid Row. Mixed with flashbacks of an abusive childhood and kooky narration by Ed McMahon, this a must-see thriller! Dir. John Parker

Musician sells his soul for success.