It's Alive (1974 film) Puns

It has well-known actors, U of T landmarks, and references the city with a map and shout-out to Scarborough. Although it's set in the US.

Just watched this film for the first time last night. It is a slow burn a little, but by the end of it, it left me feeling incredibly unsettled.

It had me checking each room before going to sleep. One of the bleakest slashers that made it feel like such an eerie experience.

Billy’s eye is cemented into my brain. What do you think of this film? Would you consider it among the all time classics?

Honestly I think there’s just something so atmospheric and strangely Christmassy about the vibe of this film despite it being about a horrendous serial killer. And the fact that you never find out who the killer is or why he kills people, mixed with creepiness of the phone calls where he continues to bring up someone named “Agnes”, leads you to really think there’s a way bigger story involved. But not knowing is what truly makes this film 100x terrifying, it’s so dark and sinister and truly believable. Don’t even get me started on the end of this film either, you hear the killer’s voice echo inside the attic walls one last time definitely sends a chill down your spine. Btw this movie also influenced several other future horror films such as When A Stranger Calls and many others, it’s truly one of the greatest crafted horror films ever made. What are y’all thoughts on the film?

Just one question the >!"caller is inside the house"!< gimmick was a novelty in this film, or it had been used before (I mean in media entertainment; I know that it was an urban legend)? Because I vaguely remember saw it in the Twilight Zone original TV show but not sure or maybe I'm totally wrong about it.

I think the early spine numbers within the Criterion Collection are particularly fascinating, there's such an odd mix within the first 50, that I'm not sure if that sort of variety exists now. It was Criterion finding its grove, so to speak. In the middle of those first 50 were two films by Paul Morrissey called Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula. Sharing 33 cast and crew, these films were shot back to back, with principal photography for Dracula beginning right after wrap for Frankenstein. There's a bond these films share that I'm not sure is matched by any other set of non-sequel films. Famously, these films are made fun of for it's over-the-top acting, dodgy special effects, and porn-like dialogue. These films are a blast, but weirdly it's difficult to just declare these films 'fun junk' and move on. There's this interesting earnestness and talent that's veiled throughout the films that all sort of work together into something the right person could call 'good' or 'artistic.' Truly, these two films are some of the best to accomplish arthouse trash. If you're wanting a good idea of the tone of the film, I'd recommend the restored trailer. Which easily makes the film look a lot worse than it is because it's out of context, but does at least give you some sort of idea of what you're in for.

Flesh for Frankenstein (1973)

While there's not overarching plot or any sort of connection of these two films directly, I still recommend that if anyone is interested in checking these films out, they start with Frankenstein. I definitely find it the weaker of the two. Still a lot of fun to be had, but most of the interesting aspects of the film are made better with their second attempt. The film stars Udo Kier as Baron Frankenstein, a man set out creating a master race between his two creation, so he can bring Serbia to glory, or something. To do this, Frankenstein needs the head of a male specimen with high power libido, but accidently mistakes a wannabe monk stable boy to proceed with his needs. Hilarity ensues. The plot of the film doesn't really matter, most of this isn't expanded upon, and is really a vehicle to see some cheap gore, some raunchy sex scenes, and some over-the-top performances from an actor that's easily one of

I've been searching for a download of this documentary for months. If anyone knows of place I could watch it, please let me know!