1970's Haunting Halloween Movies,
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Alien (1979) Horrifying, riveting tale of alien invading space ship was enormously popular. Critics agree this slime-fest is one of most effective sci-fi/horror films ever. Compulsory viewing for suspense, horror, terror fans. Starring: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver Director: Ridley Scott Runtime: 117 minutes Rating: R

Dawn Of The Dead (1979) A shopping mall into a fortress for the living to hide out against the dead in a world over run with zombies in this decent sequel. Major gore and in color this time!! Stars: David Emge, Ken Foree Director: George A. Romero Rating: NR Runtime: 130 minutes

Zombie AKA Island Of The Living Dead (1979) Lucio Fulci's graphically violent tale of undead-on-the-loose flick has no redeeming qualities but excels at stomach-churning effects (including infamous wood splinter scene). Horror mavens eat this up (pun intended); others will want barf bag. Stars: Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch Director: Lucio Fulci Rating: NR Runtime: 91 minutes

Dracula (1979) A more modern  version of Stoker's vampire tale. With its big-name cast and love story emphasis, this version will please romance lovers as well as vampire enthusiasts. Starring: Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier Director: John Badham Runtime: 109 minutes Rating: R

Halloween (1978) This film started the slasher genre rolling. A masked murderer is stalking the teenagers of Hadenfield on Halloween, trying to finish something he started many years before. A huge smash, even the critics loved it and it still holds up today as one of the best suspenseful, well done horror flicks of our time. Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis Director: John Carpenter Runtime: 93 minutes Rating: R

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Tension-building sci-fi drama about a brush with extraterrestrials. Despite a somewhat dated feel, still thrilling for sci-fi buffs. Also widely appealing to drama and character study fans. Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut Director: Steven Spielberg Runtime: 137 minutes Rating: PG

Martin (1977) Low-budget thriller about a vampire who uses a razor to pierce victims' veins. Blackly humorous film has a cult following. Appeals to those seeking mix of horror and crime genres. Starring: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel Director: George A. Romero Runtime: 95 minutes Rating: R

The Legend Of Hell House (1973) Richard Matheson story of a group of people that are staying in a haunted house to try and dispel the ghost. Suspenseful mystery unfolds as they figure out who the ghost is and why he's still there. Stars: Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall Director: John Hough Rating: PG Runtime: 94 minutes

The Devils (1971) Over-the-top surreal chronicle of 17th century witchcraft. Highly sexual, graphically violent cult favorite is a must-see for none-too-squeamish viewers in the mood for extremely offbeat, crazed, frenzied fare. Typical Ken Russell movie. Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed Director: Ken Russell Rating: R Runtime: 108 minutes