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Vampire Films of the 1970s
Dracula to Blacula and Every Fang Between
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The 1970s were turbulent times and the films made then reflected the fact. Vampire movies—always a cinema staple—were no exception. Spurred by the worldwide success of Hammer Film’s Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1969), vampire movies filled theaters for the next ten years—from the truly awful to bonafide classics. Audiences took the good with the bad and came back for more. Providing a critical review of the genre’s overlooked Golden Age, this book explores a mixed bag from around the world, including The Vampire Lovers (1970), Dracula Versus Frankenstein (1971), Scream, Blacula, Scream (1973), ’Salem’s Lot (1975), Dracula Sucks (1978) and Love at First Bite (1979) and many others.
About the Author:
Gary A. Smith is the author of six other books dealing with various aspects of motion picture history. His subjects have ranged from epic films such as Ben-Hur to the Beach Party movies starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. A lifelong film fan, he lives in Palm Springs, California.
Press Reviews:
"excellent research…well-written, entertaining"—Hellbound
"an eminently readable survey of a lot of really cool films…this is a lot of fun."—Little Shoppe of Horrors
"Smith has obviously spent a great deal of time watching and researching each film covered. This book is a winner. 5 out of 5 stars, two thumbs up, etc."—Killer Reviews
"thorough and entertaining"—Plan 9 Crunch
"worth sinking your teeth into"—Flick Attack
"worth sinking your teeth into"—Bookgasm
See the publisher website: McFarland & Co
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