Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on October 9, 2023

(1977) Directed by Michael Winner; Written by Michael Winner and Jeffrey Konvitz; Based on the novel by Jeffrey Konvitz; Starring: Christina Raines, Chris Sarandon, Burgess Meredith, Ava Gardner, Martin Balsam, Arthur Kennedy, Sylvia Miles, John Carradine, José Ferrer, Eli Wallach, Christopher Walk   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on October 12, 2015

The success of Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby in 1968 ushered in a slew of religious based horror features continuing into the 1970s. Polanski’s story wasn’t necessarily a catalyst, but it certainly indicated a trend that, coupled with the Helter Skelter killings, Civil Rig   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on October 23, 2010

The Sentinel (Michael Winner, 1977) Widely inspired from Horror hits like The Exorcist, Freaks, and Rosemary's Baby, Michael Winner's The Sentinel presents the story of a young mannequin who takes a new apartment in New York City. At night she encounters weird things from her neighborhood. Her nei   read more