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  • Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter

    April 7, 1974 (UK)

    One of Hammer Horror studio’s lesser successful films originally, though it obtained recognition only later. While it is a vampire film, it centers around the vampire hunters – retired soldier Captain Kronos (Horst Janson) and his hunchbacked companion Professor Grost (John Cater). They pick up unlikely Romani companion Carla (Caroline Munro of Dracula AD 1972 plus other Hammer productions) and answer the call of an old friend Doctor Marcus (John Carson) to investigate supernatural murders committed by an untraditional bloodline of vampires. The creative characters and the break from the rigid Hammer formula likely dulled the initial response to the movie, but in the end, what sets it apart is its most endearing quality. Its depiction of obscure elements of vampiric folklore and swashbuckling more than stoney crypts, bloody rituals and the abuses of Dracula breaks from the established format.

    Writer & Director: Brian Clemens
    Stars: Horst Janson, John Carson, Shane Briant, John Cater

    Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Kronos
    IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071276/

  • Flesh For Frankenstein

    March 17, 1974

    Flesh For Frankenstein released March 17, 1974 directed by Paul Morrissey starring Udo Kier, Joe Dallesandro, Arno Jürging

    Flesh for Frankenstein is a film by Paul Morrissey produced back to back with Blood For Dracula, sharing the cast of Udo Kier, Arno Jürging and Joe Dallesandro. The interpretations of these horror classics takes on elements of 70s softcore porn, arthouse style, eurotrash culture and schlock hammer horror. Though Andy Warhol’s name is attached to the releases, this is purely out of financial consideration, with little to no artistic contribution. Filming took place at Cinecittà in Rome with an Italian crew. It was filmed in 3D, which can be evident in certain scenes even in 2D viewings when objects extend towards the viewers perspective. Not only does the film achieve a distinct visual and artistic style, but the embedded social commentary takes a clear jab at squanderous bourgeois privilege.  

    Directors: Paul Morrissey, Antonio Margheriti

    Stars: Joe Dallesandro, Udo Kier, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Arno Jürging

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071508
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flesh_for_Frankenstein