The '70s will always be considered the 'golden era' of the cult/exploitation era (at least of the pure sleaze grindhouse variety) and a fellow blogger has sent out a call for a list of essential titles.
And I love lists. This kinda thing is always subjective but here is my very own 'desert island' selection:
1970: El Topo & Gimme Shelter. Probably played together at some point.
1971: Daughters Of Darkness. Or maybe Two Lane Blacktop. Depends on the mood.
1972: Last House On The Left or Pink Flamingos
1973: Flesh For Frankenstein
1974: It's a tie between Let Sleeping Corpses Lie & Phantom Of The Paradise.
1975: Deep Red
1976: Eraserhead
1977: Martin
1978: Dawn Of The Dead.
1979: Mad Max & The Warriors
Wheew! That wasn't easy! Anyone else have others to share..?
I bet it wasn't easy... that's why I hate doing lists like these! Mine would include HAROLD & MAUDE, LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH, HOLY MOUNTAIN, EMMANUELLE, COCKFIGHTER... but I agree with just about all of yours. Good calls.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog today and love it! I love lists too(that's what I do on my blog). My top 70s cult films would be:HALLOWEEN, SORCERER, THE BROOD, ROCK N ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, TWO LANE BACKTOP, PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE...
ReplyDeletemaybe a few more I can't think of. Here's my whole top 100 films:
http://rupertpupkinspeaks.blogspot.com/2010/02/inspired-by-dennis-cozzalios-fantastic.html
Definitely agree with you for El Topo, Daughters of Darkness and Deep Red. I'd have to add The Holy Mountain in there too (think it's as great as El Topo).
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