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Retro Horror Movies is a specialty streaming service concentrating on horror content from a bygone era. Viewers have access to a massive assortment of retro horror films and TV shows ranging from the 1970s through the 1990s. Our expansive streaming library is curated by dedicated horror fans who exhume beloved classics and hidden gems from the cobweb-covered vaults of horror-film history. Experience slashers, monsters, scary creatures, stalkers, psychopaths, mad scientists, satanic cults, ritualistic sacrifice, ancient curses, home invasion, zombies, demonic possession, and so much more, only on Retro Horror Movies!

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Retro Horror Movies is a specialty streaming service concentrating on horror content from a bygone era. Viewers have access to a massive assortment of retro horror films and TV shows ranging from the 1970s through the 1990s. Our expansive streaming library is curated by dedicated horror fans who exhume beloved classics and hidden gems from the cobweb-covered vaults of horror-film history. Experience slashers, monsters, scary creatures, stalkers, psychopaths, mad scientists, satanic cults, ritualistic sacrifice, ancient curses, home invasion, zombies, demonic possession, and so much more, only on Retro Horror Movies!

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OCTAMAN (1971) marks FX maestro Rick Baker's first film credit, with the suit being the highlight. Written, directed, and produced by Harry Essex (writer of CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, 1954), the Grue Crew can't help but wonder, what were they thinking?

S01E118 Video Review - OCTAMAN

AIP's CRY OF THE BANSHEE (1971) stars Vincent Price! AIP and Price? What could go wrong? You can count on the Grue Crew to have some thoughts. However, they all agree on Vincent Price's performance and Terry Gilliam's credits animation sequence.

S01E119 Video Review - CRY OF THE BANSHEE

THE BEAST MUST DIE (1974), an Amicus Production, is famous for its werewolf break to give the audience time to guess who the werewolf is. The cast, especially Peter Cushing, are the best part of the film. As usual, the Grue Crew has some thoughts.

S01E120 Video Review - THE BEAST MUST DIE

HOUSE (aka HAUSU) is an infamous Toho film and maybe the strangest movie the Grue Crew have ever discussed. Their recommendation? Don't bother trying to follow the narrative

S01E121 Video Review - HOUSE

The Grue Crew has mixed feelings about JAWS 2 (1978), with reactions ranging from tremendous enjoyment to extreme disappointment. Discover the yin and yang of their opinions, exploring what the filmmakers got right and what they missed. Enjoy!

S01E122 Video Review - JAWS 2

Your Grue-Crew had fun with the Amicus Production of AND NOW THE SCREAMING STARTS (1973), especially the cast: Ian Ogilvy, Stephanie Beacham, and late entries by Peter Cushing and Herbert Lom. It's an interesting talk, which we think you'll enjoy!

S01E123 Video Review - AND NOW THE SCREAMING STARTS

Folks with little movie-making experience made EQUINOX (1970). They did know fx and stop-motion animation and became legendary fx artists, with shelves of Oscars to prove it. The Grue Crew loves the crew's audacity and the legendary writer Fritz Lieber's cameo.

S01E124 Video Review - EQUINOX

DR. PHIBES RISES AGAIN (1972) is a follow-up to The Abominable Dr. Phibes, and some think it is the rare sequel that is better than its predecessor. On which side do the Grue Crew fall? And of course, Vincent Price and Robert Quarry excel. Enjoy!

S01E125 Video Review - DR. PHIBES RISES AGAIN

ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES (1977). Idiotic? Dumb? Terrible? Lame? Cringy? So bad, it's worse? That's a big, unanimous yes. BUT... the Grue Crew agree it can still be appreciated for its cult classic status, though maybe in small doses? Enjoy!

S01E126 Video Review - ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES

The operative word for SPACE AMOEBA (1970) is fun! It's not great, and maybe not even good, but if you want silly, you get it. How can you not have fun with big rubber monsters slapping each other around? The Grue Crew sure does. Enjoy their talkabout!

S01E127 Video Review - SPACE AMOEBA

Grue-Crew takes on Brian De Palma's SISTERS (1972) and finds some Hitchcock influences, a good performance from Margot Kidder, an effective use of split screens, and Bernard Herrmann's score. In other words, there's much to talk about. Enjoy!

S01E128 Video Review - SISTERS

GRAVE OF THE VAMPIRE (1972) is a lesser-known vampire film in which Michael Pataki plays the most sleazy, detestable vampire ever. There are a number of violent kills, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. Check out where the Grue Crew falls on this one.

S01E129 Video Review - GRAVE OF THE VAMPIRE

Although not one of George Romero's best films, THE CRAZIES still has plenty to offer. It's one of those movies that must be viewed with an eye on when it was made and has a lot more to offer on the second and third viewings. The Grue Crew digs it. I wonder why. Check it out and enjoy!

S01E130 Video Review - THE CRAZIES

Season 1

GARGOYLES, one of the 70s TV-movie, horror gems, is impressive in so many ways: story, cast, anda the creature designs with Gargoyle costumes by effects artist Stan Winston in his first film credit. The running, leaping creatures won over the Grue Crew. Enjoy!

S02E131 Video Review - GARGOYLES

ASYLUM OF SATAN - low-budget, early William Girdler is a rough movie. Even so, it showcases Girdler's promise in a few unsettling scenes while having the charm of a 1970s drive-in movie. And that rubber mask! The Grue Crew holds Girdler in high regard!

S02E132 Video Review - ASYLUM OF SATAN

Mario Bava's SHOCK (also known as BEYOND THE DOOR II) may lack his signature bold use of colors, but it still delivers plenty of classic Bava moments. Daria Nicolodi's performance and the bizarre final 15-20 minutes make it worthwhile. Join the Grue Crew as they discuss!

S02E133 Video Review - SHOCK

The Grue Crew loves 'em some kaiju and GODZILLA vs. MECHAGODZILLA is no exception. Plus, you get two bonus kaiju on top of the title characters. You have to love Mechagodzilla's array of weaponry. And the explosions? Stuff blew up real good! Enjoy!

S02E134 Video Review - GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA

DAMIEN: OMEN II came only 2 years after THE OMEN, but the Grue Crew feels something is missing relative to its predecessor. Even so, it's a fun watch with some preposterous kills and a great cast. What else will the crew have to say?

S02E135 Video Review - DAMIEN: OMEN II

EATEN ALIVE (1976) is not one of Tobe Hooper's best, even though the cast is filled with horror cred. The characters seem weird just to be weird, and the crocodile is, at best, suspect. But still, there is something. The Grue Crew had fun chatting this one up. Enjoy!

S02E136 Video Review - EATEN ALIVE

TORSO (1973) abounds with giallo tropes and an abundance of suspects. The tone of this stylish flick flips during the last act, ramping up the tension and surprising the Grue Crew. Check out what they have to say about Setrgio Martino's brutal Italian feature.

S02E137 Video Review - TORSO

This quirky Aussie flick features a comatose patient wreaking telekinetic havoc on his surroundings. Throw in good character development, Susan Penhaligon's performance, two love-to-hate villains, and the Grue Crew are having fun. Check out their take on PATRICK!

S02E138 Video Review - PATRICK

From Amando de Ossorio, director of the Blind Dead series, comes DEMON WITCH CHILD (aka, The Possessed

S02E139 Video Review - DEMON WITCH CHILD

THE HAUNTING OF JULIA (1977, aka Full Circle), based on a Peter Straub novel, sucks in the Grue-Crew with its gothic atmopsphere, Mia Farrow's performance, the quirky seance conductor, and the dark place it goes in the last 15 minutes. Enjoy!

S02E140 Video Review - THE HAUNTING OF JULIA

The Grue-Crew have a mixed reaction to THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL (1978), from Ira Levin's novel. They all praise Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Uta Hagen, et al., but are split on the story. Either way, they have a fun discussion!

S02E141 Video Review - THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL

How does the 70s Grue Crew describe BLOODSUCKING FREAKS? Full of wanton destruction, gore, and misogyny? The epitome of 70s exploitation? A series of atrocious scenarios with bad special effects? Repugnant and repulsive? But still, fun discussing! Enjoy!

S02E142 Video Review -  BLOODSUCKING FREAKS

The 70s Grue-Crew return to the world of Paul Naschy with ASSIGNMENT TERROR! Is it a story of alien invariance or a monster movie? Cool mummy! Not-so-cool Frankie! Good start and finish! In between? Not so much. It's still a fun romp for the 70s Grue Crew. Enjoy!

S02E143 Video Review - ASSIGNMENT TERROR

The Grue Crew gains a much greater appreciation for WHEN A STRANGER CALLS, describing the first 20 minutes as iconic and the entire film as incredibly scary. It's a far more important film than they would give it credit for

S02E144 Video Review - WHEN A STRANGER CALLS

According to the Grue Crew, THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE is worth a watch just for Jody Foster (having a presence and confidence achieved by few) and Martin Sheen (displaying his considerable talent for playing creepy). Taboos and a cringeworthy ending have the crew gah-gah over this film!

S02E145 Video Review - THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE

Interesting but weird art film with some cool set pieces and backgrounds, or the longest 90 minutes of your life? MESSIAH OF EVIL has its supporters, but does the presence of Elisha Cook Jr. and Royal Dano make up for the narrative mess? Only the Grue Crew knows.

S02E146 Video Review - MESSIAH OF EVIL

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES is not one of the franchise's bests with no Roddy McDowell and cheapened by budget cuts, but it does have a certain endearing pulpiness. The Grue Crew also waxes nostalgic about family-watching in the olden days. Enjoy!

S02E147 Video Review - BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES

THE BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW is frequently mentioned alongside Witchfinder General (1968) and The Wicker Man (1973) as seminal folk horror films. The atmospheric environment, excellent effects, and its place in folk horror history enticed the 70s crew, who have plenty to say about this film.

S02E148 Video Review - THE BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW

THE CAT O' NINE TAILS has all the Giallo tropes but is pretty subdued for an Argento film. More mystery than horror, red herrings abound as the crew still appreciates a couple fascinating kills and Karl Malden's excellent performance. See what all the Grue Crew has to say and enjoy!

S02E149 Video Review - CAT 'O NINE TAILS

DAWN OF THE DEAD is more influential in creating the zombie movie as we know it today than any other film and is in the Grue Crew's top 10 horror films. Romero's depiction of the social conditions of the time is still relevant today.

S02E150 Video Review - DAWN OF THE DEAD

EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC has problems. It's very confusing, and the machine concept makes no sense. It's the opposite of what The Exorcist is and even subverts its theme. However, good vs. evil, where evil seeks out exceptional good, is a nice idea, and there is a great cast.

S02E151 Video Review - EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC

With Stephanie Beacham, Caroline Munro, Peter Cushing, and Christopher Lee, DRACULA A.D. 1972 is a great film, right? It depends who you ask. Which of the Grue Crew lean which way? And, oh, that pre-title scene!

S02E152 Video Review - DRACULA A.D. 1972

The 70s Grue Crew can't decide if FRENZY (1972) is Hitchcock's last hurrah or a film to be avoided. Lurid kills and their aftermath can make FRENZY a hard watch as Hitchcock pushes the censorship line, and small details early may mean something big later.

S02E153 Video Review - FRENZY

The combination of amazingly smooth stop-motion animation featuring the work of Doug Beswick and Jim Danforth and too much not-dinosaur in PLANET OF DINOSAURS makes this picture a mixed bag. Although it is not a good movie, it is charming, in a weird and cheesy sort of way.

S02E154 Video Review - PLANET OF DINOSAURS

Director Mario Bava's talent shows in Baron Blood, with plenty of beautifully shot, Bavaesque scenes and great use of the castle setting. Overuse of the zoom-in technique feels a little clunky, but hey, it's still Bava, and the 70s Grue Crew always loves them some Bava!

S02E155 Video Review - BARON BLOOD

Directed by cinematographer extraordinaire Freddie Francis, MUMSY, NANNY, SONNY, AND GIRLY includes a strong performance from Vanessa Howard and some fun kills. Some viewers, however, might be bored to tears, even angry, with this film. Whatever will the Grue Crew have to say?

S02E156 Video Review - Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly

Season 2

Originally released in 3D, FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN is a weird, weird movie featuring Udo Kier's amazing performance, Carlo Rambaldi's effects work, a great beginning and last ten minutes, memorable gore shots, and painful dialogue. Hmmm.

S03E157 Video Review - Flesh for Frankenstein

Starring "Little" Joe Dallesandro and Udo Kier, BLOOD FOR DRACULA has little going for it. Unerotic sex scenes, unfunny humor, uncampy camp and just plain dumb dialogue, but it is still something to behold. Check out what the 70s Grue Crew thinks about this strange vampire film.

S03E158 Video Review - Blood for Dracula

Based on Harlan Ellison's story of the same title, A Boy and His Dog is an amazing, low-budget depiction of a violent, post-apocalyptic world, accomplished through the serendipitous coming together of Ellison and L.Q. Jones. The 70s Grue Crew kind of go all fanboy on this one.

S03E159 Video Review - A Boy and His Dog

Recounting one film from each year between 1970 and 1979, DECADES OF HORROR 1970s was born. They dig the decade so much, the conversation took two parts. Join them for part 1 covering the years 1970-1974.

S03E160 Favorite Horror Films of the 1970s - Part 1

When The Black Saint and Doc rattled on about their favorite, most influential films from that Groovy Gory Age of Horror, recounting one film from each year between 1970 and 1979, DECADES OF HORROR 1970s was born.

S03E161 Favorite Horror Films of the 1970s - Part 2

If you're in the mood for a 1970s prediction of AI and a really creepy, brass-plated baby, don't forget about DEMON SEED. For a low-budget movie with a dopey, ridiculous premise, there are a lot of things right in this forward-looking take on AI, including Julie Christie's performance.

S03E162 Video Review - Demon Seed

Join the Grue-Crew as they revisit this oft-forgotten Michael Gough Seventies splatterfest, HORROR HOSPITAL. Is it schlock? Is it an ignored masterpiece? Perhaps it's both? Find out on episode 163 of DECADES OF HORROR 1970s. Wheeeee!

S03E163 Video Review - Horror Hospital

Things get a bit spicy as the Grue-Crew tackle the campy-sleezy fun of INVASION OF THE BEE GIRS (1973). What goes best with lead actor William Smith? Well, director Denis Sanders and writer Nicolas Meyer think they know the answer. Wheeee!

S03E164 Video Review - Invasion of the Bee Girls

The Grue-Crew revisit the Godzilla franchise as it existed in the 1970s with THE TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (1975). Featuring the return of director Ishira Honda, this direct sequel to Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is far superior, even if Godzilla appears out of nowhere to battle!

S03E165 Video Review - Terror of Mechagodzilla

Once again, it is time to revisit the island of lost souls with THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (1977). Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport, and Barbara Carrera lead the cast in this retelling of the H. G. Wells classic tale. Effects from the team behind the look of Planet of the Apes and more.

S03E166 Video Review - The Island of Dr. Moreau

Join Doc, Jeff, Bill, and Chad as they queue up a rare, yet-unseen-by-the-Grue-Crew thriller from 1972, A REFLECTION OF FEAR. The cast is promising, and the film is shocking for its time. Maybe... Yup, creepy dolls, a murder mystery, and a twisty ending from director William A. Fraker.

S03E167 Video Review - A Reflection of Fear

The 70s Grue Crew loves any creators who live their roles, and you can'tt live the role any more than the luchadors enmascarado do. They even kiss their girlfriends with their masks on. The film opens and closes with wrestling matches, filling the gap with monsters as only Mexico can do them.

S03E168 Video Review - Santo and Blue Demon vs Dracula ans the Wolf Man

There is a colorful, comic-book style to this weird, oddball movie, but sometimes you can'tt go back again. An interesting cast can't overcome bad dialogue, laughably bad dubbing, and long, drawn-out fight scenes, but yet, there is a sort of weird charm to it.

S03E169 Video Review - Starcrash

Empire of the Ants, loosely based on an H. G. Wells story, features Robert Lansing and Joan Collins alongside ants! Acting? Effects? Story? Tune in to see what the Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew have to say about this BIG feature.

S03E170 Video Review - Empire of the Ants

Chosen Survivor is a movie Grue-Believers will remember it as one mentioned frequently by The Black Saint. It took the 70s Grue Crew a while, but they've finally covered it. This apocalyptic tale with a 70s-gold cast has plenty wrong with it while getting a few things right.

S03E171 Video Review - Chosen Survivors

Chosen Survivor is a movie Grue-Believers will remember as one mentioned frequently by The Black Saint. It took the 70s Grue Crew a while, but they've finally covered it. This apocalyptic tale with a 70s-gold cast has plenty wrong with it while getting a few things right.

S03E172 Video Review - Lady Snowblood

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad is Bill's pick. In fact, Ray Harryhausen is his hero and this is the movie that made him fall in love with moviemaking. The rest of the Grue-Crew is also enthralled with the master's stop-motion work, not to mention the inclusion of Caorline Munro and Tom Baker in the cast.

S03E173 Video Review - The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

Truly one of the most bizarre, WTF sci-fi horror films of the Seventies. A broad mix of The Omen, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Birds, Rosemary's Baby, The Fury, and even Star Wars blended with a groovy 70s cast to melt your 70s-loving minds. Yup, the Grue-Crew review THE VISITOR (1979).

S03E174 Video Review - The Visitor

A misguided but curious yarn that mixes Jekyll with Jack the Ripper and a bit of The Body Snatcher (Burke and Hare). Ralph Bates, as its new "star" actor, and Martine Beswicke steal the movie. Check out what the 70s Grue-Crew have to say.

S03E175 Video Review - Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde

Are you afraid of all the 1970s acid propaganda? Are you afraid of losing all your hair? Do you like to shove "randos" into a fiery fireplace? Well, then... The 70s Grue-Crew presents THE FILM for you: BLUE SUNSHINE (1977) Approved by 1 out of 4 horror movie critics.

S03E176 Video Review - Blue Sunshine

The TV movie of the week was a glorious thing in the 1970s, which often brought horror fans interesting -- and sometimes scary -- genre offerings. The topic of this episode of Decades of Horror 1970s is THE LEGEND OF LIZZIE BORDEN (1975), one of those glorious TV movies.

S03E177 Video Review - The Legend of Lizzie Borden

For all-out cryptozoology fans, Bigfoot cinephiles, and Jack Elam groupies, the 70s Grue-Crew dives into the forgotten b-picture, CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE (1976). What a surprising blast this was! Check out what Doc, Jeff, Chad, and Bill have to say about this furry frightfest!

S03E178 Video Review - Creature from Black Lake

Christopher Lee teams up with Jess Franco to deliver a "truer" adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel in Count Dracula (1970). The 70s Grue-Crew is here to find out how this version stands up against the Hammer or Universal films, and they are pleasantly surprised... for the most part.

S03E179 Video Review - Count Dracula

Season 3

Despite a familiar cast, this made-for-TV movie misses the mark. Even with memorable scenes from a creepy, nail-spitting lady or Harrison Ford prior to Star Wars, time has not been kind to this post-Exorcist attempt at the supernatural, but the Grue-Crew review it all the same and have fun while doing it.

S04E180 Video Review - The Possessed

The Black Saint picked The Brotherhood of Satan. At long last, the Grue-Crew delve into this overlooked classic. The film holds up amazingly well over 50 years later, spotlighting Martin chewing the scenery in style and featuring some impressive cinematography.

S04E181 Video Review - The Brotherhood of Satan

Despite featuring a director, a writer, actors, and some crew members often employed by Hammer, The Ghoul is definitely not a Hammer film. However, the 80s Grue Crew is always up for discussing a film starring Peter Cushing.

S04E182 Video Review - The Ghoul

What film would you rather see? Pigs or Daddy's Deadly Darling? Yeah, it's a toss-up. Thankfully, it's the same film. Woot! Daddy's deadly darling is a bit mad, you see. She whacks anyone she dislikes and then feeds them to the pigs. Or, are they turned into pigs? It depends on which version you watch.

S04E183 Video Review - Pigs!

The Grue-Crew are here to go disco dancing with George Hamilton's Count Dracula as they share their thoughts on LOVE AT FIRST BITE (1979). This comedic take on Bram Stoker's Dracula was, for a time, the highest-grossing independent film of all time. But it is actually... funny, at least, to some.

S04E184 Video Review - Love at First Bite

The 70s Grue-Crew love their camp, and there's plenty to go around in the sci-fi smash-em-up, DEATH RACE 2000 (1975). In the dystopian future of the year 2000, Americans root for their favorite drivers as they race crosscountry, mowing down civilians for points along the way. Let the shenanigans begin!

S04E185 Video Review - Death Race 2000

Are you ready for more Ray Harryhausen? More Sindbad? Maybe Patrick Wayne or Jane Seymour? Regardless, the Grue-Crew set sail for SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER (1977). A film full of crappy dialog, rough editing, and wooden acting, all saved by Harryhausen's wonderful stop-motion effects work.

S04E186 Video Review - Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

This is it: John Carpenter's first directorial effort, straight out of college (literally), the sci-fi comedy DARK STAR (1974). And let's not forget Dan O'Bannon. The film's influences and the films it influenced are truly impressive.

S04E187 Video Review - Dark Star

Grue Crew covers the final pairing of Peter Cushing as Van Helsing and Christopher Lee as Count Dracula in The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973). Glimpse the powerhouse horror film company Hammer used to be as Van Helsing and crew use every method possible to dispose of the vampires!

S04E188 Video Review - The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Grue-Crew follow Spain's horror icon Paul Naschy as Waldemar Daninsky, the man who keeps finding ways to become a werewolf, in his search for the elusive Yeti. During the hunt, Daninsky runs into two cannibalistic cavewomen: the evil Wandessa and the villainous Sekkar Khan and his ruthless bandits.

S04E189 Video Review - The Werewolf and the Yeti

With THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE (1970), his first feature directorial effort, modern horror master Dario ArAgento immediately showed off his skill, precision, and artistry. With this film, he sets the bar for Italian Giallo films for over a decade.

S04E190 Video Review - The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

The Dunwich Horror features a great cast, great cinematography, and effective use of cliched visual effects, but still gets a bad rap at times. Could a 1970 film adapt Lovecraft more faithfully? Lovecraft is a tricky beast to translate. Check out what the Grue-Crew has to say.

S04E191 Video Review - The Dunwich Horror

Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) is the primary topic as the 70s Grue Crew talk with director John Hancock. We also get into his work on Wolfen (1981), do a brief review of his career as a director, and discuss his current project.

DoH: The 1970s - Movie Reviews