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And for a good horror film to work, they have to set the tone and atmosphere right from the start. Its substance has to reflect in its style. That is why I find two films I have listed on here The Funhouse - 81' and The Hunger -83' work wonders for me. That is perhaps why the other one I listed...

Interesting, but tame and pretty lackluster early 80's horror effort. Have seen a couple of times and wasn't impressed on either viewing. It reminds me a little of the creepy slasher/thriller Death Valley - 82' in style, which I prefer, even if that one is rather tame too.

I have seen Lords Of Salem twice on blu ray. It reminded me of a Ken Russell film in parts. I still don't really get the ending.

Yes, it is wonderfully shot and lighted by the brilliant and perhaps even underappreciated Andrew Laszlo. He gave many films in the late 70's and 80's their own visual seal of approval, even if many of the films he worked on could be considered B grade or less than top tier achievements in...

This is one of my favorites. Slasher tone, but so much more and a perfect example of how style, terror and even substance can meld together perfectly without buckets of gore. A one of a kind.