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The House That Dripped Blood (1970) - Peter Duffell

Anthology horror movies are a great way to pack a film with a ton of horror. These omnibuses of terror are a staple in the genre and have been since the beginning. This movie caught me off guard. I did no research and had no idea what to expect. I found my self intrigued by the usual suspects. That is Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. However, I was surprised by the rest of the cast and the quality of story that each was attached. Needless to say I was very impressed. An officer from Scotland Yard, is investigating the disappearance of an actor at a strange house. He meets an odd real estate agent that has no problem discussing the many fates of the previous tenants. Method for Murder: Plays out a lot like The Dark Half that is until the ending. Denholm Elliot stars in this as the writer that envisions his brutal character actually killing people around him. He knows that enough is enough when his wife is viciously attacked. However, he is being played by his nefarious wife a

An Angel for Satan (1966) - Camillo Mastrocinque

An evil bloodthirsty witch has taken up residence in an Italian village after haunting a creepy marble statue that had fallen into the nearby lake. This really interesting Italian horror feature has some great performances. Including one memorable role for the beautiful star Barbara Steele.  This statue had been rescued from the lake, much to the dismay of the patrons of the village. Many believe that bringing the statue back will rustle up some evil. Eventually something bad might happen in the community. That ultimately comes true as the mysterious Harriet Montebruno (Barbara Steele) becomes bewitched by the run-down statue. Strangely, it bears a resemblance to her. Albeit a slight resemblance. Harriet then proceeds to charm and seduce various males in the public. Building a large amount of sexual tension. Although this movie was in Italian with subtitles. It took nothing away from being alluring. It didn't need a ton of blood or gore. It relied on its superb