Tag Archives: 1974

Review: Men from the Monastery (HK 1974)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by David

Oh my god, dude got stabbed in the TAINT! Seriously though, this has a reputation for being one of Chang Cheh’s better films, but I did not find it terribly engaging, especially compared to an epic like Shaolin Temple or his … Continue reading →

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Review: Face Behind the Mask (Hong Kong 1974)

Posted on February 23, 2018 by David

Chen Chi-hwa’s Face Behind the Mask is a solid piece of wu xia entertainment. It’s not revolutionary, and it really doesn’t do anything that hasn’t been done before. However, all the elements come together nicely to create a quick-paced piece … Continue reading →

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Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (Spain/Italy 1974)

Posted on November 16, 2017 by David

This Spanish/Italian co-production is surprisingly smart for its era, mingling straight-up Romero-esque zombie action with the anti-authoritarian paranoia and ecological concerns of The Crazies or Grapes of Death.

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