Horror Films of the 1970s

John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

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• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments     Introduction     The History of the Decade (in Brief...)     The Films (by Year)      Conclusion      Appendix A: Horror Film Conventions of the 1970s     Appendix B: The 1970s Horror Hall of Fame     Appendix C: Memorable Movie Ad Lines     Appendix D: Then and Now - Recommended Viewing     Appendix E: The Best Horror Movies of the 1970s     Notes      Bibliography      Index