THEME EXPLORATION

1970s occultism

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Roma
Roma
2018 · Alfonso Cuarón
Deutschland im Herbst
Deutschland im Herbst
1978 · Alexander Kluge
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Citizen’s Band
Citizen’s Band
1977 · Jonathan Demme
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
1973 · Shirley Clarke
Diane
Diane
1975 · Alan Clarke
Eye of the Devil
Eye of the Devil
1966 · J. Lee Thompson
Gouttes d’eau sur pierres brûlantes
Gouttes d’eau sur pierres brûlantes
2000 · François Ozon
Jack’s Wife
Jack’s Wife
1972 · George A. Romero
Side by Side
Side by Side
1975 · Bruce Beresford
Spoiled Children
Spoiled Children
1977 · Bertrand Tavernier
The Long Goodbye
The Long Goodbye
1973 · Robert Altman
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
William Friedkin USA

Directed 'The Exorcist' (1973), the definitive 1970s occult horror film that established the aesthetic and themes of demonic possession.

 Chuck Russell UK

Explored occultism, mysticism, and the darker aspects of spirituality through visually extravagant films like 'The Devils' (1971) and 'Altered States' (1980).