The 1975 thriller begins with an ironic — or is it? — shot of the American flag, leading into singer Leslie Uggams playing singer Liz Wetherly, belting out “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a stadium. Four minutes later, you get a chicken decapitated with an ax — a big, fat sign that this isn’t going to […]
Carnival Magic
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Carnival Magic
In case you want to know more: I’ve seen several films by B-movie director Al Adamson, but 1982’s “Carnival Magic” is quite a departure from his usual horror and action efforts like “Dracula vs. Frankenstein” and “Satan’s Sadists.” For one thing, it’s a family film. For another, its cast is comprised of the aforementioned talking […]