Supernatural
That which cannot be explained by science - psychic powers, other-worldly phenomena, things that go bump in the night and hide under the bed. Filmmakers have been tapping people's fascination for the supernatural since they first started cranking out celluloid. And who doesn't love a good ghost story? Below are Alice's films that touch on the paranormal, some in a nice way ('What Dreams May Come', 'Phenomenon'), some in a not-so-nice way, ('The Exorcist', 'The Grudge'). A little something for everyone...
The Dead Zone (Blu-ray) (1983)
7.2/10
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen, Colleen Dewhurst,...
Christopher Walken stars in this David Cronenberg film of a Stephen King thriller about a man with the ability to read the thoughts of others. A gift... Read more
Children of the Corn (1983)
5.6/10
Director: Fritz Kiersch
Starring: Courtney Gains, Linda Hamilton, Peter Horton
A Stephen King horror story about a young couple who arrive in a small Iowa town controlled by demonic children. Cast includes Peter Horton and Linda... Read more
The Dead Zone (1983)
7.2/10
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen, Colleen Dewhurst,...
Christopher Walken stars in this David Cronenberg film of a Stephen King thriller about a man with the ability to read the thoughts of others. A gift... Read more
Poltergeist ( Blu-ray ) (1982)
7.4/10
Director: Tobe Hooper
Starring: Beatrice Straight, Craig T Nelson, JoBeth Williams
A young family finds its home invaded by unfriendly spirits who 'kidnap' their 5-year-old girl. Sensationally scary ghost story co-written and co-prod... Read more
Poltergeist (1982)
7.4/10
Director: Tobe Hooper
Starring: Beatrice Straight, Craig T Nelson, JoBeth Williams
A young family finds its home invaded by unfriendly spirits who 'kidnap' their 5-year-old girl. Sensationally scary ghost story co-written and co-prod... Read more
The Entity (1982)
6.6/10
Director: Sidney J Furie
Starring: Barbara Hershey, Alex Rocco, Ron Silver, George Coe, Maggie Blye
This story by Frank De Felitta is supposedly based on a genuine case story about a woman who becomes the victim of brutal sexual attacks from a ghostl... Read more
The David Hannay Collection: Alison's Birthday / Solo (1981)
Director: Ian Coughlan, Tony Williams
Starring: Joanne Samuel, Vincent Gil, Lisa Peers
A double feature from Australian producer David Hannay. 'Alison's Birthday' (1981) - When Alison is invited back to her childhood home to celebrate h... Read more
The Fog (1980)
6.8/10
Director: John Carpenter
Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Hal Holbrook, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman, To...
A small coastal town in California is attacked by the ghosts of mariners, who take a grisly revenge on the descendants of the six people who lured the... Read more
The Fog ( Blu-ray ) (1980)
6.8/10
Director: John Carpenter
Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman, Hal Holbrook
A small coastal town in California is attacked by the ghosts of mariners, who take a grisly revenge on the descendants of the six people who lured the... Read more
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (1980)
Starring: Arthur C Clarke
From Stonehenge to California and from Peru to Siberia, acclaimed sci-fi author Sir Arthur C Clarke ("2001: A Space Odyssey") investigates the stories... Read more