"Gargoyles" (1972) 4 of 8

"GARGOYLES" (1972) 74 minutes (European theatrical version) -- Starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Bernie Casey, and Scott Glenn. Emmy-winning Special Effects by Stan Winston & Milt Rice. Directed by Bill L. Norton. PLOT: A terrifying tale of ancient evil unfolds as anthropologist Mercer Boley (Cornel Wilde) and his daughter (Jennifer Salt) battle to save the Earth from a clan of grotesque demon-like gargoyles they've discovered in the Arizona desert. The gargoyles have waited centuries to conquer the earth and destroy all humans -- can Boley and his daughter save themselves and the world? INFO: "Gargoyles" is one of 1970's iconic "monster" flicks! The costumes and special effects were cutting edge, even though the movie was originally made for U.S. television. This picture consistently ranks near the top for "scariest" horror movies of the time, yet still today the suspense and terror still work -- the attack on the cabin and the car are heart-stopping, as are the first glimpses of the gargoyles in the eerie desert darkness. Don't watch this film alone at night! Emmy award-winning special effects were created by Stan Winston ("Jurassic Park," "Terminator 2") and Milt Rice ("Invasion of the Body Snatchers" 1956). Screen legend Cornel Wilde is the steady Professor Boley. Veteran actor Bernie Casey is superb as the head gargoyle. Also look for Richard Moll ("Night Court") as the gargoyle Goliath. This movie is the longer European theatrical version.

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