In Search of Darkness is taking a long overdue trip back to the ’70s in our best – and most requested – documentary yet. And this time, we’re doing something a little different…

For the first time, we’re pairing our Blu-ray with an exclusive companion book that takes you beyond the documentary, packed with behind-the-scenes insights and film analysis.

Our Blu-ray + Book bundle also includes a numbered movie ticket, certificate, and your name in the credits alongside the greatest cast of ’70s horror legends ever assembled.

By pre-ordering now, you’ll gain access to our exclusive quarterly production updates, as well as the opportunity to give feedback on early cuts of the documentary!

Upgrade to our Full Merch Tier to get our 2 movie posters, our movie checklist poster, and a choice of two stylish In Search of Darkness ’70s T-shirts.

Join In Search of Darkness ’70s today to reserve your Blu-ray and companion book, access our exclusive production updates, and get your name in the credits. Opportunity ends July 1st at midnight.

The Synopsis

The Exorcist. Jaws. Halloween. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Carrie. Dawn of the Dead. The Omen. Alien. And so many more…

The ’70s were an absolute golden age for horror at the movies, a collective time of cinematic greatness that defined how we look at the genre for decades to come – and we can’t wait to explore them with you.

In Search of Darkness ’70s will follow our unique format, spotlighting movies year-by-year with larger context chapters in-between exploring specific elements of interest, including:

Rise of the Slashers 

The slasher genre might have exploded in the ’80s, but the fuse was lit in the ’70s, with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Black Christmas paving the way for ambitious filmmakers to take on low-budget/high-yield gambles with their own slasher-film concepts.

Low and mid-budget films including Alice Sweet Alice, Torso, The Toolbox Murders, and The Driller Killer populated theaters, along with colorful Italian giallo entries like Suspiria. Then in 1978, Halloween re-wrote the rules for success for low-budget slashers.

Satanic Frenzy, Folk Horror & Witchcraft 

Fueled by the mainstream notoriety of Anton LaVey's Church of Satan and supercharged by The Exorcist and The Omen, the dark arts were box-office gold throughout the decade.

Satanic cults, creepy covens, pagan worship, voodoo ceremonies, and demonic possession were on full display in titles such as The Dunwich Horror, Mark of the Devil, Daughters of Satan, and The Wicker Man.

Sex & Horror in the ’70s 

Sex, nudity, and sexual violence ran rampant in ’70s horror flicks such as Flesh for Frankenstein, Countess Dracula, Nude for Satan, Mardi Gras Massacre, and the rape-revenge classic I Spit On Your Grave.

Meanwhile, European filmmakers projected a liberal take on sexuality in movies such as The Nude Vampire, Requiem for a Vampire, Lips of Blood and Fascination.

Dawn of the Zombies 

Inspired by George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, the ’70s saw a wave of zombie flicks, from the Blind Dead saga to The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue, Night of the Seagulls, and Lucio Fulci’s Zombie.

Of course, Romero played with his own concept of contagion with The Crazies before delivering his seminal Dawn of the Dead, an inspiration to films like the French The Grapes of Death and a precursor to the rage-zombies of 28 Days Later.

And Much More…

Other segments include spotlights on the new horror directors making waves – Brian de Palma, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven, David Cronenberg, George A. Romero, and more – and a section on the epic handpainted art of the ’70s movie poster.

The Ultimate Cast of ’70s Horror Legends

Telling these stories will be the largest cast of ’70s Horror legends ever assembled. Returning favorites will be joined by many new cast members, each ready to share their own stories and experiences from the 100+ movies we’ll be featuring.

By pre-ordering, you’ll be the first to hear as we announce these new names in our exclusive supporter-only production updates.

Collectible Merchandise

For the first time, your In Search of Darkness order comes with an exclusive 80-page companion book. Packed with behind-the-scenes insights and film analysis, this book builds on and enhances the documentary, taking you deeper than ever into horror. This new, sleeker package also reduces your shipping costs!

Coupled with our four-hour-plus documentary, a premium rigid slipcase, numbered movie ticket, certificate, and your name in the credits, this is our most collectible edition yet.

If you’re a poster collector, select our Full Merch Bundle to get 2 exclusive movie posters plus movie checklist mini-poster and t-shirt for just $40 more.

Poster Art

Check our the stunning poster art:

Timeline

Production on In Search of Darkness ’70s has started, and Director David Weiner has already begun the Herculean task of assembling a who’s who of ’70s horror, with several interviews already in the bag.

We expect to have completed In Search of Darkness ’70s and be ready to begin shipping the documentary by July 2027.

Soundtrack

We’ve partnered with our friends at New Retro Wave to curate our official soundtrack! Your order includes a digital version of the soundtrack plus the stunning score by Dream Invaders!

Shipping & Fulfillment

Shipping: Shipping is charged at the point of fulfillment (when we send out Blu-rays). This will be at cost (your shipping cost will be the price we pay and we will not make profit on it). Delaying payment for shipping benefits both sides as we avoid overcharging (bad for you) and undercharging (bad for our documentary budget).

At current prices, we expect shipping prices for our Blu-ray + Book tier to be $10 for domestic (US), and $18 for international orders.

For our full merch tier, or any order which includes posters or a t-shirt, our expected shipping rates are $18 for domestic (US) and $30 for international orders.

Fulfillment: Our physical rewards will be manufactured and shipped from California by a trusted partner who we have previously worked with. Blu-rays are factory pressed and manufactured to the highest standard possible (the same standard as AAA releases). Our items are sent in very sturdy packaging (posters rolled, not folded) to ensure everything arrives with you safely.

Small Print

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