Self Defense (1983) aka Siege

Directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell

Starring Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet and Daryl Haney

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My Letterboxd review

"A fairly rare Canadian "siege" film which feels like Assault On Precinct 13 meets Home Alone. It also builds a subtle slasher vibe as the film progresses. It starts out strong with some nasty violence, sags a little for the next 20 as the situation is established but then moves quickly after that. Maybe for Canadian cult completists only, but I'd recommend a watch. My copy was a very dark VHS rip."

Oddballs (1984)

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Directed by Miklós Lente

Starring Foster Brooks,Mike MacDonald and Konnie Krome

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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977) aka Ice Man

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Soundtrack: Sante Maria Romitelli - Funky Disco Soul



An Italian production filmed on the wild streets of Toronto! Itali-Canucksploitation fest.

Directed by Gianfranco Parolini

Starring Antonella Interlenghi, Mimmo Craig and Tony Kendall

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Strange Shadows In An Empty Room (1976) aka Blazing Magnum

Clip: Tranny Fight


Also known as Special Magnum. This Italian production was filmed in my hometown of Ottawa the year I was born, and just down the highway in Montreal. A strange mix of Euro Crime and Giallo elements, it has rarely been seen by the genre fans who would appreciate it. But I may be a little biased... seeing shots of Ottawa in an Italian police film is about as good as it gets for me.

Directed by Alberto De Martino

Starring Stuart Whitman, John Saxon, Tisa Farrow and Martin Landau.

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The Pyx (1973)

Soundtrack: Karen Black (singing) and Harry Freedman


Directed by Harvey Hart

Starring Karen Black and Christopher Plummer

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Stone Cold Dead (1979)

Directed by George Mendeluk

Starring Richard Crenna, Paul Williams, Linda Sorenson and George Chuvalo

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Cathy's Curse (1977) aka Cauchemares

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Directed by Eddy Matalon

Starring Randi Allen, Alan Scarfe, Beverly Murray and Mary Morter

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The Brain (1988)

Directed by Ed Hunt

Starring Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston and David Gale

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Rituals (1977)

Directed by Peter Carter

Starring Hal Holbrook, Lawrence Dane, Gary Reineke and Robin Gammell

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My Bloody Valentine (1981)

Starring Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier and Neil Affleck.

Directed by George Mihalka

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Screwballs (1983)

Directed by Rafal Zielinski

Starring Peter Keleghan

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Smash Cut (2009)

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Directed by Lee Demarbre.

Starring David Hess, Sasha Grey, Ray Sager, Michael Berryman and Jesse Buck.

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Filmed locally here in Ottawa, Canada, this is Demarbre's ode to Herschell Gordon Lewis. Herschell also has a small role as well. Highly recommended!

Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

Directed by J. Lee Thompson.

Starring Melissa Sue Anderson and Glenn Ford.

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A classic Canadian slasher with one of the most memorable posters of the 80's. The producers of this movie were also responsible for the other giant of Canadian slasher films, My Bloody Valentine from the same year.

A fine example of "Canuxploitation".

Black Christmas (1974)

Directed by Bob Clark.

Starring Margot Kidder, John Saxon and Olivia Hussey.

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