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Beasts (1976)
Effective 1970's TV horror, unduly neglected.
I always remembered staying up late and watching the series (especially 'Baby' and 'Barty's Party')but for the life of me could never remember the title or anything else about it (I was only 9 years old at the time). It was only when reading the writer's obituary that things clicked into place and I immediately bought the DVD.
I admit I have no recollection of watching 'Dummy' or 'Special Offer'. I do remember the ending of 'What Big Eyes', being terrified by what was about to be possibly revealed behind the sheet.
'Buddy Boy' I remembered very clearly and I found it just as creepy as I recalled.
As for 'Baby', I have a confession to make. I was so scared when the young lady walked downstairs at the end, I hid my face from what was to come. It was left to my Nan to tell me, "there was a thing in the rocking chair." After 31 years I finally got to watch the "thing in the rocking chair," and wasn't too disappointed. I was glad I never watched it when I was nine! The most accomplished piece I think is 'During Barty's Party' which is striking in its minimalism and simplicity, being virtually one set and two actors. The effects however, all through the medium of sound and fine acting, are horrifying. It remains a terrifying piece of TV to this day.
Great stuff.