THE VAULT

Equinox (1970) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

Occult Barrier Between Good and Evil

The Premise

Due to their possession of an ancient mystic book, four friends are attacked by a demon while on a picnic and find themselves pitched into a world of evil that overlaps their own. The film was originally made in 1967 by Dennis Muren as The Equinox: Journey into the Supernatural. Jack Woods was hired to shoot additional footage and expand on Muren's work.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural, Cult Classic, Equinox taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of monster, necronomicon continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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