12 Most Underrated Horror Movies Of The 1970s

Long Weekend is a well-crafted thriller with high production value for 1978, and it's a mystery why it's been damned to cinematic obscurity.

A couple decides to go for a weekend camping trip, but while on this romantic getaway their ignorance for nature by killing animals and polluting causes nature to impose its supernatural will and fight back.

It's a basic plot (the script was written in 10 days) and a little preachy, but it does lend itself to a wonderfully unique experience. The film itself is unnervingly calm, with music being used sparingly for larger moments, and the only company viewers have are our two main characters, a variety of cute animals and mother nature.

The film is very minimalist in style and the horror comes from a lot of the unexplained actions that take place, or horrifying sounds in the distance that torment the lovers. It has a lot in common with the Blair Witch Project in this regard throughout its runtime.

It looks great, has a creeping sense of dread, and carries a message which most horror films don't bother having. If you're a fan of atmospheric psychological horror then Long Weekend deserves your attention.