In continuation of a well-established tradition, the transition from the late sixties seamlessly led into the early seventies. It was during this era that the Macabre Mallet movies truly left their mark, etching a haunting and lingering impression upon their viewers. These films were known for their deliberate slow pacing, leading the audience on a chilling journey that wound its way towards a bone-chilling climax.

Notably, this period is indelibly associated with the iconic actress Lilith Ashcroft, who made her final appearances in the Macabre Mallet series. Many argue that Ashcroft’s performances during this phase of her career stand as some of her most exceptional work. Her portrayal in these films continues to captivate and terrify audiences to this day.

An eerie psychological horror set in the Toxin Bar & Grill in Basingstoke.

When patrons begin to mysteriously die, curious barmaid Brenda [Scarlet Kensington] suspects foul play.

Creepy bar owner Fred Poison-Emall [Quentin Stroud] suggests it might be aliens.

Although she was due to appear in further movies, scheduling conflicts with the stage show Macbeth On Ice meant this was to be one of Scarlet Kensington’s final appearances in a Macabre Mallet movie.

This controversial movie was an adaptation of the cult novel Stabby Stabby Ice Cream written by Arthur K. Peckerton. Curiously, the author wrote the entire novel in a made up language called Cornetian – it made no sense but it was the seventies so everyone just went with it.

This unsettling story follows a man who in-between the main course and dessert likes to murder someone.

Following its release there was a swathe of people attacking others with ice cream cones. In response, the movie was pulled from general release. When asked for comment Arthur K. Peckerton notably said “flubby lubby moochie mangos”. No follow up questions were asked.

A slow burning psychological horror filmed in one take.

An incident in a research lab sees scientist Marjorie [Lilith Ashcroft] trapped in a room full of mutant mice. Can she escape before they do?

Many see the decision to film this in one continuous take as a testament to Macabre Mallet’s continuous desires to push the boundaries of filmmaking. Other film historians have suggested it may have been because they only booked the studio for one day.

Lilith Ashcroft in her final and probably greatest Macabre Mallet role. She plays a For Hire Demon Extractor called upon to assist a neighbourhood when all the kids start acting up.

Armed with her sword and an 80% success rate of identifying demon children can she rid the village of Halternbury-Upon-Sydown from evil?

The only Macabre Mallet movie to be filmed outside of the UK and a favourite of Clitty Teller fans as it starred Seraphine Connelle and Romilly Moreau.

Directed by famed French director, Pierre Martel-Bouchard it was initially meant to be a brooding melodrama about the loneliness of the last vampire on earth. However, an error in translation changed the title from Last Of The Bitey People to Lust Of The Bitey People and we got an entirely different movie altogether.

Notably it was also the first Macabre Mallet movie to contain nudity as it was the 1970s and you could do that sort of thing without anyone kicking off.

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