Why do all the passengers from an airline go missing mid-flight? How does a food critic wind up in the middle of a desert after a night at the opera? Why has the ground floor of a stately home, found to contain a mentally handicapped young man and the dead body of a woman, been constructed inside an old warehouse? These are just some of the unsolved mysteries- ranging from the believable to the outright bizarre that British 1960s TV series Department S throws at you in its gripping opening title sequences.
Black Lizard (1968, Japan)
An effortlessly stylish, twisty and entertaining gothic suspense. This kitsch avant-garde masterpiece from Japanese auteur Kinji Fukasaku, starring female impersonator Akihiro Miwa, has to be seen to be believed!
Welcome to the Retroscope!
Welcome to Into The Retroscope- the site obsessed with retro movies and video games. Our articles will range from top ten lists to informative reviews and detailed analyses. Whether it’s a well-known Hollywood blockbuster of yesteryear or a niche independent Japanese film- you will be able to read about it here.