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Films directed by Larry Cohen

reelscum lists 5 films directed or co-directed by Larry Cohen. They were released between 1973 and 1982. The subgenres that appear most often are Blaxploitation (2 films), Natural horror (2 films) and Occult & satanic panic (1 film).

They are credited to USA (5). Most were released in the 1970s (4) and 1980s (1).

Entries include God Told Me To (1976), Hell Up in Harlem (1973) and Black Caesar (1973). Each links to its own page with a verdict, rating axes and where to watch.

Poster for God Told Me To

God Told Me To

1976 · USA · 91m
Obscurity: cult. watchable legally

A detective investigates random killers who all say God ordered it. It goes somewhere insane.

Poster for Hell Up in Harlem

Hell Up in Harlem

1973 · USA · 94m
Obscurity: cult. watchable legally

Larry Cohen's weekend sequel to Black Caesar, rougher and more berserk than the original.

Poster for Black Caesar

Black Caesar

1973 · USA · 87m
Obscurity: cult. watchable legally

Larry Cohen shooting Harlem guerrilla-style. James Brown scores it.

Poster for Q: The Winged Serpent

Q: The Winged Serpent

1982 · USA · 93m
Obscurity: cult. watchable legally

Larry Cohen, a dragon over Manhattan, and a great Michael Moriarty.

Poster for It's Alive

It's Alive

1974 · USA · 91m
Obscurity: known. watchable legally

A mutant newborn kills the delivery room and goes on the run. Larry Cohen means the metaphor.

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