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Please note that all images are property of the respective photographers. Gargoyles are bipedal gargates, and are generally more physically powerful than humans. An anthropologist and his daughter stumble upon a colony of gargoyles in the southwestern u. Incorporating themes from horror films of both the 50s and the 70s, this suspenseful tv movie stars cornel wilde and jennifer salt as an archaeologist and his daughter, who discover a strange. Gargoyles not related or to be confused with the excellent animated tv series gargoyles 19946 is a classic tv movie that has gained a reasonable reputation, even what could be regarded as cult status. What is the other 1970s movie about gargoyles, not gargoyles. Once they do so, they, as well as the town, are besieged by a colony of gargoyles living in some nearby caverns. Gargoyles 1972 dvd remains a favorite for old school made for tv horror movie fans. Gargoyles 1972 16th december 2015 6th february 2019. Gargoyles of the duomo di milano milan cathedral, milan. Feb 15, 2009 what is the other 1970s movie about gargoyles, not gargoyles 1972. The madefortelevision aspect shows through in its limited production budget, which probably explains why this coven of gargoyles is forced to hang around a rural town population of 12, apparently and clash with a bunch of yokels cops and dirtbikeriding hooligans alike. I dont think the gargoyles motel is still standing.
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