Dan Curtis – JOHNNY HAS THE KEYS

THE NORLISS TAPES (1973)—A journalist investigating the occult, David Norliss, records his findings on a series of tapes before mysteriously vanishing. As his tapes unravel, they reveal a chilling tale of a wealthy widow, her reanimated sculptor husband, and an ancient supernatural force. This eerie made-for-TV horror film, directed by Dan Curtis, blends investigative mystery with undead terror, leaving behind an unsettling sense of dread. Is Norliss uncovering the truth—or becoming part of the nightmare?

Journey into the eerie world of 1970s television horror as we unravel The Norliss Tapes (1973). Join us as we discuss how time and memory can alter your opinion of a film. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys presses play on a journalist’s final recordings—an investigation into the unknown that may reveal more than just the truth… perhaps even a fate worse than death.

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BURNT OFFERINGS (1976)—Ben (Oliver Reed) and Marian Rolf (Karen Black) can’t believe how cheap the rent is at their giant Victorian summer home. However, they soon sense that there’s something peculiar about the place. Marian is strangely obsessed with keeping house. Ben finds himself prone to unusual bursts of anger. Vivacious aunt Elizabeth (Bette Davis) suddenly becomes withdrawn and dies. Could the house be responsible?

Burnt Offerings (1976) is a flawed if not memorable movie (and novel) mainly due to its influence as a pillar in haunted house mythology. Join us as we journey nostalgically, discussing the pros and cons of the film including its director, TV horror giant Dan Curtis, its stellar cast (Oliver Reed, Karen Black, Bette Davis, and Burgess Meredith), and its influence (particularly on Stephen King). Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys lucks into a magnificent summer house rental, where inhabitants are sustenance for its rejuvenation.

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