Critically acclaimed, fan-favorite documentary series In Search of Darkness is heading back to the 1970s, and needs horror fans' help.
From writer/director David Weiner and executive producer Robin Block, In Search of Darkness '70s follows previous '80s and '90s deep dive entries in the series, and will tackle the cinematic, revolutionary era that spawned such iconic films as The Exorcist, The Omen, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, Jaws, Carrie, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Suspiria, Phantasm, and Alien; a golden era defining how we'd look at the horror genre for decades to come.
In Search of Darkness '70s creators CREATORVC (who also produced In Search of the Last Action Heroes, about ‘80s action films, and FPS, about the history of first-person shooter video games) are looking for fans' input on the doc with a survey that will gather fan insights, questions, and preferences to enhance the upcoming documentary experience and allow every horror fan to feel seen and heard. You can take part in the survey and have your voice heard right here, until April 30th.
Here's what Weiner has to say about the upcoming In Search of Darkness '70s:
“I am truly excited to return to my horror roots for In Search of Darkness '70s, and to once again invite our passionate audience to share their ideas and favorite genre films to help shape our next CREATORVC documentary. Growing up as a Monster Kid in that golden decade, I have so many formative memories of watching horror movies and late night creature features on the big and small screen, fueled by the broadcast premieres of The Exorcist, The Omen, Carrie, and Salem's Lot that my parents somehow allowed me to watch. What were they thinking? I can't wait to share my nostalgia for the decade combined with a fresh re-contextualization of this amazing time in horror history.”
Block adds:
“In Search of Darkness ‘70s represents the most significant evolution of the series we’ve undertaken so far. We’ve listened closely to our audience and are pushing further, not just creatively but in how we deliver value to collectors. This time, we’re rethinking our Blu-ray offering to create something more premium and meaningful: a high-prestige physical release paired with an 80-page companion book designed to deepen the experience. It’s about giving fans something they can truly own, revisit, and explore; a tangible way to re-evaluate and celebrate the groundbreaking era of 1970s horror in a richer, more immersive format.”
Pe-orders for In Search of Darkness '70s will kick off in May 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
