The Alchemist
A man seeks revenge on an evil magician who placed a curse on him.
Why it matters
A grim blend of folk horror and occult revenge that captures 1980s low-budget charm with surprising ambition.
- Practical effects-driven curse sequences echo the tactile nightmares of early ’80s genre cinema.
- A rare entry in Australian horror, offering a regional vibe steeped in rural dread and mystical folklore.
- Leads a slow-burn narrative that rewards patience with a creeping sense of inevitability rather than flashy scares.
- Perfect for fans of obscure occult revenge tales who appreciate atmosphere over polish.
Director
35 horror films in catalog
Crash! 1976
Parasite 1982
The Alchemist 1983
The Dungeonmaster 1984
Meridian 1990
Crash and Burn 1990
Doctor Mordrid 1992
Dollman vs. Demonic Toys 1993
Head of the Family 1996
Hideous! 1997
The Creeps 1997
Blood Dolls 1999
Puppet Master: The Legacy 2003
Dr. Moreau's House of Pain 2004
The Gingerdead Man 2005
Doll Graveyard 2005
Evil Bong 2006
Dead Man's Hand 2007
Dangerous Worry Dolls 2008
Evil Bong 2: King Bong 2009
Evil Bong 3: The Wrath of Bong 2011
Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt 2011
The Dead Want Women 2012
Puppet Master X: Axis Rising 2012
Ooga Booga 2013
Unlucky Charms 2013
Gingerdead Man vs. Evil Bong 2013
Trophy Heads 2014
Evil Bong 420 2015
Evil Bong: High-5! 2016
Puppet Master: Axis Termination 2017
Evil Bong 666 2017
Evil Bong 777 2018
Corona Zombies 2020
Death Streamer 2024
Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
Supernatural
