The Equinox … A Journey into the Supernatural (1967)

Filmed on a budget of only $6,500, this cult classic is notable for its eye-popping stop-motion animation, and is a showcase for the innovative work of visual-effects artist Dennis Muren. The plot of Equinox was loosely inspired by the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft, and this film went on to inspire Sam Raimi’s 1981 film, The Evil Dead.

Deep within the woods and canyons of California, four teenagers happen upon an ancient book containing the secrets of a strange, malevolent world that coexists with that of mankind…