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Jaguar Lives! (1979)

A world's new kung-fu hero (Joe Lewis) is out to stop drug dealers, gangs and help save the world from an evil con (Christopher Lee). Director: Ernest Pintoff Writer: Yabo Yablonsky Stars: Joe Lewis, Christopher Lee, Donald Pleasence

The Humanoid (1979)

Hoping to overthrow his brother as ruler of the planet Metropolis, the evil Graal enlists the help of the insane Dr. Kraspin, who has invented a chemical capable of turning an ordinary person into a perfect soldier. They test this chemical on the pilot Golob, turning the unsuspecting victim into a mindless but indestructable automaton possessing superhuman strength. The people of Metropolis must somehow outwit Graal before he can create an army of these soldiers, or their planet will be destroyed. Director: Aldo Lado (as George B. Lewis) Writers: Adriano Bolzoni (story), Adriano Bolzoni (screenplay) Stars: Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Leonard Mann

The Orphan (1979)

A disturbed young man is plagued by horrific headaches that he believes make him commit murders. Director: John Ballard Writers: John Ballard, Hector Hugh Munro (story) (as Saki) Stars: Peggy Feury, Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi

The Man from S.E.X. (1979)

A British secret agent sent to America to rescue a nobleman comes up against an evil genius who is replacing people in important positions with clones who will do his bidding. Director: Lindsay Shonteff Writer: Jeremy Lee Francis Stars: Gareth Hunt, Nick Tate, Fiona Curzon

Delirium (1979)

An ex-soldier is hired by extremists to clean up the streets. He does a great job until he freaks out and starts killing off everybody. Initial release: July 1979 Director: Peter Maris Music composed by: David C. Williams Cast: Barron Winchester, Harry Gorsuch, Terry TenBroek, More Screenplay: Peter Maris, Richard Yalem Story by: Eddie Krell, Jim Loew

The Dark (1979)

A writer (William Devane) and a TV newswoman (Cathy Lee Crosby) link a California killing spree to an alien werewolf in blue jeans. Initial release: 1979 Director: John Cardos Running time: 1h 32m MPAA rating: R