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It's all in that magnificent voice Claude Rains had. 9/10ths of that role is just his voice.

All the great horror kings had these unmistakable voices- Karloff, Lugosi, Lorre, Rathbone, Price, and yes, Rains.

It's a quality you won't find in horror cinema today.
This is so true.

I guess its because they cut their teeth on the stage and focused more on articulation and enunciation and just had to wring out a little more emotion for stage performance. The focus point in film, I suppose, is a bit more intimate and picks up subtlety a little easier than stage work. Its a shame though, because so many of the greats are looked at as a bit hammy and over the top by many these days, but I still want those exaggerated tones and flavour in acting. I was listening to some radio shows from Karloff, done some time in the 50s I think, and they are just so amazing and the stories are so perfectly narrated. He really does has the perfect voice for horror. Its like music and draws you into the story so easily. Its the same with Prices' performance reading Poe's The Raven. Can't beat it.
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Old 11-29-2014, 06:02 AM
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This is so true.

I guess its because they cut their teeth on the stage and focused more on articulation and enunciation and just had to wring out a little more emotion for stage performance. The focus point in film, I suppose, is a bit more intimate and picks up subtlety a little easier than stage work. Its a shame though, because so many of the greats are looked at as a bit hammy and over the top by many these days, but I still want those exaggerated tones and flavour in acting. I was listening to some radio shows from Karloff, done some time in the 50s I think, and they are just so amazing and the stories are so perfectly narrated. He really does has the perfect voice for horror. Its like music and draws you into the story so easily. Its the same with Prices' performance reading Poe's The Raven. Can't beat it.
This is brilliantly stated. : )

Even though there is no letter U in flavor. ; )
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Old 11-29-2014, 06:28 AM
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This is brilliantly stated. : )

Even though there is no letter U in flavor. ; )
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Old 11-29-2014, 09:19 AM
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Old 11-29-2014, 06:35 PM
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
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Not really a horror film. But I'll throw it in as a pseudo-psychological horror film. Starring Humphrey Bogart. 'What does a lot of gold do to some folks?' is the theme of the film. Bogart takes on the complicated role with realistic vigor. It's a bit adventure & a bit psychological film, perhaps akin to Unforgiven.
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Old 11-29-2014, 06:46 PM
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
7/10

Not really a horror film. But I'll throw it in as a pseudo-psychological horror film. Starring Humphrey Bogart. 'What does a lot of gold do to some folks?' is the theme of the film. Bogart takes on the complicated role with realistic vigor. It's a bit adventure & a bit psychological film, perhaps akin to Unforgiven.
John Huston is one of my favourite directors. Dude was a cinematic powerhouse.
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Old 11-29-2014, 08:18 PM
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Old 11-29-2014, 10:33 PM
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
7/10

Not really a horror film. But I'll throw it in as a pseudo-psychological horror film. Starring Humphrey Bogart. 'What does a lot of gold do to some folks?' is the theme of the film. Bogart takes on the complicated role with realistic vigor. It's a bit adventure & a bit psychological film, perhaps akin to Unforgiven.

And it has the oft repeated classic line "Badges? We don't need no steenkin badges!"

Love this film. Walter Huston is a hoot!
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Old 11-29-2014, 11:34 PM
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'The Cat and The Canary' (1939)
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When an eccentric family meets in their uncle's ancient mansion on the tenth anniversary of his death for the reading of his will, murder, madness (and comedy) follow.

Phantoms Review: Bob Hope's first starring role. Hysterically funny , but also is a beautifully filmed 'old dark house' style mystery. Plenty of laughs and old school chills. Very enjoyable.
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