Last Seen pre-1970 Classic/Vintage Horror Movie?

[wizard of gore]

it came from outter space
the brain eaters

[Robert W]

what was voodoo woman like,i just bought that movie

Watch it and find out!

[PainIsBeauty]

House On Haunted Hill, love it! entertaining and just campy enough..

[Straker]

Attack of the Puppet People: Crazy doll-maker shrinks people so he isnt so lonely... Camp, Sci-fi/ horror from Bert I. Gordon, light-hearted, harmless fun. :cool:

[wizard of gore]

Watch it and find out!

i just buy movies to look at the cover, i thought that was the point

[The Villain]

The Amazing Colossal Man
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After being really disappointed with The Devil Inside, i decided to go a route that rarely ever disappoints me and check out an older film. I really enjoyed this movie. It had all the stuff that makes the older films great. One thing i thought about when watching it was how intimidating it would be to be around this giant man even before he ran off. I've never thought about it during giant monster movies because it didnt really hit me until thinking about it being a person. That added an interesting element to it. Gonna have to check out War of The Colossal Beast soon.

[Robert W]

Mr. B.I.G. made some great films.

The MST3K versions are hilarious.

[Bob Gray]

William Castle's Mr. Sardonicus

[neverending]

The Amazing Colossal Man
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/imagesa.jpg

After being really disappointed with The Devil Inside, i decided to go a route that rarely ever disappoints me and check out an older film. I really enjoyed this movie. It had all the stuff that makes the older films great. One thing i thought about when watching it was how intimidating it would be to be around this giant man even before he ran off. I've never thought about it during giant monster movies because it didnt really hit me until thinking about it being a person. That added an interesting element to it. Gonna have to check out War of The Colossal Beast soon.

War of the Colossal Beast is the first horror film I ever saw. I remember those images to this day.

[neverending]

William Castle's Mr. Sardonicus

That is one freaky film. One of Castle's best!

[fortunato]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/Curseoffrankenstein.jpg

[Bob Gray]

That is one freaky film. One of Castle's best!

I've watched several of his movies and I would have to agree.

[The Villain]

War of the Colossal Beast is the first horror film I ever saw. I remember those images to this day.

It must have really stuck with you for you to remember it so well. It must be good.

[blackhana]

Les Diaboliques, by Clouzot. Still can't believe Christina just dies cause she's scared!

[Doc Faustus]

House of Wax with Vincent Price last night. Is it blasphemous that I prefer Atwill?

[phantomstranger]

A night of giant ape fun:

"King Kong" (1933)
-Fay Wray

Plot: A film crew discovers a colossal ape living on an island of prehistoric creatures, captures him and brings him to New York (really bad idea)

Phantom's Review: Like you really need to read a review of this film. We all know this is one of the greatest monster movies ever made. Great FX, acting and story, and they didn't need 3 hours to tell it. a true classic from beginning to end.

"King Kong Escapes" (1967)

Plot: IMDB
King Kong is brought in by an evil ruler to dig for precious gems in a mine when the robot MechaKong is unable to do the task. This leads to the machine and the real Kong engaging in a tremendous battle that threatens to level Japan.

Phantom's Review: A not-so-classic (but still tremendous fun) Japanese sequel to "Kong". Goofy as hell, but lots of fun to watch.
--

[phantomstranger]

"The Mummy" (1959)
-Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee

Plot: IMDB: In the 1890s a team of British archaeologists discover the untouched tomb of Princess Ananka but accidentally bring the mummified body of her High Priest back to life. Three years later back in England a follower of the same Egyptian religion unleashes the mummy to exact grisly revenge on the despoilers of the sacred past.

Phantom's Review: My personal favorite "Mummy" movie. A little more fast paced than the Karloff classic, but not an "Indiana Jones" style movie like the Brendan Frasier version. Good FX and make up. Stylish sets and costumes (of course, it's Hammer Films) and fine acting from the cast.
A highly entertaining movie.

[zwoti]

the frightened woman
gorilla at large

[hammerfan]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman

[hammerfan]

House of Frankenstein

[The Villain]

House of Frankenstein

On a Frankenstein kick right now? ;)

[singedtentacle]

Watch "Horrors of Spider Island" if you really want a laugh! Entertaining just because of the acting and props. I just started a classic horror movie site, go check it out at: http://www.gorezilla.com/ It's a blast finding and posting old horror movies!

[hammerfan]

On a Frankenstein kick right now? ;)

It's good for the soul :D

[The Villain]

It's good for the soul :D

Good to know :)

[Fearonsarms]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman

Saw this as part of the Universal Wolfman Legacy collection. This was my fave of the four movies in that though obviously The Wolfman is still great but I just prefer this for some reason.

[hammerfan]

Saw this as part of the Universal Wolfman Legacy collection. This was my fave of the four movies in that though obviously The Wolfman is still great but I just prefer this for some reason.

My favorite is House of Frankenstein.

[wizard of gore]

voodoo woman

[roshiq]

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/kingkongvsgodzilla3.jpg

>>: B

[wizard of gore]

On a Frankenstein kick right now? ;)

me too,just bought the original frankinstein and the bride of frankenstein

[wizard of gore]

just watched frankenstein.love that movie:Dmuch better than dracula

[The Villain]

The Angry Red Planet
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I really liked the aliens but i thought the characters were annoying. Still its fun and i enjoyed it.

[Fearonsarms]

My favorite is House of Frankenstein.

Not seen that one will check it thanks.

The Ghost Ship-I am Val Lewton fan (the amazing Cat People, Curse Of The Cat People and The Leopard Man) but I really hated this. It didn't seem anywhere near as atmospheric as his other films and the good ideas it had I felt were wasted. Still yet to see Isle Of The Dead and Bedlam so hope I enjoy them more.

[PainIsBeauty]

Last night: Carnival of Souls and Dementia 13, love them both!

[Bob Gray]

Last night: Carnival of Souls and Dementia 13, love them both!

Oh man, I love Carnival of Souls. I am ashamed to say I have never seen Dementia 13.

[hammerfan]

Brides of Dracula

Next will be Curse of the Werewolf - I'm on a Hammer kick today. :D

[The Villain]

Brides of Dracula

Next will be Curse of the Werewolf - I'm on a Hammer kick today. :D

Aren't you always?

[hammerfan]

Aren't you always?

LOL - not always

[roshiq]

The Ghost Ship (1943)

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A beautifully tense & interesting psycho-thriller from Lewton-Robson which I like to call, Captain Crack!:D Loved it.

>>: B+

Curse of the Crimson Alter aka The Crimson Cult (1968)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TheCrimsonCult.jpg

>>: B

[hammerfan]

Continuing my Hammer kick, just finished watching The Phantom of the Opera and am now watching Paranoiac.

[The Villain]

Continuing my Hammer kick, just finished watching The Phantom of the Opera and am now watching Paranoiac.

That's on the double DVD with both of them right? That's how i watched them. Paranoiac is great.

[hammerfan]

That's on the double DVD with both of them right? That's how i watched them. Paranoiac is great.

Yes! Now on the second disc. Watched Kiss of the Vampire and now watching Nightmare. I'm glad to hear someone besides me likes Paranoiac!

[The Villain]

Yes! Now on the second disc. Watched Kiss of the Vampire and now watching Nightmare. I'm glad to hear someone besides me likes Paranoiac!

Oh i loved it. Oliver Reed was incredible in it. He really looked like he was losing his mind.

[hammerfan]

Oh i loved it. Oliver Reed was incredible in it. He really looked like he was losing his mind.

Yes, he played that role very well.

Now watching Night Creatures and then The Evil of Frankenstein.

[wizard of gore]

bride of frankenstein
fuckin loved this movie,even better than the first
just about to watch curse of the mummy

[Robert W]

House of Wax with Vincent Price last night. Is it blasphemous that I prefer Atwill?

Not at all. Atwill is, imho, a criminally underrated actor. Too bad he didn't make more films.

[The Ugly Duchess]

Curse Of The Mummy (Universal)
The Giant Claw (Sam katzman)

[Fearonsarms]

Isle Of The Dead-awesome Val Lewton production set on an island cemetary where there is an outbreak of septicaemic plague during wartime. Chilling performance from Boris Karloff as "The Watchdog" with equally chilling metaphors harking to Greek Mythology everywhere.

[_____V_____]

Started this set last night

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... and continued through the afternoon.

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[roshiq]

How was Mummy's Hand? Haven't seen it.

[_____V_____]

It's a nice little entertainer, not exactly a sequel to Karloff's original but offering a novel premise in it's own right. Tom Tyler does a superb job of portraying the Mummy in this one and the makeup effects add a lot of creepy character as well. Excellent characterisation is also a strength of this movie.

Part comedy, part suspense-horror. You should like it.

[roshiq]

It's a nice little entertainer, not exactly a sequel to Karloff's original but offering a novel premise in it's own right. Tom Tyler does a superb job of portraying the Mummy in this one and the makeup effects add a lot of creepy character as well. Excellent characterisation is also a strength of this movie.

Part comedy, part suspense-horror. You should like it.

Wow! sounds awesome...my kind of thing. Gonna check it out soon. Thanks for the rec, buddy.:)

[_____V_____]

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Continuing the story of Kharis from The Mummy's Hand, this time it's the turn of genre fave Lon Chaney Jr to play the titular role. These films are shorter in duration (about 1 hour long), but pretty entertaining B-movie fests. Chaney does a good job, and is ably supported by a good, well-rounded cast. Well worth a watch for the fun it provides.

[Robert W]

Just saw Santo Vs. The Vampire Women. I'd been putting off the Mexican horrors for a while, but there's a nice, clean lbx print up on Youtube with English subs, so I finally watched it. Really enjoyed it too. The film looks great. Tons of atmospheric b&w photography, and of course, vampire women.

[Fearonsarms]

Day Of The Triffids (1963) Excellent fun film and surprisingly more serious than I expected it to be (besides the killer plants of course)based on the John Wyndham book which I would like to read.

Eugenie And The Story Of Her Journey Into Perversion (1969) Jess Franco adaptation of Marquis De Sade's Philosophy In The Boudoir-unsurprisingly this is pure sexploitation but there are a lot of quotes from De Sade's writings. Sadly there's not enough Christopher Lee as unsurprisingly he isn't involved in the sex scenes though the last twenty minutes are glorious and only ruined by the very last scene which tries to be clever and fails miserably. Definitely one for Sade fans.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51okwQKp6sL._AA300_.jpg

...the saga of Kharis continues!

[Wish]

My favorite old-timey horror films are The Last Man on Earth, and The Thing From Another World. (Or whatever it's called; it's based on 'Who Goes There' - inspired Carpenter's The Thing.) The bit with the thing under the ice is ballin even by today's standards.

[roshiq]

Bluebeard (1944)

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>>: C

The Corpse Vanishes (1942)

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>>: C+

[_____V_____]

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And so the saga of Kharis concludes.

[Blood Curdle]

Vincent Price - The Haunted Palace (1963).

Still a good horror flick. :)

[Robert W]

Vincent Price - The Haunted Palace (1963).

Still a good horror flick. :)

That's a great film. Really love the use of color on that one. Plus Price really gets to let loose during his "Curwen" scenes.

[_____V_____]

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So much fun.

[zwoti]

castle of the living dead
castle of the walking dead

[roshiq]

The 10th Victim (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059095/) (1965)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/10thVictim1.jpg

Loved the futuristic set up for this amusing thriller where society's lust for violence is satisfied by The Big Hunt, an international game of legalized murder. But when the sport's top 2 assassins are pitted against each other, they find that love is the most dangerous game of all.

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/BRAGUN.jpg
The hottie-queen wearing a Bullet-Bra!

And...the ravishing Ursula Andress steals the show from everyone and makes it one hell of an exotic feature to remember!

>>: B+

[Blood Curdle]

Vincent Price - The Haunted Palace (1963)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rhgvEeVy5l0/TooZUVrStiI/AAAAAAAAIHY/JnD-Cng1BU8/s400/haunted%2Blobby.jpg

Still quite good. But not scary in the sense movies today can scare.

6/10.

[Fearonsarms]

The Halfway House (1944) Excellent and mysterious character study. Not really creepy or scary but good anyway.

[roshiq]

The Halfway House (1944) Excellent and mysterious character study. Not really creepy or scary but good anyway.

Just read the plot synopsis on imdb...wow! it seems really interesting; thanks for the head up. I'd like to give it a watch soon or later.

[ZombieDrone]

Technically, it wasn't the last movie I watched but yesterday I dug out my DVD of Theatre Of Blood. It's case has been missing for months and I've feared playing it thinking that at any moment it'd just break down, but other than a little dust that I wiped off it was perfectly fine.

It's upon rewatching it that I realised how much genuine British talent is in this film (Diana Rigg, Arthur Lowe, Michael Horden). It completely passed me by that Jack Hawkins plays one of the critics (dubbed by Charles Grey, another plus!). To say that the film's essentially Dr. Phibes with a different title and a slightly different concept, It's a great film. Vincent Price at his absolute best

[Orthodox Caveman]

'Le Manoir Du Diable', from 1896.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPmKaz3Quzo

[Blood Curdle]

The Sorcerers (1967)

With Boris Karloff. Not bad, and quite violent.:eek:

6/10.

http://www.esplatter.com/images/sorcerers2.jpg

[roshiq]

Prehistoric Women (1967)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/PH.jpg

Oh, it had huge potential to be....something...different.

>>: C+

[Fearonsarms]

Just read the plot synopsis on imdb...wow! it seems really interesting; thanks for the head up. I'd like to give it a watch soon or later.

I hope you do enjoy it-just remember it's more a mysterious setting and a study of the characters rather than outright scares but yeah it's so unusual but still surprisingly emotional-one to watch when you're in the mood for something life-affirming.

[Fearonsarms]

Technically, it wasn't the last movie I watched but yesterday I dug out my DVD of Theatre Of Blood. It's case has been missing for months and I've feared playing it thinking that at any moment it'd just break down, but other than a little dust that I wiped off it was perfectly fine.

It's upon rewatching it that I realised how much genuine British talent is in this film (Diana Rigg, Arthur Lowe, Michael Horden). It completely passed me by that Jack Hawkins plays one of the critics (dubbed by Charles Grey, another plus!). To say that the film's essentially Dr. Phibes with a different title and a slightly different concept, It's a great film. Vincent Price at his absolute best

What I love most is the infectious joy and enthusiasm that Price brings to the film you can tell he was loving every minute :)

[phantomstranger]

"The Deadly Mantis" (1957)
-Craig Stevens

Plot: IMDB
A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the Dew Line and works its way south.

Phantom's Review: Wonderfully corny, 1950's monster movie. Decent FX, plenty of stock footage to pad out the film and a monster that sounds just like "Spot" from "The Munsters". A total blast.

[Lamoreux]

12 minutes of stock footage in fact! I was humbled and delighted with a Rondo Award nomination last year for a Midnight Marquee article on The Deadly Mantis.

For myself, just watched Karloff's The Ghoul last night. The 7 Keys story has been done often, but man, I just love this version!

[fortunato]

For myself, just watched Karloff's The Ghoul last night. The 7 Keys story has been done often, but man, I just love this version!

Yeah, I've always really liked that movie, too. I usually watch it every Hallowe'en season.

[Toadliquor]

King of the Zombies (1941)

I love this flick, yet it just doesn't get the attention that it truely deserves. I'm not sure if it's because no one owns the rights to it, or if it's because of Mantan Morelands "controversial" performance.

[wizard of gore]

Yeah, I've always really liked that movie, too. I usually watch it every Hallowe'en season.

iv got the ghoul being sent to me in the mail at the mo,really looking foward to it now.wasnt even sure if it was decent just bought it coz it was a buck

[Lamoreux]

Your dollar was well spent. There's little action or outright horror, but there's atmosphere and tension to spare; and the performances of all the old British character actors are terrific, Ernest Thesiger, Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Richardson, lots to like! Karloff, of course, is great!

[phantomstranger]

"Psycho" (1960)
-Anthony Perkins

Plot: IMDB
Phoenix officeworker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her. She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony. One Friday Marion is trusted to bank $40,000 by her employer. Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam's California store. Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm, she gets off the main highway and pulls into The Bates Motel. The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother.

Phantom's Review: Screenwriter Joseph Stefano and Director Alfred Hitchcock take Robert Bloch's novel and create what is arguably the greatest suspense thriller of all time. Perfectly cast, acted and filmed. this movie is damn near perfect. The last shot of Anthony Perkins staring at you is still terrifying. Very few films are truly worthy of the label "Classic", but this is a true classic from start to finish.

[Lamoreux]

King of the Zombies (1941)

or if it's because of Mantan Morelands "controversial" performance.

I think it's ridiculous because of someone's present day likes and dislikes, or worse yet, someone's PC sense of superior justice (self-important people deciding for everyone else what is and is not offensive) that incredibly talented actors of days-gone-by must have all of their performances either erased or apologized for. I love Mantan Moreland!

And I'm sick of reading apologies on the side of the DVD box every time I want to watch an old Charlie Chan picture. I don't have any guilt about history (white or other) and don't feel any need to rewrite it. For good or ill, it was what it was.

Nobody was ever killed by the sentence, "Is you a zombie?"

[Lamoreux]

"Psycho" (1960)
-Anthony Perkins
Phantom's Review:... Very few films are truly worthy of the label "Classic", but this is a true classic from start to finish.

While my definition of 'classic' might differ from yours (personally, I think there plenty that could make that claim), I can't argue with this being one of them. Psycho is 'the' deranged killer pic! A shame to think a picture like this could NEVER be made today.

[Toadliquor]

I think it's ridiculous because of someone's present day likes and dislikes, or worse yet, someone's PC sense of superior justice (self-important people deciding for everyone else what is and is not offensive) that incredibly talented actors of days-gone-by must have all of their performances either erased or apologized for. I love Mantan Moreland!

And I'm sick of reading apologies on the side of the DVD box every time I want to watch an old Charlie Chan picture. I don't have any guilt about history (white or other) and don't feel any need to rewrite it. For good or ill, it was what it was.

Nobody was ever killed by the sentence, "Is you a zombie?"

The only apology that should be given with any of these films should be, "These were the social attitudes and feelings of the time. Deal with it.".

I just got finished watching the original Frankenstein (1910). Big waste of time (even though it was only 15 minutes long)!

[Fearonsarms]

The Witches (1966) Great hammer film looking into how the witchcraft in voodoo may have spread elsewhere in this case to a small village in West Country England. A very well paced movie with a lot to savour in the second half for fans of the details of witchcraft whether mythological or psychological this lets the viewer decide and some scenes were certainly territory for hammer that I've not seen them go in before. Hugely enjoyable.

[Toadliquor]

Frankenstein (1931) & Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Great movies, but these movies have been praised so often, I might as well say something negative about them.

* Frankenstein has to have one of the most random, nonsensical endings to any movie I've ever seen.

* When the Monster tosses Frankenstein off the windmill, it magically starts spinning in the opposite direction

* In Bride of Frankenstein, two guys that run into the Monster say "It's the monster! Dr. Frankenstein created him with the parts of corpses, he did" (or something to that effect). The question I have is, how did they know? Isn't that why Frankenstein was helping Dr Pratorious, to keep that all hush hush.

* You'd think either Carl laemmle or James Whale would've remembered that they had casted a blonde for Frankenstein's bride to be. I can understand not being able to get the same actress for Bride of Frankenstein, but at least cast someone with the same hair color.

[Lamoreux]

...I just got finished watching the original Frankenstein (1910). Big waste of time (even though it was only 15 minutes long)!

Wow, harsh :D It wasn't much of a film but...
Considering it's the first Frankenstein ever, what Edison meant to film and history, and the simple fact it has for my entire life (over a half century) been thought lost... it was a fifteen minutes I was more than pleased to part with. And will again someday. I did not find it without merit.

[Lamoreux]

The Witches (1966)... Hugely enjoyable.

Will definitely hunt this one down. Thanks.

[Lamoreux]

Frankenstein (1931) & Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

I might as well say something negative about them.

* Frankenstein has to have one of the most random, nonsensical endings to any movie I've ever seen.

* When the Monster tosses Frankenstein off the windmill, it magically starts spinning in the opposite direction

* In Bride of Frankenstein, two guys that run into the Monster say "It's the monster! Dr. Frankenstein created him with the parts of corpses, he did" (or something to that effect). The question I have is, how did they know? Isn't that why Frankenstein was helping Dr Pratorious, to keep that all hush hush.

* You'd think either Carl laemmle or James Whale would've remembered that they had casted a blonde for Frankenstein's bride to be. I can understand not being able to get the same actress for Bride of Frankenstein, but at least cast someone with the same hair color.

Hilarious.
1) Frankenstein had two endings. In the original, Colin Clive died. When they decided on a sequel, he was made to survive for the re-release.
2) Now I have to go watch again to see the windmill!
3) Cinematic short-hand. You believe in man-made monsters, but don't believe in cinematic short-hand?
4) Mae Clark (who's most famous moment in film was getting a grapefruit in the face from James Cagney, was old news by 1935. Valerie Hobson, whom I've never cared for (AT ALL) was all the rage. She soon faded. But, can't you just tell yourself that Mrs. Frankenstein colored her hair and be at peace;)

[Toadliquor]

Hilarious.
1) Frankenstein had two endings. In the original, Colin Clive died. When they decided on a sequel, he was made to survive for the re-release.
2) Now I have to go watch again to see the windmill!
3) Cinematic short-hand. You believe in man-made monsters, but don't believe in cinematic short-hand?
4) Mae Clark (who's most famous moment in film was getting a grapefruit in the face from James Cagney, was old news by 1935. Valerie Hobson, whom I've never cared for (AT ALL) was all the rage. She soon faded. But, can't you just tell yourself that Mrs. Frankenstein colored her hair and be at peace;)

I didn't know about the two endings. The only thing I've ever heard about is censors cutting the scene where The Monster throws the little girl in the lake (which IMO, would make the movie much darker).

And honestly, my knowledge of old school horror movies is all recent. Sure I had watched all of these flicks when I was 5 or 6, because they would show them on the crappy local uhf channel. But this winter I made it a point to rewatch all of the classics and a few obscure oldies. I'm glad I did too, I've watched an asspile of great flicks that I would never have thought to watch

Just watched It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Yeah... the acting is pretty sub par, and the special effects budget wouldn't be enough to buy a carton of cigarettes. In fact, you can't really use the term "Special" to describe the effects, unless you're thinking in terms of "Special Olympics". All that being said, I loved this flick! It's a 50's low budget Alien.

[wizard of gore]

just watched the the monster mono brow man ..i mean the ghoul

[Toadliquor]

I watched "Blood from the Mummy's Tomb" last night. Wow! A Hammer horror that takes place in the same century it was made. Who knew?

It did have something typical of a good majority of the Hammer movies. It's a 40 minute movie that's stretched out to 90. Honestly, there's probably ten minutes worth of men putting gloves on their hands, and another twenty minutes of them showing The Big Dipper.

[phantomstranger]

"House On Haunted Hill" (1959)
-Vincent Price
Plot: IMDB
Eccentric millionaire Fredrick Loren and his 4th wife, Annabelle, have invited 5 people to the house on Haunted Hill for a "haunted House" party. Whoever will stay in the house for one night will earn ten thousand dollars each. As the night progresses, all the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, murderers, and other terrors.

Phantom"s Review: My all time favorite Vincent Price movie. atmospheric, spooky with the right amount of camp. a perfect movie for a dark and stormy night

[Fearonsarms]

Will definitely hunt this one down. Thanks.

Hope you enjoy it you can see easily how it must of influenced later films like The Wicker Man and The Blood On Satan's Claw.

[zwoti]

dracula prince of darkness on blu-ray...gorgeous

[Toadliquor]

Psycho 1961

It's amazing when you think about how influential this movie was. It changed the definition of horror, and single handedly revived an almost dead genre. The 50's were really lean when it comes to horror. Unless it was some gimmicky William Castle flick, or some sci-fi movie with irradiated bugs, there was nothing going on in horror for the entire decade. Psycho also forced Horror movies to "grow up", become more realistic.

It had been awhile since I last watched it, and forgot just how uncomfortable parts of the movie make me. The one scene where marion and norman are having a bite to eat in the motel parlor still makes me cringe. The way it starts off as average chit chat and slowly spirals downward, getting more uncomfortable as it goes on. It leaves you feeling totally tense, and then it's shower time! Such a great movie.

[wizard of gore]

Psycho 1961

It's amazing when you think about how influential this movie was. It changed the definition of horror, and single handedly revived an almost dead genre. The 50's were really lean when it comes to horror. Unless it was some gimmicky William Castle flick, or some sci-fi movie with irradiated bugs, there was nothing going on in horror for the entire decade. Psycho also forced Horror movies to "grow up", become more realistic.

It had been awhile since I last watched it, and forgot just how uncomfortable parts of the movie make me. The one scene where marion and norman are having a bite to eat in the motel parlor still makes me cringe. The way it starts off as average chit chat and slowly spirals downward, getting more uncomfortable as it goes on. It leaves you feeling totally tense, and then it's shower time! Such a great movie.
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well said

[Toadliquor]

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well said Thanks. Every now and then, my stoned ramblings will make a little sense. It doesn't happen often, but once in awhile I'll type out something that's somewhat cogent.

I watched Son of Frankenstein 1939 last night. I thought I had watched this one before, but to my surprise, I never did. IMO this is probably the best screen performance of Bela Lugosi that I've ever seen (I've yet to see Glen or Glenda). Karloff isn't bad, and Basil Rathbone is... Basil Rathbone (he's a little too dramatic for film if you ask me) but Bela's performance is great. It almost makes up for that snotty kid being in the movie.

On a side note, It's weird watching the old frankenstein movies and seeing the police officers in those SS type uniforms.

Also, Who hooked up The Monster with that funky sweater vest? Now that I think about it, why was he even clothed to begin with? If you were doing an experiment like Frankenstein was, why would you bother dressing him up in clothes, let alone a suit. I could understand a robe or something, but a suit?

[phantomstranger]

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

Monster Zero (1965)


Phantom's Review: Two of the best "Godzilla" films from the '60's. Great monster action, cool man in suit FX and lots of fun. Best scenes, in "Ghidorah" the monster conversation and in "Monster Zero", Godzilla's victory dance. A great double feature
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[newb]

The Bride of Frankenstein

been a long time since I had seen this one. Totally forgot about the little people That Dr. Pretorius made. Which by the way I feel is more fantastic than bringing The Monster to life.....he created little people fer christ sakes

[wizard of gore]

The Bride of Frankenstein

been a long time since I had seen this one. Totally forgot about the little people That Dr. Pretorius made. Which by the way I feel is more fantastic than bringing The Monster to life.....he created little people fer christ sakes

haha love that movie

[fortunato]

The Bride of Frankenstein

been a long time since I had seen this one. Totally forgot about the little people That Dr. Pretorius made. Which by the way I feel is more fantastic than bringing The Monster to life.....he created little people fer christ sakes

I love the dark sense of humor throughout that movie, too. Amazing stuff.

[Toadliquor]

Dr Pretorius is probably the cat who changed the hair color of Dr. Frankenstein's bride to be.

Watched The Invisible Woman 1940. I wouldn't say it's a horror film, but it's in the Invisible Man series, so it sort of qualifies.

I really dig this movie. The cast is great (John Barrymore, Shemp. and the wicked witch of the west, talk about eclectic), it's really fast paced and only an hour long. It could've easily been stretched out to a hour and a half, but I guess they weren't allowed. Some of the dialogue is a bit corny, but not so bad that it effects the enjoyment of the movie. And I know that the womens suffrage movement went down in the teens, but from the movies I've watched from the 30's and 40's women always played the roles where they were either meek and ineffective, or they were trying to hustle some guy out of money. This movie wasn't like that at all. Kitty Karrol was kicking her boss in the ass, talking trash to the cat with the moustache, and making him jump through hoops to prove himself. So I was pretty fascinated from that aspect in itself.

The one thing it was lacking was the whole "race against the clock" aspect from The Invisible Man, The Invisible Man Returns, and even Abbot and Costello Meet the Invisble Man. You become invisble, then you have to find a cure before you go bat shit crazy.

[Slutty]

Watched Nosferatu awhile back. Love that movie. Also White Zombie. Such a creepy movie.

[Fearonsarms]

Watched Nosferatu awhile back. Love that movie. Also White Zombie. Such a creepy movie.
Great films. If you loved Nosferatu check out Vampyr which is equally amazing. Plus if you loved White Zombie check out I Walked With A Zombie one of my all time faves if you haven't seen them yet.

[fortunato]

Great films. If you loved Nosferatu check out Vampyr which is equally amazing. Plus if you loved White Zombie check out I Walked With A Zombie one of my all time faves if you haven't seen them yet.

Seconded on both counts.
I'd definitely recommend the rest of the Val Lewton stuff, actually. Cat People, The Body Snatcher, Isle of the Dead, etc. Also Tourneur's Night of the Demon is a great film.

[Toadliquor]

The Body Snatcher and I Walked With a Zombie are really good, but the rest of Val Lewton's stuff I don't really care for. His movies are a bit of a tease. There's a lot of build up, but there's never a payoff.

Watched The Invisible Man 1933 the other night. IMO,it has to be one of the most underrated and overlooked movies of that era. Claude Rains is pretty astounding when you take into consideration he wasn't able to use his face as a form of expression. BUt just from the sound of his voice he was able to emote feelings of frustration, rage, paranoia and psychosis.

The effects are really amazing when you consider it was made in the early 30's.

Two things that made me cringe are:
- That old irish harpie chick (the obnoxious maid from Bride of Frankenstein with the super annoying voice). Her excessive screaming and over acting was killing me.

- The stereotypical bobby with the big walrus moustache. Just a god awful actor in a really decent movie. Now that I"m thinking about it, his performance was sort of funny. I'm not sure if it was intentional or not, so I guess there's only one thing that made me cringe

[zwoti]

yojimbo
sanjuro

[Fearonsarms]

Seconded on both counts.
I'd definitely recommend the rest of the Val Lewton stuff, actually. Cat People, The Body Snatcher, Isle of the Dead, etc. Also Tourneur's Night of the Demon is a great film.

I love the Val Lewton stuff except Ghost Ship which I thought was dreadful and The Body Snatcher which I still need to see. Cat People and Isle Of The Dead are my faves. Tourneur's Night Of The Demon is amazing everyone should see that film

[phantomstranger]

"The Brain That Wouldn't Die"(1962)


A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.
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Phantom's Review: I watched this on "The Monster Channel" a few days ago. It still a complete turd. One of the "best" bad movies ever made. Terrible acting, goofy story and truly awful FX. A crap classic.

[wizard of gore]

Lon Chaney jnr The Wolfman

loved this movie,cant beleive i hadnt seen it before

[Lamoreux]

Seconded on both counts. Also Tourneur's Night of the Demon is a great film.

Watched Night of the Demon last night for the millionth time. Absolute classic.

[Lamoreux]

Have four copies of Brain that Wouldn't Die. Can't watch it anymore. Too depressing. 'cept when the thing in the closet does his thing. That's three minutes of great film.

[wizard of gore]

Watched Night of the Demon last night for the millionth time. Absolute classic.

Been looking for that movie everywhere but cant find it,well nowhere that isnt full price

[Lamoreux]

Lon Chaney jnr The Wolfman

loved this movie,cant beleive i hadnt seen it before

Love the Wolf Man!

How cool would it be to experience these great horror classics again - for the first time. I started watching horror when I was quite young. Young enough that I remember being frightened by the bat flying above the coach horses in the opening of Dracula. I was terrified when Hutter spied Orlock's face through the broken coffin lid in Nosferatu, got a genuine shiver when John Barrymore's Jekyll became Mr. Hyde for the first time. These films were shown regularly on television when I was a kid (Creature Features, Demension 13, Uncle Don's Terror Theater, Mesphisto, Svenghoulie, Son of Svenghoulie. Everybody had their local hosts). I've seen the Wolf Man dozens of times. I'd love to see it again, for the first time! (Insert violin music here...)

[wizard of gore]

Love the Wolf Man!

How cool would it be to experience these great horror classics again - for the first time. I started watching horror when I was quite young. Young enough that I remember being frightened by the bat flying above the coach horses in the opening of Dracula. I was terrified when Hutter spied Orlock's face through the broken coffin lid in Nosferatu, got a genuine shiver when John Barrymore's Jekyll became Mr. Hyde for the first time. These films were shown regularly on television when I was a kid (Creature Features, Demension 13, Uncle Don's Terror Theater, Mesphisto, Svenghoulie, Son of Svenghoulie. Everybody had their local hosts). I've seen the Wolf Man dozens of times. I'd love to see it again, for the first time! (Insert violin music here...)

yeah when i was growing up i remember getting shit scared from the first friday13th and that ,but it would of been amazing growing up and seeing those real classics for the first time

[Lamoreux]

yeah when i was growing up i remember getting shit scared from the first friday13th and that ,but it would of been amazing growing up and seeing those real classics for the first time

I saw Friday the 13th, for the first time, at a drive-in theater with my best bud. We saw everything together first. Saw it the second time, days later, at the same drive-in with a lady friend. I knew where all the scares were in the picture, and got to watch her reaction. (Original FRIDAY THE 13TH SPOILER ahead!!) When Ari Lehman came out of the lake at the end, I had to pull her off the ceiling of my car! Good times!!

[wizard of gore]

Vince Price - House on haunted hill

fuck i love these oldies,sometimes wounder why anyone bothers with those new ones

[Lamoreux]

Vince Price - House on haunted hill

fuck i love these oldies,sometimes wounder why anyone bothers with those new ones

The original House on Haunted Hill! The new one did NOT hold a candle to it!

Vincent Price, "My wife... she's so amusing."

And the old lady in the basement. I mean, really, what basement doesn't have an old lady that floats around the central pit of acid?"

Yes, give me old horror classics, scares and laughs, anytime over this modern torture porn. (Not complaining, if that's your bag, have at it.) But I like to have a good time at the movies.

[wizard of gore]

The original House on Haunted Hill! The new one did NOT hold a candle to it!

Vincent Price, "My wife... she's so amusing."

And the old lady in the basement. I mean, really, what basement doesn't have an old lady that floats around the central pit of acid?"

Yes, give me old horror classics, scares and laughs, anytime over this modern torture porn. (Not complaining, if that's your bag, have at it.) But I like to have a good time at the movies.

100% agreed

[Paranoid Astronaut]

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[Fearonsarms]

Day Of The Triffids-trippy off its head "When plants attack" end of the world movie. Spark up a fattie and enjoy! :)

[phantomstranger]

"It Came From Beneath The Sea" (1955)
-Kenneth Tobey

Plot: IMDB
A Giant Octopus, whose feeding habits have been affected by radiation from H-Bomb tests, rises from the Mindanao Deep to terrorize the California Coast.

Phantom's Review: One of those great fun 1950's monster movies.

-- The stop-motion animation by Ray Harryhausen is excellent, despite the fact that the movie's low budget made the octopus have six tentacles instead of eight.
The cast is lead by 50's sci-fi regulars Kenneth Tobey (The Thing From Another World, The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms), Faith Domergue (This Island Earth) and Donald Curtis (Earth vs the Flying Saucers). A love triangle develops with these stars to keep the movie going.
If you love cheesy fun monster movies,then sit back and watch this one. You'll; have a lot of fun.

[wizard of gore]

"It Came From Beneath The Sea" (1955)
-Kenneth Tobey

Plot: IMDB
A Giant Octopus, whose feeding habits have been affected by radiation from H-Bomb tests, rises from the Mindanao Deep to terrorize the California Coast.

Phantom's Review: One of those great fun 1950's monster movies.

-- The stop-motion animation by Ray Harryhausen is excellent, despite the fact that the movie's low budget made the octopus have six tentacles instead of eight.
The cast is lead by 50's sci-fi regulars Kenneth Tobey (The Thing From Another World, The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms), Faith Domergue (This Island Earth) and Donald Curtis (Earth vs the Flying Saucers). A love triangle develops with these stars to keep the movie going.
If you love cheesy fun monster movies,then sit back and watch this one. You'll; have a lot of fun.

sounds like my kinda movie

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MY5V8MFAL.jpg

[zwoti]

quatermass & the pit on bluray

[hammerfan]

Watching Horror of Dracula right now. Having myself a little Hammer marathon today.

[lj40]

The original '51 Thing with James Arness and other folks...

Hadn't seen it in quite a while so it was interesting to check back in with it again and see if I noticed anything different. I thought the doctor who was trying to keep the creature alive was more funny this time around. Almost like, the more serious he got about his motives, the more I chuckled about it.

But I still totally dug it!

[wizard of gore]

the revenge of frankenstien

one of the more crappier frankenstien movies

[wizard of gore]

Vince Prices Shock!

well done film,but i like my black in white to be monster movies,this was a boring suspense murder movie



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[Bob Gray]

The Innocents

[Fearonsarms]

The Innocents

LOVE that film best adaptation of Henry James' novel "Turn Of The Screw" I've seen and I've seen many being a fan of the book.

[Bob Gray]

The Others wasn't too bad either but it's not as close of an adaptation as The Innocents.

[Fearonsarms]

I liked The Others have it on dvd but yeah I agree not really an adaptation more like "inspired by".

[phantomstranger]

"The Return Of Dracula" (1958)
-Francis Lederer

Plot: IMDB
Count Dracula kills a passenger on a train in Transylvania and steals his identity. He comes to a small community in California where the Mayberrys are expecting their cousin from Europe. His strange behavior, sleeping all day and going out at night are surprising to young miss Rachel Mayberry. A policeman from Europe comes to investigate while Rachel's best friend Jenny dies unexpectedly. And the count plans on giving Rachel the gift of eternal life...

Phantom's Review:. This film was released a few months before Christopher Lee's "Horror Of Dracula" but was quickly forgotten when that classic came out. but it's a Surprisingly, well made little low budget thriller. Francis Lederer makes a suave Count. The rest of the cast does a decent job and the writing and direction are fine. Hardly a classic, but worth watching if your a "Dracula" fan, and keep your eyes open for a "colorful" death scene towards the end.

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[wizard of gore]

The Blob (1958)

To be honest i liked the remake better,i rearly say that but i think it was just because the remake was when horror was still good,in that 80s 90s splatter slasher stage

[Power Ring]

Bava's Black Sabbath

[wizard of gore]

ARKOFF
War of the colossal beast

awsome
got the last scene were he dies in colour too,bonus!!

fuck i love the trailors "youl never forget the unforgiving touch of the spider"

[Fearonsarms]

The Blob (1958)

To be honest i liked the remake better,i rearly say that but i think it was just because the remake was when horror was still good,in that 80s 90s splatter slasher stage
I like them both but for very different reasons. I don't think I could choose one and say it was the best. I'm a fan of both.

[phantomstranger]

"Destroy All Monsters" (1968)

Plot: IMDB
Aliens have released all the giant monsters from their imprisonment on Monster Island and are using them to destroy all major cities on the planet. It is up to the daring crew of the super rocket ship X-2 to infiltrate the aliens' headquarters before the Earth monsters and King Ghidrah annihilate the planet.

Phantom's Review: Probably my all time favorite Godzilla film, outside of the original. Plenty of monster action, great "man-in-suit" FX and a fun exciting story. This was a great way to spend my Father's Day afternoon!
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[phantomstranger]

"20 Million Miles To Earth" (1957)
Plot: Amazon
The first spaceship to visit Venus crash lands in the sea, freeing a small native Venusian creature called the Ymir. Eventually growing to enormous size, it threatens the city of Rome.

Phantom's Review: One of the great monster movies of the '50's. Stop motion FX by the great Ray Harryhausen. Plenty of monster action decent acting and a fine story. Harryhausen manages to give the monster (called "The Ymir") a personality that sort of makes you root for him. The plot is reminiscent of "King Kong"but not a exact copy. This film is a minor classic, and should be seen by anybody who is a fan of 1950's monster films.

[Straker]

"20 Million Miles To Earth" (1957)
Plot: Amazon
The first spaceship to visit Venus crash lands in the sea, freeing a small native Venusian creature called the Ymir. Eventually growing to enormous size, it threatens the city of Rome.

Phantom's Review: One of the great monster movies of the '50's. Stop motion FX by the great Ray Harryhausen. Plenty of monster action decent acting and a fine story. Harryhausen manages to give the monster (called "The Ymir") a personality that sort of makes you root for him. The plot is reminiscent of "King Kong"but not a exact copy. This film is a minor classic, and should be seen by anybody who is a fan of 1950's monster films.

One of my favourite monster movies... Did you watch the original B&W or remastered colour version? Havent seen the colour version, but I know Harryhausen originally wanted it shot in colour.

[wizard of gore]

oh man ,soo many good classics im yet to see,bidding for phantasm and nosferatu at the mo heard there pretty good..well nosferatu should be interesting being from 1922

[Lamoreux]

Return of Dracula is Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt with a vampire impersonating Uncle Charlie.
20,000,000 Miles to Earth is an all-time favorite. (Though little Peppi is right up there with Donnie Dunagan and Lee H Montgomery for most annoying child stars in a horror flicker.)

[phantomstranger]

One of my favourite monster movies... Did you watch the original B&W or remastered colour version? Havent seen the colour version, but I know Harryhausen originally wanted it shot in colour.

I watched the original B&W Version.

[Fearonsarms]

Island Of Lost Souls (1932)aka The Island Of Dr Moreau-I found this to be pretty entertaining-Bela Lugosi was a bit more subtle than usual. Solid if a little predictable plot.Enjoyable.

Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920)-goodness I had a very odd reaction to this especially the ending it seemed to tap into some primal fear. I found it to be possibly more nightmarish than it might actually be-I have no idea why.

[hammerfan]

Son of Frankenstein

[hammerfan]

Ghost of Frankenstein

[The Villain]

The Gorgon (1964)

Another strong character and story driven film by Hammer. I've always enjoyed the turning people into stone bit too so that made it even better.

[hueyisme]

The 1932 version of Dr. Jeklyl and Mr. Hyde with Fredric March was the best version. The others were kind of tame, or had too much gore.

Someone mentioned the Godzilla movies, one of my favorites was Godzilla Vs. Megalon. Funny as hell, I laughed my ass off.

[hammerfan]

Witchfinder General

[Fearonsarms]

Witchfinder General

Hope you saw the recently released full uncut version with the restored cut scenes-magnificent :)

[hammerfan]

Hope you saw the recently released full uncut version with the restored cut scenes-magnificent :)

Uh, no. I watched it on Netflix.

[Fearonsarms]

Uh, no. I watched it on Netflix.

If you get the chance to see it you should-it was ridiculous to cut it-the gore isn't even gratuitous or OTT.

[roshiq]

Twins of Evil (1971)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TOE.jpg

>>: B+

[ispydork]

Dead of night
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9rqtamKbN08/T9fqwG4CiCI/AAAAAAAAGe8/EXhNhktGLhQ/s1600/dead_of_night.jpg

[Fearonsarms]

Twins of Evil (1971)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TOE.jpg

>>: B+

My favourite Hammer film :):):):)

[Fearonsarms]

Dead of night
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9rqtamKbN08/T9fqwG4CiCI/AAAAAAAAGe8/EXhNhktGLhQ/s1600/dead_of_night.jpg

Which segment did you like the best?-I love the one with the ventriloquist's dummy :)

[Dead&Bloated]

I watched The Wasp Woman last night. It was released in 59 I think. Not very good but it beats the original The Fly. Love the remake of The Fly by the way. I'm a Brundlefly fan.

[phantomstranger]

August 16th, 1956 the world lost horror great Bela Lugosi.
To honor this star today's movie is (what else)

"Dracula" (1931)

Universal's classic about the vampire king going to England for a bite (sorry). One of the best.

[Fearonsarms]

The Shuttered Room (1967) thank you Dara and by proxy Ferox for recommending this.

Oliver Reed was as always outstanding in this little slow burning film that did build up to some very nice memorable and tense scenes. I did also love the old aunt in the lighthouse. Not really a movie to get people into Lovecraft but I did enjoy it nonetheless.

[MichaelMyers]

http://www.steve-calvert.co.uk/pub-dom/imgs/white-zombie/white-zombie.JPG

Saw Bela Luguosi's "White Zombie" (1932) this afternoon. Not up there with "Dracula" but still good horror. Nice spooky atmosphere throughout and a nice take on the zombie genre (Bela essentially controls a legion of Haitian zombies with his mind). Only 3.5 out of 5 stars due to not-so-great acting by the rest of the cast. In the public domain, too!

[wizard of gore]

http://www.steve-calvert.co.uk/pub-dom/imgs/white-zombie/white-zombie.JPG

Saw Bela Luguosi's "White Zombie" (1932) this afternoon. Not up there with "Dracula" but still good horror. Nice spooky atmosphere throughout and a nice take on the zombie genre (Bela essentially controls a legion of Haitian zombies with his mind). Only 3.5 out of 5 stars due to not-so-great acting by the rest of the cast. In the public domain, too!

still havnt seen that classic,i can watch it on the net for free...but for some reason good classics like that i have to own and have in my old school collection

[neverending]

I think David Manners is outstanding as a haunted/tortured soul. This is still, IMO, the best zombie movie.

[Fearonsarms]

Rasputin The Mad Monk:Hammer film starring Christopher Lee as the titular character and what a performance he gives!! He completely nailed it and in this film more than any I felt he showed exceptional character depth-he really is very consistent in how he portrays the behaviour of the character e.g the way he uses silence like it's a weapon itself. May not appeal to everyone as it's more about plotting, scheming and lust for power rather than showcasing much killing at least until towards the end. Also I'll admit I expected it to be more campy and unintentionally funny than it actually was but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Essential for any Hammer Fans (no pun intended). :)

[_____V_____]

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Fantastic, although a tad long. My love for courtroom films keeps on increasing.

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Underrated Hammer classic. Anton Diffring is absolutely superb in his portrayal of the horrific doctor.

* * * ½

[neverending]

Read your review on FB. It's a Hammer film I've never seen. I'll have to catch it some day.

[Ferox13]

Rasputin The Mad Monk:Hammer film starring Christopher Lee as the titular character and what a performance he gives!! He completely nailed it and in this film more than any I felt he showed exceptional character depth-

You need to mention his dancing too.

[_____V_____]

Read your review on FB. It's a Hammer film I've never seen. I'll have to catch it some day.

I am surprised! :eek: Seriously though, definitely give it a watch.

[MichaelMyers]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8b/Devilbatposter.jpg/220px-Devilbatposter.jpg

Decent movie, ***.

Bela takes a turn as an evil doctor who engineers a giant killing (paper mache?) bat. More of a mystery than a horror per se. I could think of worse ways to kill an hour.

[wizard of gore]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P89S3BXVL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

this movie was very cool,much better than i was expecting

8/10

[The Ugly Duchess]

I Walked With A Zombie

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Great atmospheric Val Lewton film.

[fortunato]

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this movie was very cool,much better than i was expecting

8/10

Great movie. One of my favorites to watch around Hallowe'en.

[Action Avenue]

Creature from the Black Lagoon.

[Fearonsarms]

You need to mention his dancing too.
Ah beautiful improvisation lol :)

[Tor_Hershman]

Last fantasy film viewed, "Jack & The Beanstalk," Abbot & Costello's do -
last classic horror film, "Night Of The Living Dead."
http://www.amiright.com/photoshops/images/album_1144326206.jpg

[neverending]

Do you realize you misspelled corpse?

[wizard of gore]

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[neverending]

Try another source. IMDB doesn't allow hot-linking of its images.

[The Ugly Duchess]

I Walked With A Zombie - Val Lewton

Great film! Great atmosphere! Highly recommended.


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[MichaelMyers]

"The Blob" (1958)

http://kingtet.com/images/blob.jpg

Not scary by any contemporary standard but lots of fun. Especially the theme song.

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[neverending]

Not to mention the "teenage" Steve McQueen looks about 30...

[newb]

Watched The Mummy [1932] last night

haven't seen this one since I was a wee lad.....not a lot of Mummy in it at all

[wizard of gore]

Watched The Mummy [1932] last night

haven't seen this one since I was a wee lad.....not a lot of Mummy in it at all

is it alright though?its a major classic i still havnt seen

[MichaelMyers]

is it alright though?its a major classic i still havnt seen

On TCM this Sunday night. :cool:

[wizard of gore]

On TCM this Sunday night. :cool:

dont have TCM,have to pay for that sort of tv in nz and im poor

[sfear]

is it alright though?its a major classic i still havnt seen

I really liked it. See it if you get the chance.

[phantomstranger]

"Plan 9 From Outer Space" (1959)
-Vampira, Tor Johnson, Bela Lugosi (kinda)

Plot: IMDB
Aliens resurrect dead humans as zombies and vampires to stop human kind from creating the Solaranite (a sort of sun-driven bomb).

Phantom's Review: It's been years since I last saw this "classic" and it hasn't improved any. Still hysterically bad and Totally amateur. The best of the worst.

[wizard of gore]

"Plan 9 From Outer Space" (1959)
-Vampira, Tor Johnson, Bela Lugosi (kinda)

Plot: IMDB
Aliens resurrect dead humans as zombies and vampires to stop human kind from creating the Solaranite (a sort of sun-driven bomb).

Phantom's Review: It's been years since I last saw this "classic" and it hasn't improved any. Still hysterically bad and Totally amateur. The best of the worst.

sounds terrible...terribly good :)

[newb]

is it alright though?its a major classic i still havnt seen

If your a fan of the classics than it's required viewing


IMO.....not the best of the bunch

don't know if you have Netflix , but it's on the instant viewing

[wizard of gore]

If your a fan of the classics than it's required viewing


IMO.....not the best of the bunch

don't know if you have Netflix , but it's on the instant viewing

yeah no a free movie site to watch it on but would rather add it to my classics collection...and its only a couple bux! for fux ake

[Bob Gray]

The Premature Burial, another one of Roger Corman's forays into Poe, this time without Vincent Price. Ray Milland is the lead actor in this one, maybe Price would have been better but Milland did a fine job.

[realdealblues]

The Old Dark House (1932)

Hadn't watched this one in a while. James Whale & Boris Karloff together again. It's sad that it's kind of a forgotten gem. James Whale really had a great sense of humor that gets me every time.

[alkytrio666]

Dracula's Daughter (1936)

It's pretty lightweight stuff, but it's a lot better than I remember it being last time I saw it. Anyone have a favorite Dracula sequel around here?


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[neverending]

The Old Dark House (1932)

Hadn't watched this one in a while. James Whale & Boris Karloff together again. It's sad that it's kind of a forgotten gem. James Whale really had a great sense of humor that gets me every time.

Love that movie. What a cast!

[Bob Gray]

Night of the Hunter
The Ghoul

[phantomstranger]

Dracula's Daughter (1936)

It's pretty lightweight stuff, but it's a lot better than I remember it being last time I saw it. Anyone have a favorite Dracula sequel around here?


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Of the sequels, "Son OF Dracula" was always my favorite. Atmospheric, well acted and an interesting story.

[Sentinel65]

Recently watched Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
I thought it was a really good movie, one of the few sequels that may surpass the original. It wasn't scary at all, but I found it to be a very fun adventure. The scene with Frankenstein and the blind man was very powerful. The ending was quite surprising and surprisingly depressing compared to the rest of the film. 5/5

[neverending]

Recently watched Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
I thought it was a really good movie, one of the few sequels that may surpass the original. It wasn't scary at all, but I found it to be a very fun adventure. The scene with Frankenstein and the blind man was very powerful. The ending was quite surprising and surprisingly depressing compared to the rest of the film. 5/5

My favorite horror film. With it's subversive anti-religious themes, and its emphasis on humans as the monsters, it's a great cinematic achievement. Thesiger as Praetorius is chilling.

[Fearonsarms]

The Old Dark House (1932)

Hadn't watched this one in a while. James Whale & Boris Karloff together again. It's sad that it's kind of a forgotten gem. James Whale really had a great sense of humor that gets me every time.

Great film :)might re-watch for Halloween

[Fearonsarms]

Of the sequels, "Son OF Dracula" was always my favorite. Atmospheric, well acted and an interesting story.

Ditto adorable atmosphere :)

[The Ugly Duchess]

Of the sequels, "Son OF Dracula" was always my favorite. Atmospheric, well acted and an interesting story.

I agree. I liked this film as well.

Just purchased and watched tonight one of William Castle's gimmick films Macabre (1958). Fairly decent mystery. Hadn't seen it for awhile and forgot the ending. Was guessing up until the end.

The gimmick was that everyone was insured against death by fright.

I always wondered what would have happened if someone would have passed away from natural causes ( not fright) during that movie? I wonder if they would have paid off?

[Fearonsarms]

I agree. I liked this film as well.

Just purchased and watched tonight one of William Castle's gimmick films Macabre (1958). Fairly decent mystery. Hadn't seen it for awhile and forgot the ending. Was guessing up until the end.

The gimmick was that everyone was insured against death by fright.

I always wondered what would have happened if someone would have passed away from natural causes ( not fright) during that movie? I wonder if they would have paid off?

Not seen that-sounds intriguing :)

[alkytrio666]

Of the sequels, "Son OF Dracula" was always my favorite. Atmospheric, well acted and an interesting story.

I've never seen this one. Will have to check it out, especially with several supporting posts following your recommendation.

[fortunato]

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

Hadn't seen this one in awhile. Definitely not my favorite Hammer. It's barely even a horror movie. However, it is interesting watching Peter Cushing be such a horrible human being. I recall reading about how he absolutely hated his role as Frankenstein in this one, especially because of the rape scene.

[Fearonsarms]

Twice-Told Tales (1963) Horror anthology based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne and feature Vincent Price in all three segments. I've wanted to see this for a long time so it's difficult to be objective about it. I guess Vincent Price fans will adore this and I certainly enjoyed it though I did have to watch it in two sittings as it's quite lengthy. But for something quite different you can do far worse.

[ferretchucker]

First focus of study for my Film History class

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Not ideal for a very hungover 9am, but even that can't ruin Metropolis.

[neverending]

Did you see the restored version?

[phantomstranger]

"House Of Dracula" (1945)
-John Carradine, Lon Chaney jr

Plot: IMDB
Dracula arrives at Dr. Edelman's office asking for a cure to his vampirism. However, this is a ruse by Dracula to get near Dr. Edelman's beautiful female assistant and turn her into a vampire. Meanwhile, a sincere Lawrence Talbot, AKA the Wolfman, arrives seeking a cure for his lycanthropy. When Dr. Edelman's first attempt fails, Talbot tries to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff, but instead finds a network of underground caves where Frankensteins Monster is in stasis. Chaos ensues as the three monsters fight for dominance of each other.

Phantom's Review: The last of the "serious" Universal horror films. Not quite as good as "House Of Frankenstein" but still highly entertaining. John Carradine makes for a very classy Count Dracula, Chaney gives his usual fine performance as The Wolf Man and Glen Strange is an awesome looking Frankenstein Monster, although he spends most of the movie strapped to a lab table. Like most of the Universal films, this one has great atmosphere, fine music, sets and costumes. A minor classic, definitely worth watching.

[neverending]

Doctor X

A really strange pre-code horror film with Lionell Atwill and Fay Wray. Crazy plot involving canibalism, rape, a secret formula to create "synthetic flesh" and murder. Filmed in two color Technicolor, giving it that odd, pastel look.

It's creaky, but really out there, with some really weird makeup effects.

[_____V_____]

Doctor X

A really strange pre-code horror film with Lionell Atwill and Fay Wray. Crazy plot involving canibalism, rape, a secret formula to create "synthetic flesh" and murder. Filmed in two color Technicolor, giving it that odd, pastel look.

It's creaky, but really out there, with some really weird makeup effects.

Excellent film. The sequel is even more weirder, and involves creating vampirism. To top it all, Humphrey Bogart is the villain of the piece!

[neverending]

I've seen the sequel. Great to see Bogart in a horror film (with his bunny). This was my first time seeing the original.

[roshiq]

Doctor X

A really strange pre-code horror film with Lionell Atwill and Fay Wray. Crazy plot involving canibalism, rape, a secret formula to create "synthetic flesh" and murder. Filmed in two color Technicolor, giving it that odd, pastel look.

It's creaky, but really out there, with some really weird makeup effects.

Excellent film. The sequel is even more weirder, and involves creating vampirism. To top it all, Humphrey Bogart is the villain of the piece!

Duly noted & added to my Wishlist! :)

[randomgamer666]

frankenstin

[_____V_____]

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Essential October watch. And no matter how many times you see it, the implied tongue-removal scene will still make you cringe.

[hammerfan]

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Essential October watch. And no matter how many times you see it, the implied tongue-removal scene will still make you cringe.

I think I see a Hammer marathon in my near future. :D

[MichaelMyers]

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Nosferatu (1922) - first time I have seen this and was not disappointed. I was fortunate to view an edition with a good orchestra. Nosferatu is creepy-looking in every single scene. Two thumbs way up!

[phantomstranger]

I think I see a Hammer marathon in my near future. :D

My favorite Mummy movie is the Hammer film.. I like the Universal series, but this film made mummy's scary.

[phantomstranger]

"The Four Skulls Of Jonathan Drake" (1959)
-Henry Daniell

Plot: IMDB

-- Jonathan Drake, while attending his brother's funeral, is shocked to find the head of the deceased is missing. When his brother's skull shows up later in a locked cabinet, Drake realizes an ancient curse placed upon his grandfather by a tribe of South American Jivaro Indians is still in effect and that he himself is the probable next victim. That night he is awakened by the approach of an Indian, his lips sewed together with string, and wielding a curare-tipped bamboo knife

Phantom's Review: , Micro-budget horror film. Themes that might have more interesting,had the film had a better script prove to be a bit silly here.Head hunters, immortality and Amazon magic are all used but to no great effect. The acting is over the top (especially Henry Daniell) and there are no real scares. Overall, just another low budget film that is easily forgettable.

[Not_so_Ancient_1]

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Nosferatu (1922) - first time I have seen this and was not disappointed. I was fortunate to view an edition with a good orchestra. Nosferatu is creepy-looking in every single scene. Two thumbs way up!

On the 25th my local orchestra will be showing this and playing. I CAN NOT WAIT :D One of my favorites

[wizard of gore]

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[wizard of gore]

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Nosferatu (1922) - first time I have seen this and was not disappointed. I was fortunate to view an edition with a good orchestra. Nosferatu is creepy-looking in every single scene. Two thumbs way up!

i still havnt seen this and every time i go to buy its way over priced :mad:...and i will not watch it for free on the computer

[Straker]

i still havnt seen this and every time i go to buy its way over priced :mad:...and i will not watch it for free on the computer

I think its a public domain movie so you might be able to find somewhere to download it legally and stick it on a cd. Not sure if its public domain in NZ though.

[Frankenstein]

Day of the Triffids

A top notch dish of horror/scifi awesomeness.

[Bob Gray]

Planet of the Vampires 8/10

A Mario Bava great that has major influences on movies like Alien, Prometheus, Mission to Mars, and Pitch Black.

[Fearonsarms]

Planet of the Vampires 8/10

A Mario Bava great that has major influences on movies like Alien, Prometheus, Mission to Mars, and Pitch Black.

Outstanding film Bava delivered many gems :)

[Soozan]

I am watching hammers the Mummy right now! Can't be beat!

[Bob Gray]

I am watching hammers the Mummy right now! Can't be beat!

Yeah, me too. Gotta love TCM, wish I could stay up and watch The Gorgon but I have to get up early tomorrow.

[The Ugly Duchess]

The Roger Corman film The Day The World Ended.

[hammerfan]

Watching The Bride of Frankenstein on AMC. Next up is a bunch of the Friday the 13th movies. C'mon, AMC, there's more to horror than Jason! :mad:

[phantomstranger]

"The Haunting" (1963)

Plot: IMDB
Dr. Markway, doing research to prove the existence of ghosts, investigates Hill House, a large, eerie mansion with a lurid history of violent death and insanity. With him are the skeptical young Luke, who stands to inherit the house, the mysterious and clairvoyant Theodora and the insecure Eleanor, whose psychic abilities make her feel somehow attuned to whatever spirits inhabit the old mansion. As time goes by it becomes obvious that they have gotten more than they bargained for as the ghostly presence in the house manifests itself in horrific and deadly ways.

Phantom's Review: Arguably, the greatest ghost story ever filmed. Every time I watch this film I'm amazed by how good it is. With the just the use of good acting, writing, some superb direction , minimal FX and plenty of atmosphere director Robert Wise made a true classic. With so many modern films overloaded with special FX, it's nice to sit back and enjoy this creepy classic.

[realdealblues]

Just got back from seeing the original Frankenstein & Bride Of Frankenstein on the Big Screen. Pretty cool event. It was kind of sad there were only about 30 people in the theater though. Anyway, it was pretty fun getting to take my Dad to see a couple of his childhood favorites. The picture quality was impressive. Noticed lots of little things we never noticed on the small screen.

[neverending]

That IS disappointing there were so few people in the audience.

[phantomstranger]

Just got back from the "Frankenstein/ Bride Of Frankenstein" double feature. What a truly awesome way to see these classics. A good crowd of fans and excellent copies of both films. This is a great way to celebrate Halloween.

[wizard of gore]

Just got back from seeing the original Frankenstein & Bride Of Frankenstein on the Big Screen. Pretty cool event. It was kind of sad there were only about 30 people in the theater though. Anyway, it was pretty fun getting to take my Dad to see a couple of his childhood favorites. The picture quality was impressive. Noticed lots of little things we never noticed on the small screen.

thats fukin awsome,i would have been glad there was fuck all people there,people are noisey

[realdealblues]

thats fukin awsome,i would have been glad there was fuck all people there,people are noisey

Yeah, it was nice that it wasn't noisy but it's just sad that so few people (at least in my area) appreciate things like that. There was one younger guy who kept going out to use the phone and probably missed half of both movies, but other than him everyone else sat quietly watching the movies. No screaming kids or babies, no one talking and no one coughing through the whole thing.

[phantomstranger]

"Hound Of The Baskervilles" (1959)
Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee

Plot: IMDB
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the legend of a supernatural hound, a beast that may be stalking a young heir on the fog-shrouded moorland that makes up his estate.

Phantom's Review: While not one of my favorite Holmes films, this is nonetheless a superior mystery film with the ususal Hammer Film atmosphere and style. Cushing makes for a fine Holmes and Christopher Lee is a bit subdued as Sir Henry Baskerville. Well made and entertaining even though they made a few changes to the Arthur Conan Doyle story.

[phantomstranger]

"Curse Of the Undead"(1959)
-Michael Pate, Eric Fleming

Plot: IMDB
Young women in a small Western town are dying one by one of an unknown malady involving massive blood loss. The Carter family's ranch is being terrorized by ruthless land baron Buffer. And a mysterious black-clad gunfighter with an aversion to sunlight has just arrived in town.

Phantom's Review: I love this film. I watch it every Halloween. While most definitely a "B" movie, this is actually a very good "B" movie. It's able to combine elements from both supernatural horror and western into one story and make it good. Filled with familiar character actors that are easily recognizable to fans, some nice creepy atmosphere and a great spooky music score. This is a fun Halloween treat for those of us who are fans of both Horror and Westerns.

[Fearonsarms]

Brighton Rock (1947)-Brit noir set in the seaside town showing off it's underbelly of gangster crimes in the 40s. Astonishing to see a younger William Hartnell than the old crackpot we saw him as in Doctor Who as one of the gansters.I thought personally the character of Pinkie (Richard Attenborough) was overplayed as the cold gang leader but the film overall is very effective in creating the tense atmosphere of the town in both daylight and at night time which is to be commended. Essential viewing for Film Noir fans.

[hueyisme]

I watched an old classic last night, I Bury the Living from 1957 with Richard Boone and Theodore Bikel. Scary movie, even as old as it is. Awsome B+W photography, very effective soundtrack music, and Boone and Bikel give great creepy performances.

[Fearonsarms]

I watched an old classic last night, I Bury the Living from 1957 with Richard Boone and Theodore Bikel. Scary movie, even as old as it is. Awsome B+W photography, very effective soundtrack music, and Boone and Bikel give great creepy performances.

Not seen that-added to "to watch" list cheers :)

[nicolina]

I think it was Rosemarys Baby. A real classic!

[Fearonsarms]

I think it was Rosemarys Baby. A real classic!

You might also like a slightly earlier Polanski film-Repulsion-it's completely different to Rosemary's Baby plot wise but very much has his style :)

[MichaelMyers]

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Oddly I had never seen this original Wolf Man movie until tonight. You can never go wrong with the Universal Monsters.

[neverending]

A class act all the way. Claude Rains, Bela, Maria Ospenskya... and sad old Lon Jr... on of the best!

[sfear]

My favorite of the big three.

[Suicide Sadie]

My favorite classic horror is "The Uninvited" (1944) and "Dragonwyck" (1946). Most of the best true horror came from the 1940's.

[The Ugly Duchess]

My favorite classic horror is "The Uninvited" (1944) and "Dragonwyck" (1946). Most of the best true horror came from the 1940's.

To me The Uninvited is the best ghost story of all time.

Great atmoshere, creepy and scary without a lot of Gore.

I also like Dragonwyck as well.

I always loved the Universal horror films best, followed by the Hammer ones.

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THE DUCHESS

[The Ugly Duchess]

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You can never go wrong with the Universal Monsters.

I agree with that completely!
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THE DUCHESS

[phantomstranger]

"Gammera The Invincible" (1966)

Plot:
After the atomic bombs carried by a shot-down Soviet bomber explode in the Arctic, a 200 foot tall, fire breathing, flying turtle monster (Damn, what were they smoking back then) awakens from it's hibernation and goes on a destructive rampage.

Phantom's Review: Japanese cheese at it's finest. Cool monster, bad dubbing, lots of destruction. And like the original "Godzilla' before it, this film has been "Americanized" with footage showing soldiers, scientists and talk show hosts dealing with the monster. These scenes are hysterical. A fun way to spend an afternoon.

[fortunato]

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Criterion release. Looks fantastic.

[Fearonsarms]

Not horror but "The Face Behind THe Mask" (1941) classic film noir with Peter Lorre. Very exciting for a classic noir and characters that you genuinely care about-recommended to Peter Lorre and 40s film noir fans one of the my personal fave of the genre along with Nightmare Alley (1947)