Last Seen pre-1970 Classic/Vintage Horror Movie?

[Roiffalo]

^ I think I caught that on Svengoolie once. Interesting movie to say the least. I actually enjoyed myself watching it. XD

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Psycho

This movie need not be reviewed. And I of course mean the classic 1960 original. I refuse to acknowledge the remake.

[horcrux2007]

^ I think I caught that on Svengoolie once. Interesting movie to say the least. I actually enjoyed myself watching it. XD

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Psycho

This movie need not be reviewed. And I of course mean the classic 1960 original. I refuse to acknowledge the remake.

What remake?

[hammerfan]

What remake?

1998 with Vince Vaughan (Vaughn?) and Anne Heche

[horcrux2007]

1998 with Vince Vaughan (Vaughn?) and Anne Heche

twas a joke

[hammerfan]

twas a joke

Sorry

[Roiffalo]

Lol, it's okay, Hammerfan. I wasn't sure if he was being serious or not either.

[Roiffalo]

The Fly

Knocking off movies on my Netflix list, and it was tough to narrow it down this round for some reason. Then I saw 'Vincent Price' in the cast on this one. There wasn't anything to decide other than if I wanted to waste time getting popcorn. I didn't even know he was in it, such a pleasant surprise. Not what I expected but it was a good movie. Loved the build up to the reveal of the fly headed human. Not so much the human headed fly. XD

[Gears-of-Warren]

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[Gears-of-Warren]

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[Ferox13]

^Terrible film.

[Gears-of-Warren]

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[Gears-of-Warren]

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[Roiffalo]

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The Hands of Orlac (1924)
The wife looks deranged. With her hammy acting I wouldn't be surprised if it was true. Maybe that's just because that's how women were supposed to be on screen back in the day but i dunno. Hard to take a horror movie seriously when she's being all over dramatic while the doctor looks like he's not even home.
But it came back around and had a good ending.
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[Gears-of-Warren]

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[Roiffalo]

^ Helpful as always, Gears.

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The Awful Dr. Orlof
Certainly a classic in my book. I really felt for the henchman character. I want to say his name was 'Morpho', but I kept hearing 'Mofo'. That's what you get for dubbing.

[phantomstranger]

To ccelebrate Christopher Lee's and Vincent Price's co birthdays:

1) "Horror Of Dracula" (greatest vampire movie ever)
2) "House On Haunted Hill"

Happy Birthday gentlemen::devil::

[hammerfan]

To ccelebrate Christopher Lee's and Vincent Price's co birthdays:

1) "Horror Of Dracula" (greatest vampire movie ever)
2) "House On Haunted Hill"

Happy Birthday gentlemen::devil::

You missed Peter Cushing's birthday!

[Evermonster]

Mill of the Stone Women - Il mulino delle donne di pietra (1960)

A nice little atmospheric neglected treasure.

[phantomstranger]

You missed Peter Cushing's birthday!

Yes, I did. But im making up for it today with a viewing of 'Hound Of The Baskervilles'.
Happy Birthday.

[Evermonster]

The Haunted Palace (1963)

A good atmospheric film and a fine example of Gothic cinema. Aesthetically very successful and a Vincent Price on top of his art as usual. An excellent viewing.

[Roiffalo]

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Black Sunday
aka: The Mask of Satan

Not bad. I enjoyed the corpse-y effects, which were actually fairly good. Don't let the summary fool you though. It's less about witches and more about vampires.
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[phantomstranger]

'Mystery Street' (1950)
-Ricardo Montalban, Marshall Thompsan, Elsa Lancaster

Plot: IMDB
Vivian, a B-girl working at "The Grass Skirt," is being brushed off by her rich, married boyfriend. To confront him, she hijacks drunken customer Henry Shanway and his car from Boston to Cape Cod, where she strands Henry...and is never seen again. Months later, a skeleton is found (sans clothes or clues) on a lonely Cape Cod beach. Using the macabre expertise of Harvard forensic specialist Dr. McAdoo, Lt. Pete Morales must work back from bones to the victim's identity, history, and killer. Will he succeed in time to save an innocent suspect?

Phantom's Review: Solid , well made "Noir" murder mystery. One of the first films to use Forensic science as a tool to solve the crime. (Fans of CSI might enjoy it) Montalban is terrific as the young detective assigned to solve a murder. Elsa Lancaster is also great as a scheming landlady out to blackmail the murderer. If you enjoy classic murder mystery's, you should enjoy this film.

[horcrux2007]

I watched Repulsion last night. it was really good!

[FryeDwight]

THE FLESH EATERS (1964). Pretty audacious little film that plays like a twisted GILLIGAN'S ISLAND episode. The "Mickey" scene is awesome in it's cruelty! ***1/2

[horcrux2007]

Damn there's a lot of 60's classics I need to rewatch. I remember watching Psycho and The Haunting, but that was before I really got into movies. I need to properly watch them.

[FryeDwight]

In honor Of Christopher Lee, who just passed away ::sad::, watching HORROR OF DRACULA (1958).****
Thanks Chris

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Dracula: Prince of Darkness, 1966. 8/10

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[phantomstranger]

"Horror Of Dracula"
" Dracula Prince Of Darkness"

R.I.P. Sir Christopher Lee
::devil::

[hammerfan]

Watching "Horror of Dracula" right now - starting my Christopher Lee marathon

[Ferox13]

In memory of Chris Lee:

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[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Horror Hotel. 1960. 7/10

http://thegirlwhoknewtoomuch.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/horror-hotel-creepy-peeps.jpg

[phantomstranger]

'The Smiling Ghost' (1941)
-Wayne Morris

Plot: IMDB
Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.
Phantom's Review: Goofy, but entertaining "Old Dark House" style mystery/comedy.
Plenty of slapstick humor,some nice atmospheric scenes, and a couple of decent attempts at actual scares. The plots not very original, but the acting is fine and it moves at a brisk pace. Not a classic, but I enjoyed it.

::EEK!::

[Repo'd]

Tarantula 1955

Starring one of my favorite 50's era actors, John Agar and the always gorgeous Mara Corday. I never grow tired of this movie, and I'm pretty sure I've seen it 13 million times.

[FryeDwight]

Me too..one of the first horror films I caught-no pun intended::big grin::. Still enjoy watching it a couple times a year and also catching a young Clint Eastwood as the pilot towards the end of the film..."Drop 'em ALL!"

[FryeDwight]

ATTACK OF THE GIANT LEECHES (1958). Real low budget hurts this, but good turns by Bruno Vesota and the late luscious Yvette Vickers make it worth checking out. ***

[Repo'd]

Me too..one of the first horror films I caught-no pun intended::big grin::. Still enjoy watching it a couple times a year and also catching a young Clint Eastwood as the pilot towards the end of the film..."Drop 'em ALL!"

Ya know, Tarantula was one of the first Horror movies I remember watching too. It's right up there with the Universal Monsters on my list of things I blame/thank for my horror addiction. I could add The Tingler to that list as well. Hmm, I guess I know what I'm watching next.


The Tingler- You can't go wrong with Vincent Price in a William castle movie. I also really love the silly but grand concept of the titular creature. It exists in all of us, but fear triggers it's growth? That in itself is creepy enough for me. Yeah, watching this movie today, I appreciate it for the camp value, but when I saw it, and those " in blood red color " scenes, at the age of 8 or 9, …sheesh, that shit scared me to death.

[FryeDwight]

You are 100% correct..the Price/Castle combo was great. Tried THE TINGLER when real young but just scared me too much...didn't see it until years later and absolutely love it...silly, but scary as well. Vincent is hilarious with his verbal sparring with his wife and probably in one of the first LSD trips ever filmed.

[Repo'd]

" The walls! THE WALLS! "::big grin::

[FryeDwight]

LOVE that part::smile::::smile::::big grin::::big grin::!

[roshiq]

The Three Faces of Eve (1957)

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>>: B+

[Imhotep]

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). The print was terrible, but terrific to see it finally.

[FryeDwight]

DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE (1941). While I still think the 1932 version is superior, this is better than I gave it credit for initially. Very good production value and performances, especially luscious Ingrid Bergman who is wonderful here and quite tragic.
Spencer Tracy is OK in the title role, but all I could think of was an on set visitor asking "Which one is he now?". ***1/2

[Repo'd]

I Walked With a Zombie

[Roiffalo]

The Invisible Man
*spoilers in white*

I'm just gonna confess it I REGRET SO MUCH PASSING THE COLLECTION UP LAST HALLOWEEN. But when I have to choose between Frankenstein with three movies including the Wolfman, I have my priorities. THIS YEAR THOUGH. I'll fix that this year.
/digress

Claude Rainsssss ::love::
Dayum he was a looker in his younger days. Shame you only get to see that lovely face for a slit second for his death scene. Anyway I did see PART of this once some time ago. But I was in desperate need of watching it from beginning to end. I read the book too way back in high school so I don't remember much to compare them, but shit this movie isn't labeled a classic for nothing!

FANTASTIC acting by Claude, I grew nostalgic for his role in Phantom of the Opera. His not so steady decline into insanity was much fun to behold, with an evil laugh that is a bit contagious. But I about died on the trouser scene. ::big grin::

[FryeDwight]

THE INVISIBLE MAN is a absolute classic...scary, wonderful FX, humor which is actually funny and a top grade performance by Claude, one of my favorite actors. He is buried in Holderness NH, about 15-20 miles from where I live

[Roiffalo]

THE INVISIBLE MAN is a absolute classic...scary, wonderful FX, humor which is actually funny and a top grade performance by Claude, one of my favorite actors. He is buried in Holderness NH, about 15-20 miles from where I live
Agreed 100%.
Damn that's awesome, Frye. If you ever make your way to his resting place, give him my respect.

[FryeDwight]

Agreed 100%.
Damn that's awesome, Frye. If you ever make your way to his resting place, give him my respect.

Will do...have been there twice and lovely little cemetary it is. You can see a photo of it on FIND A GRAVE.COM

[Repo'd]

Enjoying Barbara Steele in Black Sunday. Practically flawless work from Master film maker, Mario Bava. Even after many watches through the years, my eyes are still riveted to the screen.

[Roiffalo]

The Black Sleep
Rathbone, Chaney, and Lugosi! Oh my! ::love::
And even John Carradine. With such a cast how can I possibly say 'no'.


Enjoying Barbara Steele in Black Sunday. Practically flawless work from Master film maker, Mario Bava. Even after many watches through the years, my eyes are still riveted to the screen.

Watched that not too long ago myself. Quite enjoyed it, must give it another watch. If only to hear that line.
"You have no reason to fear the dead. They sleep very soundly." ::smile::

[Roiffalo]

Invisible Invaders
Considering I don't much care for zombies or aliens, this was actually entertaining. The narrator was a little unnecessary. Or at least it didn't need to be so dramatic. It was obvious in how much danger the main characters and the rest of the world were in. Ending was hammy.

[phantomstranger]

'Rider Of The Skull' (1965)

Plot:
A masked rider and two companions travel thru old Mexico fighting supernatural creatures such as a werewolf, A vampire and a headless Horseman.

Phantom's Review: Definitely falling into the catagory of 'Weird Western' this is one of the most hysterically bad movies I have ever seen. God awful FX, terrible acting, a toatally inept hero, and i awear the masked hero must have changed actors in the second part of the film, because he looks taller and thinner. Wonderfully bad Mexican made film. Perfect for a Bad Movie Night.

[SerialKiller]

Carnival of Souls.

[FryeDwight]

THE GIANT GILA MONSTER (1959). Not great by any means but fun little flick made by the same people who did THE KILLER SHREWS the same year. Some good laughs and neat Hot Rods are sidelined by an awful song that gets sung twice and a lethargic pace throughout. **1/2

[Repo'd]

THE GIANT GILA MONSTER (1959). Not great by any means but fun little flick made by the same people who did THE KILLER SHREWS the same year. Some good laughs and neat Hot Rods are sidelined by an awful song that gets sung twice and a lethargic pace throughout. **1/2

Oh, how I love the Giant Gila Monster. It falls in the so bad it's good category for me. The lead male, Chase Winstead, as played by Don Sullivan is so damn likable. Even the local sheriff has his back, and this kid's supposed to be a hot rodder! The music is pretty bad, but I do catch myself humming that stupid ""There was a mushroom " song quite a bit, so it's at least annoyingly catchy.
I don't find the pace lethargic at all, what with the platter party, a drunken Steamroller Smith ( "The Disc Jockey!!" ), and all those groovy cars, how could i ever be bored? Yeah, I'm a Gila devotee, to say the least.
So, needless to say I believe I enjoy it more than you did, Frye, but I have to thank you for posting about it!

[phantomstranger]

"Two On A Guillotine" (1965)
-Connie Stevens, Dean Jones, Ceaser Romero

Plot: Imdb

Duke Duquesne is a very eccentric magician, and owing to his lifestyle his two-year-old daughter, Cassie, is sent away to live with an aunt. After twenty years, news of her father's death brings her back to Los Angeles to attend his funeral. The day after her arrival, she is told he left a rather odd will. It specifies that she will inherit her father's estate on the condition that she stay in his creepy palatial mansion for seven nights in a row - alone.

Phantom's Review:
Enjoyable, atmospheric, but not very scary little mystery thriller. directed by William Conrad (Cannon, Nero Wolfe)the film feels like its trying to be a William Castle style film without William Castle.
Surprisingly good acting from a small picture. Very atmospheric and filled with Haunted House Gimmicks. Very much ,in same vein as the original "House On Haunted Hill"/ "Old Dark House". Surprise twist ending (that's not very surprising).
This is an enjoyable movie, if your not expecting much.

[phantomstranger]

'War Of The Colossal Beast'(1958)
-Sally Fraser
Plot: IMDB
Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.

Phantom's Review:
Goofy as Hell, but fun giant monster movie from Bert I. Gordon. Sequel to 'The Amazing Colossal Man', the film has ok acting, a standard plot and special FX that have to been to be believed. Like all of Gordon's films, this is a wonderfully silly movie. Highly entertaining, if your not expecting a classic.

[FryeDwight]

Like this myself, but find it lacking to THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN.
Too bad Glen Manning and the Fifty Foot Woman (from ATTACK OF) couldn't have hooked up and gotten away from it all.

[FryeDwight]

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939). Haven't watched this since my daughter was little so it's been awhile. Still a wonderful film with still amazing sets, special effects and makeup. Remember back when I was younger how it would come to TV once a year and how much Margaret Hamilton scared me as the Witch. *****

[hammerfan]

House on Haunted Hill

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House on Haunted Hill

What a fun movie. The combination of Vincent Price and Carol Ohmart in a William Castle film is almost too much for my heart to stand.

[hammerfan]

What a fun movie. The combination of Vincent Price and Carol Ohmart in a William Castle film is almost too much for my heart to stand.

Hands-down my favorite Vincent Price film. ::love::

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Hands-down my favorite Vincent Price film. ::love::

What a great choice! I would have to say it's in consideration for my top Price film. Along with Theater of Blood.

And The Tingler.

and Dr. Phibes.

and Witchfinder General.

and...::roll eyes::

This could go on a while.

[hammerfan]

What a great choice! I would have to say it's in consideration for my top Price film. Along with Theater of Blood.

And The Tingler.

and Dr. Phibes.

and Witchfinder General.

and...::roll eyes::

This could go on a while.

::big grin:: I'm also partial to his Poe movies.

[Repo'd]

Same! Just watched Pit two nights ago with someone who had never seen it. Her reaction? " Why dont I own this movie??" ::big grin::

Love it!

[hammerfan]

Same! Just watched Pit two nights ago with someone who had never seen it. Her reaction? " Why dont I own this movie??" ::big grin::

Love it!

I need to re-watch them, it's been too long!

[Roiffalo]

Hands-down my favorite Vincent Price film. ::love::

Mine too! ^^

I also like the Poe films, but for some reason have yet to watch the new copies I received offline.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Exterminating Angel, 1962. 8/10.

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Bunuel had wrapped me in his spell.

[Repo'd]

Watched Nightmare Castle this morning. Barbara Steele in TWO roles! That's twice the Steele you get in your average Barbara Steele movie.

[Roiffalo]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman
Lost count of which rewatch this is. I just wanted the background noise really, but I learn a little more from it each time I watch it. Never noticed that Lawrence's middle name was 'Stewart' til this viewing... What a terrible ring it makes. Anyway, it's one of my favorites. Even if Larry is a whinny bitch who can't keep track of his time of the month.

[Repo'd]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman
Lost count of which rewatch this is. I just wanted the background noise really, but I learn a little more from it each time I watch it. Never noticed that Lawrence's middle name was 'Stewart' til this viewing... What a terrible ring it makes. Anyway, it's one of my favorites. Even if Larry is a whinny bitch who can't keep track of his time of the month..

Fun movie! The Song of the New Wine is a highlight for me.

[Roiffalo]

Fun movie!

The Song of the New Wine is a highlight for me.

Right!

Not so much for Larry XD

[Repo'd]

Ha! Quite true. I guess if I was a creature of the night who is tortured by my near immortality, that " death is long " line might bug me too!

[Roiffalo]

Ha! Quite true. I guess if I was a creature of the night who is tortured by my near immortality, that " death is long " line might bug me too!

That's something about the movie that bothered me. As much as I don't encourage suicide, I don't see how it should be so hard to die. He never even tried. Fire or decapitation usually do the trick.

[Repo'd]

That's something about the movie that bothered me. As much as I don't encourage suicide, I don't see how it should be so hard to die. He never even tried. Fire or decapitation usually do the trick.

Interesting point, Roi. Perhaps setting oneself ablaze or beheading oneself is not as easy as you assume. I mean, I know I couldn't do those things to myself. Maybe if he could have slit a wrist or hung himself it would have been something he would have considered. I'm not saying those options are easy but they do seem more feasible than fire or self-decapitation. Or, could it be that that the film was made in the 1940's and the "sin" factor is what prevents Larry from taking his own life?

[Roiffalo]

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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Classic horror comedy I grew up with staring Don Knotts. I recommend giving it a watch.

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Or, could it be that that the film was made in the 1940's and the "sin" factor is what prevents Larry from taking his own life?

Most likely that. But if he cared about humanity at all wouldn't trying to properly end his life be for the greater good? Or at the very least lock himself up on full moon nights!! Honestly, Larry, get a fucking almanac!

[phantomstranger]

"House Of Dracula" (1945)
-John Carradine, Lon Chaney Jr, Glen Strange

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 second of Universal's Monster Mash Up's. Entertaining and atmospheric, filled with all the great monster movie cliches, angry villagers with torches, mad scientists in their laboratory, Dracula seducing a beautiful woman and the Wolfman acting tortured and cursed
This film has it all. Total enjoyment for classic monster fans

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Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Terror, with Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Basil Rathbone.

[FryeDwight]

"House Of Dracula" (1945)
-John Carradine, Lon Chaney Jr, Glen Strange

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 second of Universal's Monster Mash Up's. Entertaining and atmospheric, filled with all the great monster movie cliches, angry villagers with torches, mad scientists in their laboratory, Dracula seducing a beautiful woman and the Wolfman acting tortured and cursed
This film has it all. Total enjoyment for classic monster fans

I quite agree about this one...silly, but so much fun.

[Repo'd]

Celebrating what would be Morris Ankrum's birthday today! Born on this day in 1896, Ankrum was in about a million television shows and did a ton of movies a well. I know and love him from the countless old 1950's black and white sci fi flicks he had roles in. Some of them, like The Giant Claw, Earth VS Flying Saucers and Giant From the Unknown are among my favorites from that era.

Gone but not forgotten, Morris! Happy birthday and rest in peace.

[Repo'd]

The Giant Mantis

[FryeDwight]

THE BODY SNATCHER (1945). One of my favorite Lewtons with fantastic turns by Boris Karloff and henry Danniel. Boris's scene with Bela Lugosi in his home is classic and extremely atmospheric. ****1/2

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THE BODY SNATCHER (1945). One of my favorite Lewtons with fantastic turns by Boris Karloff and henry Danniel. Boris's scene with Bela Lugosi in his home is classic and extremely atmospheric. ****1/2

It's an undisputed classic, for sure. I love so many of Lewton's films and this one stands out even among all of his amazing works. As you say, Frye, the performances from the leads are as good as it gets, and don't forget the stellar direction from another cinema giant, Robert Wise.

[Repo'd]

Speaking of classics. Just watched The Thing (1951) for probably the 50th time.

[Ferox13]

http://www.vampyres-online.com/images/alt_curse_of_the_undead_big.jpg

This was a nice change of pace. It runs like an episode of Gun Smoke or Have Gun Will Travel with some horror elements added. There is a nice original take on the vampire myth too.

[phantomstranger]

http://www.vampyres-online.com/images/alt_curse_of_the_undead_big.jpg

This was a nice change of pace. It runs like an episode of Gun Smoke or Have Gun Will Travel with some horror elements added. There is a nice original take on the vampire myth too.

One of my favorite movies. As a fan of both Horror and Westerns, I enjoyed how this movie blended both genres and stayed true to both.

::devil::

[phantomstranger]

"Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman" (1958)
-Allison Hayes

Plot: IMDB
Nancy Archer is a rich socialite who is unhappily married to husband Harry who left her once but came back to her when he needed money. It hasn't stopped him from continuing his affair with Honey Parker and Nancy knows it. After a confrontation at a local bar, Nancy takes off in her car and has an encounter with a large sphere on the road. There have been rumors of UFOs in the area but no one will believe her. After a second encounter, Nancy grows to an amazing size. More than enough to get her revenge.
Phantom's Review: What can I say that hasn't already been said about this film?
It is one of the most iconic BAD movies ever made. Wonderfully cheesy FX. Over the top (no pun intended) acting and a goofy as Hell plot. Highly enjoyable fare for a Bad Movie Night.

[hammerfan]

Tales of Terror - Great little Vincent Price anthology

[Monkey Astronaut]

I Bury the Living (1958)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/86/IBuryTheLiving.jpg

Underrated horror noir from B-movie director Albert Band. Richard Boone gives a fantastic performance as the lead character who starts to question his own sanity after he discovers people die every time he puts a black pin in their grave site on the map in the cemetery office. I found it fascinating watching his decent into depression and madness. The use of lighting and score set the mood perfectly and the building tension throughout is superb. The reveal at the end was a bit predictable by today's standards but nonetheless effective and the ending is very satisfying. I'm already looking forward to rewatching this.

[Martha]

Nightmare Castle with Barbara Steele

[FryeDwight]

TWENTY MILLION MILES TO EARTH (1958). Pretty good little monster that grows big big big with wonderful Harryhausen effects. Can't help feeling sorry for the Ymir as he certainly didn't ask to come here and suffer all the abuse he gets. ***1/2

[Monkey Astronaut]

Atom Age Vampire (1960)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Atom-age-vampire-poster.jpg

[Repo'd]

Nightmare Castle with Barbara Steele

Terrific movie! After Black Sunday, probably my favorite Steele film.

[Repo'd]

It Came From Beneath the Sea

Nice Harryhausen effects! Overall it's a by the numbers 1950's monster flick, but the excellent stop motion effects and a strong cast make it work...more or less. Not the best of the subgenre but it's not bad.

[FryeDwight]

Atom Age Vampire (1960)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Atom-age-vampire-poster.jpg

GREAT little movie-doesn't always make any sense, but too much fun to quibble about.

[Martha]

The Ghost (1963) with Barbara Steele

[Martha]

The Crime of Dr Crespi based on Edgar Allan Poe.

The film is 1935 and stars director Erich Von Stroheim as Dr. Crespi.

He develops a serum that puts his enemies into a catatonic state whereby they are still alive but seem dead. He then buries them alive.

The interest for me is the fact that actor Dwight Frye ( who had cornered the market on hunchbacks and other weird characters in the Frankenstein and Dracula films) plays Dr. Thomas. He is third billed in the cast and this is the biggest role he had in any film.

Still in the era of talkies where at time parts can seem somewhat hammy.

More of a mystery/thriller than a horror but the premises of putting someone into a catatonic state and burying them alive does qualify it for the horror genre.

The IMDB rates it 5.3 out of 10.

Very old film but still interesting. Especially seeing Dwight Frye in a more normal type role.

Try it!

[Repo'd]

I didnt know Dwight Frye was in this. Love that guy! I'll be grabbing a copy, thanks Martha!

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Through The Glass Darkly, 1961, 9/10


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One of the greatest directors ever to peer into the human soul..

To see “through a glass” — a mirror — “darkly” is to have an obscure or imperfect vision of reality.

[SerialKiller]

Rosemary's Baby-1968.

I hadn't watched this since I was little, so it was like seeing it for the first time. It kind of made me want to get pregnant. Has anyone here seen Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby??? I hear horrible things. ::big grin::

[hammerfan]

Rosemary's Baby-1968.

I hadn't watched this since I was little, so it was like seeing it for the first time. It kind of made me want to get pregnant. Has anyone here seen Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby??? I hear horrible things. ::big grin::

Never heard of it!

[SerialKiller]

Never heard of it!


That speaks volumes. ::big grin::


I'm going to try to track it down, I can't help being as curious as a cat.

[Repo'd]

That speaks volumes. ::big grin::


I'm going to try to track it down, I can't help being as curious as a cat.


I've also heard horrible things but I've never seen it. Possibly some cosmic reason has kept this from happening. Could it be that the cosmos, knowing how much I love the original Rosemary's Baby, have kept me from seeing the horribleness of the sequel in order to keep my head from exploding?

The world may never know.

[phantomstranger]

'Captain Blood' (1935)
-Errol Flynn
Plot: IMDB

Arrested during the Monmouth Rebellion and falsely convicted of treason, Dr. Peter Blood is banished to the West Indies and sold into slavery. In Port Royal, Jamaica the Governor's daughter Arabella Bishop buys him for £10 to spite her uncle, Col. Bishop who owns a major plantation. Life is hard for the men and for Blood as well. By chance he treats the Governor's gout and is soon part of the medical service. He dreams of freedom and when the opportunity strikes, he and his friends rebel taking over a Spanish ship that has attacked the city. Soon, they are the most feared pirates on the seas, men without a country attacking all ships. When Arabella is prisoner, Blood decides to return her to Port Royal only to find that it is under the control of England's new enemy, France. All of them must decide if they are to fight for their new King.

Phantom's Review:
For night five of "International Talk Like A Pirate Day" week, I've chosen, this, a true Hollywood classic. One of the great swashbuckling adventure, with one of it's greatest stars, Errol Flynn. Spectacular action, a gorgeous leading lady, and plenty of high seas adventure. This is one of early Hollywood's best films. If you like classic films, this one is for you.

[hammerfan]

Creature From the Black Lagoon

[The Bloofer Lady]

Rosemary's Baby-1968.

I hadn't watched this since I was little, so it was like seeing it for the first time. It kind of made me want to get pregnant. Has anyone here seen Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby??? I hear horrible things. ::big grin::

Found it on YouTube awhile ago and started to watch it. Stopped after about 10 minutes if memory serves me right. Couldn't believe it had anything to do with the original!

[Roiffalo]

'Captain Blood' (1935)
-Errol Flynn
Plot: IMDB

Arrested during the Monmouth Rebellion and falsely convicted of treason, Dr. Peter Blood is banished to the West Indies and sold into slavery. In Port Royal, Jamaica the Governor's daughter Arabella Bishop buys him for £10 to spite her uncle, Col. Bishop who owns a major plantation. Life is hard for the men and for Blood as well. By chance he treats the Governor's gout and is soon part of the medical service. He dreams of freedom and when the opportunity strikes, he and his friends rebel taking over a Spanish ship that has attacked the city. Soon, they are the most feared pirates on the seas, men without a country attacking all ships. When Arabella is prisoner, Blood decides to return her to Port Royal only to find that it is under the control of England's new enemy, France. All of them must decide if they are to fight for their new King.

Phantom's Review:
For night five of "International Talk Like A Pirate Day" week, I've chosen, this, a true Hollywood classic. One of the great swashbuckling adventure, with one of it's greatest stars, Errol Flynn. Spectacular action, a gorgeous leading lady, and plenty of high seas adventure. This is one of early Hollywood's best films. If you like classic films, this one is for you.
One of my favorite vintage films! Great filming, casting, acting, story, honestly what's not to love?! Not to mention it has Basil Rathbone in it too.

[Monkey Astronaut]

Alphaville (1965)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ad/Alphaville1965.jpg

Fascinating French film noir by Jean-Luc Godard set in a futuristic dystopia controlled by a supercomputer called Alpha 60. A pulp detective goes undercover as a reporter in a technocratic dictatorship where free thought, art, love and other emotions have been outlawed and the concept of the individual does not exist. Visually stunning, perfectly paced and scored with some excellent dialogue and interesting characters. Eddie Constantine is just damn cool as the protagonist Lemmy Caution. The voice used for Alpha 60 is absolutely creepy and it's very menacing how its presence is felt throughout Alphaville. The society itself is a pretty unnerving place particularly the mentality if it's citizens. People are forbidden to ask "why" and must instead say "because". There are dictionaries (referred to as Bibles) that are constantly being censored when certain words begin to evoke emotions in people as well as brainwashing and mass public executions of those who show emotion and "act illogically". The climax is tense and there's a bit of action even a car chase. I quite enjoyed the clever way the machine is beaten and found the ending to be pretty satisfying.

[phantomstranger]

'Bell, Book And Candle' (1958)
-Kim Novak, James Stewart
Plot: IMDB
Gillian Holroyd is just your average, modern-day, witch, living in a New York apartment with her Siamese familiar, Pyewacket. But one day a handsome publisher, Shep Henderson walks into her building and Gillian decides she wants him--especially as it turns out he's marrying Merle Kittridge, an old poison penpal from Gillian's college days. So, Gillian casts a spell over Shep. But her powers are in danger of being exorcised by something stronger than the bell-book-and-candle routine: Love.

Phantom's Review:
A year after starring together in the classic Hitchcock thriller "Vertigo", Novak and Stewart re team for this delightful supernatural romantic comedy. The two actors have excellent chemistry and it;s fun to watch them work together.Jack Lemmon costars as Novaks younger brother, a greedy warlock and Elsa Lancaster is her ditsy Aunt Queenie. One of the inspirations for the classic sitcom 'Bewitched"this is a very entertaining light hearted film.

[Repo'd]

I Bury The Living, 1958

Sneaky good!

[mikech]

Just saw Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein (1931/1935) for the first time. The original had a lot of pathos for the monster, his attempts at humanity, his fleeing the mob. The Bride, not so much, but some cool camerawork and a good ending, I thought.

[roshiq]

I Bury The Living, 1958

Sneaky good!

Loved it too! ::cool::

[Repo'd]

Loved it too! ::cool::

A great watch, right roshiq? Just the right amount of dread, and how about that awesome, unforgettable theme?

[roshiq]

A great watch, right roshiq? Just the right amount of dread, and how about that awesome, unforgettable theme?

Ditto! Always love this sort of twisted stories. In 2009, while we're having a great competition here on HDC, I even pitched an idea of remaking it in a response to a particular challenge of remake a movie from 50s/60s or 70s!

Here you can find the details:

http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=784233&postcount=462 (http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=784233&postcount=462)

http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=784234&postcount=463

[phantomstranger]

'Psycho' (1960
-Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh

Alfred Hitchcocks masterpiece. Saw it on the big screen as part of the TCM/Fathom events series. Beautifully remastered. This film is absolutely perfect. A classic from beginning to end. Hitchcocks best.

[Repo'd]

Ditto! Always love this sort of twisted stories. In 2009, while we're having a great competition here on HDC, I even pitched an idea of remaking it in a response to a particular challenge of remake a movie from 50s/60s or 70s!

Here you can find the details:

http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=784233&postcount=462 (http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=784233&postcount=462)

http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=784234&postcount=463

I'm already a fan of Black Pins of Death! Sounds like a Giallo. I especially appreciated your reasons for choosing the movie to remake. Sound ideas and clearly shows a reverence for the genre. When you make this, I want my DVD signed!

[Repo'd]

My all time favorite movie was released on this date in 1974. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is 41 years old today. To celebrate, I'm watching this with my beloved tonight and having some Halloween cupcakes.

And hours later I realize that I posted in the wrong section. Sweet. :D

[FryeDwight]

THE MONSTER OF PIEDRAS BLANCAS (1959). Cheesy, but fun flick that had quite a few gruesome images for the time. Cheerful Les Tremayne and Sourpuss Sheriff (can't remember his name right now although I can see him-think first name was Forest) make a pretty cool team. ***

Fond memories of this from late 1972...my seven year old brother and I (10 going on 11) watched ATTACK OF THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE that afternoon which gave him the heebie jeebies, then went to the Army Post theater to check out THE GREEN SLIME-the scene with the charred guy falling forward really freaked him out-an finally watched TMFPB on CHILLER theatre and the carnage in here was too much for him, especially>>>>>SPOILER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the severed head , which had him all but screaming...poor guy just ODed on terror THAT day::big grin::::big grin::!!

[newb]

Frankenstein 1931

[Vodstok]

Not horror per se, but I bought and watched the original Mad Max today. It holds up amazingly well given its age.

Fun Fact: Toecutter is Immortan Joe in Fury Road (same actor, not character)

[hammerfan]

Night of the Living Dead

[Repo'd]

War Of The Worlds

[Morningriser]

The River's Edge (1957)

Not sure if you would exactly call it horror but it does have a few bloody scenes in it and is in color which was somewhat rare for that time period.

It follows a newly married couple (Anthony Quinn and Debra Paget) and the wife's former lover and partner in crime Ray Milland). The two reconnect and she turns against her husband who is being paid $10,000 by the wife's lover to take them safely across the border into Mexico.

This has some Hitchcock undertones to it in my opinion and for what it is it's certainly worth checking out. It is on Netflix, which is where I saw it.

[Daniel J Mellor]

Creature From The Black Lagoon

My favourite of the classic Universal Monsters.

[Repo'd]

Creature From The Black Lagoon

My favourite of the classic Universal Monsters.

A classic to be sure. That creature design is still a wonder.


Watched Plan 9 From Outer Space last night. It was Ed Wood's birthday and it seemed appropriate. ::wink::

[hammerfan]

The Wolf Man

[SerialKiller]

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir-1947. Not really a horror film, but a charming little ghost story. I love Gene Tierney.

[Roiffalo]

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir-1947. Not really a horror film, but a charming little ghost story. I love Gene Tierney.

The ending of that really disappointed me. Up til that point I was going to check out the show but now I doubt I will. But mom insisted the show was good and to try anyway...

[Repo'd]

Getting ready for a Monster weekend and Binging some old classics!

The Wolf Man
Dracula's Daughter
Tarantula
Creature's Revenge

...and many more to come.

[Repo'd]

Frankenstein. ::love::

[FryeDwight]

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir-1947. Not really a horror film, but a charming little ghost story. I love Gene Tierney.

Really love this film...great on all accounts. Gene Tierney was gorgeous and in some really good films like this, LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN and LAURA.

[OLO]

definitely not a horror movie.... but it surely is psychological and weird, well done in every aspect of directing, writing, filming, acting, etc...

Persona (1966) by Ingmar Bergman is a MUST watch.

[SerialKiller]

The ending of that really disappointed me. Up til that point I was going to check out the show but now I doubt I will. But mom insisted the show was good and to try anyway...

I didn't even know there was a show. ::shocked::

[SerialKiller]

Really love this film...great on all accounts. Gene Tierney was gorgeous and in some really good films like this, LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN and LAURA.

I love Leave Her to Heaven & Laura as well. ::love::

[SerialKiller]

definitely not a horror movie.... but it surely is psychological and weird, well done in every aspect of directing, writing, filming, acting, etc...

Persona (1966) by Ingmar Bergman is a MUST watch.

Oh, & I want to see this movie now.

[Repo'd]

Kill Baby Kill

Much acclaimed effort from Mario Bava, but it's not all that high on my list of his best work. The usual visual flair is there but the pace seems a little slow to me and the story isn't all that engrossing. It's far from a bad film but I'd rather watch Black Sunday or Twitch of the Death Nerve...or Blood and Black Lace...or Planet of the Vampires...or...

[Repo'd]

The Phantom of the Opera 1925

Still a powerful story, and that makeup on Chaney Sr! Yikes!!

[Repo'd]

The Brain That Wouldn't Die

Except I think that it does.

[FryeDwight]

I rather like BTWD...early 60's sleaze!

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948). Have praised numerous times and will again. One of my all time favorites. *****

[Repo'd]

I rather like BTWD...early 60's sleaze!



I'm very fond of it too. A modern mad Doctor tale, with strippers and cat fights!

You have to admit though, Frye, the title is ultimately misleading.::big grin::

[SerialKiller]

The Brain That Wouldn't Die

Except I think that it does.

This is one of my guilty pleasure movies. ::big grin::

[Repo'd]

This is one of my guilty pleasure movies. ::big grin::

Just proves you have exquisite taste. Bravo to your new avatar!

[SerialKiller]

Just proves you have exquisite taste. Bravo to your new avatar!

I haven't met another person yet who appreciates TBTWD.

I may be slightly obsessed with Jack right now. Curious about your avatar though, what's it from?

[Repo'd]

I haven't met another person yet who appreciates TBTWD.

I may be slightly obsessed with Jack right now. Curious about your avatar though, what's it from?


Our friend Frye Dwight is a TBTWD fan too, so that's at least three of us.

An unhealthy obsession with Jack and Nightmare is healthy if you ask me! I was fortunate enough to see the film when it premiered in 1993. The movie just floored me, and still does with every watch. Memories like that are what make getting old easier to manage.

My avatar? Happy you asked! It's from a favorite movie of mine, Santa Sangre. It's one of the most breathtaking horror films ever made. It's like no other movie I've ever seen, in practically every respect.

[Roiffalo]

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948). Have praised numerous times and will again. One of my all time favorites. *****

One of mine too! ::smile::
I was so excited to finally see it for the first time, and it did not disappoint. Long overdue for another watch.

[SerialKiller]

Our friend Frye Dwight is a TBTWD fan too, so that's at least three of us.

An unhealthy obsession with Jack and Nightmare is healthy if you ask me! I was fortunate enough to see the film when it premiered in 1993. The movie just floored me, and still does with every watch. Memories like that are what make getting old easier to manage.

My avatar? Happy you asked! It's from a favorite movie of mine, Santa Sangre. It's one of the most breathtaking horror films ever made. It's like no other movie I've ever seen, in practically every respect.

Cheers to you & I & Frye. ::cool::

You're lucky to have seen Nightmare when it premiered! I was only three at the time, but I do remember the first time I watched it. That was on vhs in the good old days. ::big grin:: I googled Santa Sangre, it sounds like a fascinating movie. I will catch it eventually.

[Repo'd]

Cheers to you & I & Frye. ::cool::

You're lucky to have seen Nightmare when it premiered! I was only three at the time, but I do remember the first time I watched it. That was on vhs in the good old days. ::big grin:: I googled Santa Sangre, it sounds like a fascinating movie. I will catch it eventually.


When you see, Santa Sangre, I definitely want to hear your thoughts. I'm madly in love with that film.

[Martha]

The Night Of The Demon with Dana Andrews
The Corpse Vanishes with Bela Lugosi
The Vampire with John Beal
Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man
Island Of Lost Souls with Charles Laughton

[Repo'd]

Martha, I watched Island of Lost Souls and Night of the Demon this week. Two movies I will never get tired of watching.

[Ferox13]

http://fullhdstreaming.co/oc-content/uploads/the-mad-ghoul_816.jpg

The Mad Ghoul - an entertaining Universal horror from the 40's that I hadn't seen before. George Zucco plays a wanker scientist who turns his mate into a zombie so he can steal his girlfriend.

[Repo'd]

http://fullhdstreaming.co/oc-content/uploads/the-mad-ghoul_816.jpg

The Mad Ghoul - an entertaining Universal horror from the 40's that I hadn't seen before. George Zucco plays a wanker scientist who turns his mate into a zombie so he can steal his girlfriend.


True, but his mates girlfriend is Evelyn Ankers, so...I understand.

[MichaelMyers]

The Mummy (1932)

The Wolf Man (1941)

As Repo said too late in the month for anything but top shelf.

[Repo'd]

The Mummy (1932)

The Wolf Man (1941)

As Repo said too late in the month for anything but top shelf.


Solidarity!

Night Of The Living Dead

[SerialKiller]

The Crowd-1928.

[Repo'd]

The King of the Monsters is 61 years old today!

Gojira made his debut in Tokyo on this date in 1954. I'll be watching this evening. Anyone else celebrating the big guys birthday? Maybe go stomp on a few cars, or derail a train or two?

[MichaelMyers]

Dead of Night (1945). 5/10, well-produced but just not very scary. That's killer for a horror film.

[Repo'd]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Charles Laughton, Edmund O'brien, and the stunning and wonderfully talented Maureen O'Hara.

[Repo'd]

I'm celebrating the release of Frankenstein on this date in 1931. By celebrate I mean I'm watching it while I eat a waffle.

Damn, this movie is eighty four years old.

[hammerfan]

I'm celebrating the release of Frankenstein on this date in 1931. By celebrate I mean I'm watching it while I eat a waffle.

Damn, this movie is eighty four years old.

Great way to start a morning! I think you've started a new trend for me! I usually watch the news (purely for weather and traffic), but I like that idea better!

[Repo'd]

Great way to start a morning! I think you've started a new trend for me! I usually watch the news (purely for weather and traffic), but I like that idea better!

Glad to hear it! Starting the day with Horror is the best way to get rolling in a positive way for me. Horror is like my coffee. ::cool::

[sfear]

Saw a matinee of Queen Of Blood with John Saxon and Basil Rathbone this afternoon at the local art house cinema. Cost $2 and as the lady behind the counter said, "The best deal in town." Yeah, probably. A little corny but good fun with some marvelous sets.

[Repo'd]

Peter Bogdanovich's Targets, starring the great Boris Karloff.

[newb]

Not a movie but anybody into podcast and The Universal Horror movies have got to give this one a listen......7 hours long and not a boring moment in the whole damn thing.

http://www.attaboyclarence.com/the-secret-history-of-hollywood/4/2/2015/a-universe-of-horrors

[Repo'd]

Not a movie but anybody into podcast and The Universal Horror movies have got to give this one a listen......7 hours long and not a boring moment in the whole damn thing.

http://www.attaboyclarence.com/the-secret-history-of-hollywood/4/2/2015/a-universe-of-horrors

Great share! Almost through the first part and loving every second of it.

[Roiffalo]

Night of the Living Dead

I seen part of this when I was in college, but never sat down to watch the whole thing. Again not a zombie fan, but I can't pass up a vintage classic. It sure doesn't build up much suspense, jumping to the invasion almost immediately. At least I can't say it didn't hold my attention. Did not care for it personally, but hey, I can say watched it.

[hammerfan]

Night of the Living Dead

I seen part of this when I was in college, but never sat down to watch the whole thing. Again not a zombie fan, but I can't pass up a vintage classic. It sure doesn't build up much suspense, jumping to the invasion almost immediately. At least I can't say it didn't hold my attention. Did not care for it personally, but hey, I can say watched it.

At least you gave it a shot, and watched the whole thing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. ::wink::

[Repo'd]

At least you gave it a shot, and watched the whole thing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. ::wink::

Didn't like NOTLD, eh Roi? As Hammer said, at least you gave it a chance. I love it, of course.

[Sculpt]

Cat People (1942)
7/10

Attractive & effective cinematography & directing, building mood, suspense & dread. Although I did find the characters & story lacking sufficient depth. There was a point to deepen characters & story, but it went repetitious instead.

For me, I'm a bit fatigued with the cliche beautiful, depressed, moody, fatalistic, dangerous, young female love interest for whom the male lead must save, reach, cure & find a way to love. It's been done so many times, even by 1942.

[Roiffalo]

Didn't like NOTLD, eh Roi? As Hammer said, at least you gave it a chance. I love it, of course.

It has its vintage charm, but I was annoyed the only semi-intelligent character who actually made it through the movie would be so stupid to get himself killed. I knew before he even came out of the basement to make himself known and heard first. ::roll eyes::

[SerialKiller]

Dracula-1931.


Bela. ::love::

[Martha]

The Devil Commands with Boris Karloff (1941)

[Roiffalo]

Spider Baby

It had my Lon in it, you know I loved it. ::love::

[Repo'd]

Spider Baby

It had my Lon in it, you know I loved it. ::love::


Yes! You made my morning with this post.

[Repo'd]

Watching The Body Snatcher on Boris Karloffs birthday.

[Roiffalo]

::wink::

How awesome was it for them to keep mentioning their love of horror movies, and the girl's love for the wolfman. And Lon's character is just 'There's a full moon tonight'. I. DIED. ::big grin::

Boris Karloffs birthday.
Ooo this puts me in the mood for a Thriller marathon... wish Netflix had it.

[Daniel J Mellor]

Carnival of Souls
watched it yesterday.

Planning on watching Night of the Demons (1957) next

[Repo'd]

Carnival of Souls
watched it yesterday.

Planning on watching Night of the Demons (1957) next

I'm a huge fan of both. I hope you enjoyed Carnival of Souls. It's such an eerie, enigmatic film. A real haunting take on our lives and deaths and whatever lies between.

[SerialKiller]

The Innocents-1961.

Belle De Jour- 1967.

[sfear]

The Gore Gore Girls by Herschell Gordon Lewis. Not the best movie I ever saw but okay.

[FryeDwight]

::wink::

How awesome was it for them to keep mentioning their love of horror movies, and the girl's love for the wolfman. And Lon's character is just 'There's a full moon tonight'. I. DIED. ::big grin::


Ooo this puts me in the mood for a Thriller marathon... wish Netflix had it.

Maybe try again...my wife and I got the first season from them a year or so ago. Some pretty good stories and so many cool actors in there as well, many just starting out their careers.

[FryeDwight]

HOUSE OF DRACULA (1945). So silly , but so much fun with John Carradine playing a really good Dracula, although it would behoove him to wear a wristwatch (same thing in HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN as well!). ***

[Ferox13]

Spider Baby

It had my Lon in it, you know I loved it. ::love::

He also sung the fantastic theme song.

[Roiffalo]

Maybe try again...my wife and I got the first season from them a year or so ago. Some pretty good stories and so many cool actors in there as well, many just starting out their careers.

If you're referring to my second half of the post about Thriller then I don't know if they have it for rent if that's what you're also suggesting, but I try not to rent when I'm already paying almost $10 a month for it. ::roll eyes::
MeTV has it though, so I'll just have to set a tape for it and catch it on there sometime.

He also sung the fantastic theme song.

The man was of many talents. <3

[FryeDwight]

FRANKENSTEIN (1931). Still a wonderful film with ace performances by Boris, Colin and Dwight. Really noticed for the first time how frenetic it is compared to a lot of films of the time (especially THE MUMMY and DRACULA)-it all but bounces all over the place.
The Christmas of 1972, my best friend's Grandmother came to visit and told me how she had seen this in the theaters and "...I almost ran out of the theater when that guy turned around!"::big grin::. ****1/2

[Sculpt]

FRANKENSTEIN (1931). Still a wonderful film with ace performances by Boris, Colin and Dwight. Really noticed for the first time how frenetic it is compared to a lot of films of the time (especially THE MUMMY and DRACULA)-it all but bounces all over the place.
The Christmas of 1972, my best friend's Grandmother came to visit and told me how she had seen this in the theaters and "...I almost ran out of the theater when that guy turned around!"::big grin::. ****1/2

when what guy turned around?

[Sculpt]

(disregard)

[sfear]

Mary Poppins. Great!

[FryeDwight]

FACE AT THE WINDOW (1936). Pretty battered VHS copy of this, but good little flick with an almost over the top turn by Tod Slaughter who has a cool evil laugh! ***

[FryeDwight]

THE MONSTER AND THE GIRL (1941). Good little flick from Paramount that almost plays like a film noir before getting to the spooky stuff. Pretty ballsy plot line as well for the time period...surprised it got past the Hays Office. ***

[SerialKiller]

Freaks-1932. Never gets old.

[Chevalier]

Le Manoir Du Diable, which is on Youtube. It was the first. I hadn't seen it in years.

[Roiffalo]

Werewolf of London

classic ::love::

[Repo'd]

Werewolf of London

classic ::love::

That it is. I love Henry Hull's performance so much.

Rosemary's Baby.

Another classic!

[Disconser]

Psycho. Way better than I thought it would be. I'd give it 5/5.

[Chevalier]

Right now I am watching the 1931 Dracula in the background as I work.

[Chevalier]

Just watched Auguste & Louis Lumiere Le Squelette Joyeux. Nice little clip from 1896.

[Roiffalo]

That it is. I love Henry Hull's performance so much.
Man so do I! ::love::
Knew you'd approve, Rep ::wink::

Psycho. Way better than I thought it would be. I'd give it 5/5.
This brings back fond memories of my first viewing. It really pushed me into the horror genre. Hitchcock really was a genius.

[FryeDwight]

THE MAD GHOUL (1943). Enjoyable Universal with George Zucco awesome as always trying to get his filthy mitts on his students hot girlfriend (the lovely Evelyn Ankers) by subjecting him to a deadly gas. Nice turn also by Robert Armstrong (KING KONG). ***

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

House of Wax, 1953. 10/10

http://www.7thstreettheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HOUSE-OF-WAX-_under-blurb702.jpg


Comfort. ::love::

[FryeDwight]

RETURN OF THE APE MAN (1944). Bela Lugosi and John Carradine travel to the Arctic to thaw out a caveman for scientific research and the usual SNAFUS begin to occur. Typical Monogram nonsense....they really don't make films like this anymore and mores the pity. ***

[Scarecrows]

Village Of The Damned (1960)

[sfear]

Not horror but it is pre-1970's:
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/bledec/FaceToFace_zps8ywdolza.jpeg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/bledec/media/FaceToFace_zps8ywdolza.jpeg.html)
Since my wife hates this kind of stuff I can only watch it in snippets when she's not around. About ¾ of the of the way through now and pretty decent so far. Great Morricone score some of which sounds envelope pushing.

[Jeremy1986]

Rosemary's Baby (1968) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063522/)

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m229/jeremyjohnson211/rosemarys%20baby.jpg

One of my favorites.

[sfear]

Seen it a long time ago, should watch it again. Maybe around Halloween.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Spirits of the Dead, 1968

Three directors, three Poe short story adaptations.

William Wisdom, Louis Malle. 7/10

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Metzengerstein, Roger Vadim, 4/10

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Toby Dammit, Frederico Fellini. 8/10


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[Scarecrows]

The Brides Of Dracula....

9/10

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

An Angel For Satan, 1966, 7/10

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[Scarecrows]

Night Of The Living Dead (1968)

[favabeans]

Probably the last 70s movie I saw was The Omen.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Night of the Living Dead68, 10/10 ::love::

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[FryeDwight]

Absolutely 10/10 for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD...my alltime favorite film.

SAMSON IN THE WAX MUSEUM (1963). Have a fondness for Mexican horror films from the late 50's-mid 60s. Seriously gonzo, but so much fun. Samson is a masked wrestler who helps solve mysteries when not grappling at the arena for his devoted fans. In this one he is helping solve a bunch of dissapearances by the Wax Museum run by kindly Dr Karol, who can't understand why such things are happening>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOILER ALERT, although You could probably guess it>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Of course, You don't have to be Einstein to guess that Dr Karol is the villain and from a relatively subdued performance, Cladio Brooks quickly turns on the ham and goes way over the top. Like a big bag of pototo chips, this film is really not good for You, but so much fun, You just have to indulge. I find the three wrestling matches tedious, but You can skip ahead if You wish. ***

[SerialKiller]

The Revenge of Frankenstein- 1958. I just got me a little Frankenstein cup, so I watched it while sipping hot chocolate. ::smile::

[hammerfan]

House on Haunted Hill
Horror Hotel

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House on Haunted Hill
Horror Hotel

Amazingly, I've never seen Horror Hotel, but it's been on my BUY list for way too long. I'll have to rectify that situation soon.

[hammerfan]

Amazingly, I've never seen Horror Hotel, but it's been on my BUY list for way too long. I'll have to rectify that situation soon.

Dude, you really do! Christopher Lee!

[FryeDwight]

WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966). Typical Japanese nonsense with giant monsters running amok and raising home insurance rates. Still a lot of fun with a shocking (at least it was when I first saw it) scene involving a dress and who could forget the immortal song "The Words Get Stuck In My Throat"? ***

[Sculpt]

WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966). Typical Japanese nonsense with giant monsters running amok and raising home insurance rates. Still a lot of fun with a shocking (at least it was when I first saw it) scene involving a dress and who could forget the immortal song "The Words Get Stuck In My Throat"? ***
An unforgettable film. It's hard to believe you're seeing what you're seeing.

[FryeDwight]

An unforgettable film. It's hard to believe you're seeing what you're seeing.

Ain't THAT the truth::big grin::::big grin::::big grin::!!

THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935). One of my very first Universals way back in the summer of 1971 which helped lead on this glorious path. While I still like it, it really hasn't aged all that well for me. Love the Werewolf, but Henry Hull's character is one abrasive cold fish (although as his plight increases, he becomes kinder), awful comedy relief (Una O'Connor could have done the two busy body landlords in her sleep) and poor Valerie Hobson! Probably 18 at the most and in a love triangle with two guys old enough to be her father...and then some~!

Despite my quibbles, still have a lot of fondness for the feral werewolf and Henry is pretty good in here. He was one of my very first (maybe the first-?) objects of a fan letter. FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #98 had an article where you could send Mr Hull a letter or card to cheer him up, as he was 88 at the time and not in the best of health. With all the skillful oratory an 11 year old could muster, I mailed it and got a very nice surprise a month or so later when I received a postcard in the mail from Mr Hull with "Dear Friend, Thank You so Much for Your appreciation , for which I am always grateful" typed out with his signature on the bottom. Truly made my day and sent a few more letters out, but did not hear back-even back than , I figured his health problems prevented this. sad day for me when I read he had passed on in 1977.

So despite its flaws, I still give this ***1/2 for the opening of the door and the thrill of being acknowledged by a Monster actor.

[Sculpt]

Ain't THAT the truth::big grin::::big grin::::big grin::!!

THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935). One of my very first Universals way back in the summer of 1971 which helped lead on this glorious path. While I still like it, it really hasn't aged all that well for me. Love the Werewolf, but Henry Hull's character is one abrasive cold fish (although as his plight increases, he becomes kinder), awful comedy relief (Una O'Connor could have done the two busy body landlords in her sleep) and poor Valerie Hobson! Probably 18 at the most and in a love triangle with two guys old enough to be her father...and then some~!

Despite my quibbles, still have a lot of fondness for the feral werewolf and Henry is pretty good in here. He was one of my very first (maybe the first-?) objects of a fan letter. FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #98 had an article where you could send Mr Hull a letter or card to cheer him up, as he was 88 at the time and not in the best of health. With all the skillful oratory an 11 year old could muster, I mailed it and got a very nice surprise a month or so later when I received a postcard in the mail from Mr Hull with "Dear Friend, Thank You so Much for Your appreciation , for which I am always grateful" typed out with his signature on the bottom. Truly made my day and sent a few more letters out, but did not hear back-even back than , I figured his health problems prevented this. sad day for me when I read he had passed on in 1977.

So despite its flaws, I still give this ***1/2 for the opening of the door and the thrill of being acknowledged by a Monster actor.
Wow, thats a really cool story abut Henry Hull! Would have loved to have correspondence with him. As a kid I read about him and the film in a book.

I remember having to wait a long time to see THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON (1935), as it never seemed to be on the TV horror features. When i finally saw it, i was pretty disappointed. Was a long time ago, but i remember two things: the orchid that only blooms in moonlight, and that the film was immediately unmemorable to me.

[Repo'd]

Son of Frankenstein.

Might be my all time favorite sequel, and with Karloff, Lugosi, Atwill and Rathbone in the cast it's really no surprise.

[hammerfan]

Son of Frankenstein.

Might be my all time favorite sequel, and with Karloff, Lugosi, Atwill and Rathbone in the cast it's really no surprise.

Hands-down, this is MY favorite sequel! Love Basil Rathbone as Wolf! And that little boy! Adorable!

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Hands-down, this is MY favorite sequel! Love Basil Rathbone as Wolf! And that little boy! Adorable!

Oh that kid is too cute! " Well, Helloooo! ", is a line quoted way too often in my home. I love Rathbone as the Son Of as well. His scenes with Lionel Atwill are some of the most rewatchable moments in horror history. It's humorous, scary and beautifully filmed. Glad we share the same affection for this classic, Hammer!

[hammerfan]

Oh that kid is too cute! " Well, Helloooo! ", is a line quoted way too often in my home. I love Rathbone as the Son Of as well. His scenes with Lionel Atwill are some of the most rewatchable moments in horror history. It's humerous, scary and beautifully filmed. Glad we share the same affection for this classic, Hammer!

Me too!!!

[Repo'd]

Nosferatu, 1922

This one premiered in Berlin on this date, so it's celebrating it's 94th anniversary. I'm combining this with THC and some excellent mood lighting to enhance th…….


I need some chips.

[FryeDwight]

THE UNDYING MONSTER(1942). OK flick which plays a lot like the Universal Sherlock Holmes series. Director John Brahm went on to make two classics: THE LODGER and HANGOVER SQUARE. **1/2

[SerialKiller]

Eyes Without a Face-1960. 8/10


Somehow this movie brought Billy Idol to mind.

[hammerfan]

Eyes Without a Face-1960. 8/10.


Somehow this movie brought Billy Idol to mind.

::big grin::

[Kat]

House Of Wax, 1953.

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House Of Wax, 1953.

Love it! Carolyn Jones is so much fun in that one, and Mr. Price is always a joy to see.


I watched The 7th Victim yesterday. It's about the fourth time I've seen it and it keeps moving higher up my list of favorite Val Lewton produced films.

[Ferox13]

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The Catman of Paris (1946)
Pretty average horror that was inspired by the universal Wolfman films.
Some good scenes including a hilarious still fail to drag it from being a mundane experience.

[Repo'd]

The Leopard Man

[FryeDwight]

The Leopard Man

Great film, although it peters out after awhile. Still, "the Walk" in here in one of the best sequences in horror films EVER.

MR SARDONICUS (1961). Like most of William Castle films, this is quite silly. However, like most of William Castles films, it's a whole lotta fun. Quite sadistic for its time...you've gotta love the Maid's punishment! ****

[Roiffalo]

Face of the Screaming Werewolf

The fuck did I just watch... mummy into werewolf, someone explain this mess.

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The Alligator People

You know, I went into this one expecting to be disappointed, but was quite surprised. I rather enjoyed this movie a lot. And it's on YouTube, so certainly give it a watch.

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Face of the Screaming Werewolf

The fuck did I just watch... mummy into werewolf, someone explain this mess.

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The Alligator People

You know, I went into this one expecting to be disappointed, but was quite surprised. I rather enjoyed this movie a lot. And it's on YouTube, so certainly give it a watch.

Glad you liked Alligator People. I enjoy the cheesy gator man FX and watching Lon Chaney's wild performance.

[Roiffalo]

Glad you liked Alligator People. I enjoy the cheesy gator man FX and watching Lon Chaney's wild performance.

Lon's great in everything, man.

Speaking of which..

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Manfish

I was deceived by the title. But it was still a good movie, and had my bae, Lon Chaney in it. Something of Treasure Island tale.

[FryeDwight]

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (1959). Really like this Hammer adaptation of Doyle's story. While Andre Morrel is great as Watson (not like the buffoon in the 40's series, although I dig Nigel Bruce), Peter Cushing steals the film-an excellent Holmes he is, twitchy, animated and a joy to watch. Kind of odd watching Chris Lee play a noveau riche who likes to slum, but he's pretty cool too. ***1/2

[Roiffalo]

The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini

An odd little movie but an enjoyable one.

[hammerfan]

The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini

An odd little movie but an enjoyable one.

I've always been curious about that one.

[roshiq]

I've always been curious about that one.

me too! ::big grin:: What a lovely title!

[Roiffalo]

Boris in a tale of attempted murder for the family fortune turned a bit Abbott and Costello? What's not to love.
What are you guys waiting for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wItc9w27WQI ::big grin::

Bloofer should get in on this too. It's her type of cheese.

Sorry to disappoint, Rosh, but the invisible bikini refers to bad green screen effects.

[hammerfan]

Boris in a tale of attempted murder for the family fortune turned a bit Abbott and Costello? What's not to love.
What are you guys waiting for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wItc9w27WQI ::big grin::

Bloofer should get in on this too. It's her type of cheese.

Sorry to disappoint, Rosh, but the invisible bikini refers to bad green screen effects.

Hahahaha!!!!

[hammerfan]

Plague of the Zombies

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Can we just give Hammer the award for best consistent use of avatar pics and be done with it?

I ::love::::love::::love::::love::::love::::love:::: love::::love:: Ingrid.

I guess this is the wrong place for this post. I'm sooo impetuous!

[hammerfan]

Can we just give Hammer the award for best consistent use of avatar pics and be done with it?

I ::love::::love::::love::::love::::love::::love:::: love::::love:: Ingrid.

I guess this is the wrong place for this post. I'm sooo impetuous!

It's all good. I realized that Barbara Steele really doesn't have anything to do with Hammer. So, had to change it to Ingrid. Next time it'll be Peter Cushing. ::cool::

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It's all good. I realized that Barbara Steele really doesn't have anything to do with Hammer. So, had to change it to Ingrid. Next time it'll be Peter Cushing. ::cool::

Lee, Steele, Pitt and Cushing. Yeah, you do the pic thing real reaaal good.

Oh, and the last pre 70's flick I watched was The Leopard Man.

[Roiffalo]

Time of Their Lives
How has this Abbott and Costello masterpiece avoided my radar...

El Baron Del Terror (The Brainiac)
This was a fun cheese fest.

[1890 Media]

The Invisible Man last week on Svengoolie!::stick out tongue::

[Roiffalo]

El Ataúd Del Vampiro (The Vampire's Coffin)
A nice campy film. If you don't mind reading subtitles. ::smile::

The Invisible Man last week on Svengoolie!::stick out tongue::
I recorded that! Anxious to watch it again if I ever get the chance. One of my favorite Claude Rains films. ::smile::

[Roiffalo]

I've been binging on a lot of vintage horror lately...

House of Horrors
The title is misleading, as it had very little to do with houses besides setting. The focus was more on a struggling artist and the monstrous man he saved who ended up killing off critics who didn't speak nice of his new friend. Considering I try to sell art for a little spending money, this movie spoke to me. I really liked it. Rondo Hatton and Martin Kosleck were marvelous. And for us HDCians, Kosleck's character has a pet cat, who fortunately survives! ::wink::

[Kat]

City Of The Dead, 1960, Christopher Lee.

[FryeDwight]

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968). A little back story....
First saw this in early 1972 (?) on CREATURE FEATURES out of Oakland CA and there was a big thunderstorm which knocked out the power a couple of times, so missed a lot. Thought it was OK, but not much more.
By August of 1975, had read a detailed article in THE FILM JOURNAL as well as the "Fearbook" in FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #109 when it finally arrived on Panama Canal Zone Monster Movies. Had a couple of friends over and we watched away, not knowing we would get the uncut version (A few months later, a little Phillipines nudity caused quite the stir). To be honest, we 13 year olds were amazed at how bleak the whole thing was and certain scenes (""The Last Supper" and Karen's playing with Garden implements) really scared the hell out of us. Not to mention the incredibly downbeat conclusion...
I had the disease and caught it everytime it was on TV and was able to find the paperback (reading it when I should have been reading DEATH OF A SALESMAN), the Soundtrack (pretty good) and naturally it was the first VHS I got when I knew I would get a VCR for Xmas. Twenty years or so after that Xmas (1985), wife and I started going to Conventions where we met a lot of the surviving cast and crew...Bill Hinzman, Russ Streiner, John Russo, Kyra Schon, "Chilly" Billy Cardille, George Kosana, George Romero, Judith O'Dea and Charles Craig. ALL of them were nice as could be, making me a bigger fan, if possible.
So, after watching it for probably the 55th time since that night when I was 10, still think, for the money and resources they did not have, this is one badass film and still my favorite film ever. *****