Last Seen pre-1970 Classic/Vintage Horror Movie?

[Sculpt]

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::
Speaking of being an artist and House of Horrors, have you ever seen Xanadu? Very cool film.

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. *****

It's one of a kind. I think it's the most effective horror soundtrack, bar none. And they used royalty free trippy music from the library. ::big grin::

[Roiffalo]

Speaking of being an artist and House of Horrors, have you ever seen Xanadu? Very cool film.

Can't say I have. After looking it up I can say it doesn't really sound like my thing. ::big grin::

[Sculpt]

Can't say I have. After looking it up I can say it doesn't really sound like my thing. ::big grin::
LOL! It's actual pretty cool fun. The music is really good, it's trippy, with some nifty special effects. But ya, it's also silly with a poor narrative about a struggling graphic artist who doesn't want to do the art work business gives him to do. But it's got some heart. Mostly watched by people really high.

[Roiffalo]

LOL! It's actual pretty cool fun. The music is really good, it's trippy, with some nifty special effects. But ya, it's also silly with a poor narrative about a struggling graphic artist who doesn't want to do the art work business gives him to do. But it's got some heart. Mostly watched by people really high.

Might have to try it sometime anyway. ::wink::

[FryeDwight]

THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1932). Great adaptation of the classic Richard Connel short story with many of the actors/set pieces from KING KONG being used. Definitely worth catching. ****1/2

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M

[Roiffalo]

The Raven (1963)

My sister asked me if I had any Vincent Price movies. ::big grin::

I haven't seen this movie since I was a teen... can't remember exactly... maybe 10th grade? The school library actually had it so I borrowed The Raven and another vintage horror. I think it was another Poe story (except it actually stuck to the material) about a house?

My memory is crap, but The Raven was just as cheesy and fun as I remember. Nice to see Boris in a more charming role, despite being a villain.

Favorite part; *guy is evaporated into jam* Welp, time for bed.


EDIT:

THE JOKER WAS IN THIS?!
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I keep forgetting Jack Nicholsen was once young... ::shocked::

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The Pit and the Pendulum

Barbara Steele is in this little flick. Always think of Repo when I see her name in the credits. ::wink::

This was so delightfully creepy. Much closer to Poe's tale than the last one. And at least this wasn't a comedy (not that I hated The Raven, but... c'mon guys). I only have one problem with it. We get to know every character, if only a little bit. Even the maid had a few lines. We see a male servant every once in a while, always entering a room at the end of a scene, but we never hear a word or get to know him at all. And he's the guy we gotta root for at the very end of the movie in the climatic fight scene. It was a bit distracting just trying to cheer and not even knowing what name to encourage on (creds say it was 'Maximilian').

[hammerfan]

Roi, have you seen "The Terror"? It's Jack Nicholson's first movie.....with Boris Karloff!!!!

[Sculpt]

The Raven (1963)

My sister asked me if I had any Vincent Price movies. ::big grin::

I haven't seen this movie since I was a teen... can't remember exactly... maybe 10th grade? The school library actually had it so I borrowed The Raven and another vintage horror. I think it was another Poe story (except it actually stuck to the material) about a house?

My memory is crap, but The Raven was just as cheesy and fun as I remember. Nice to see Boris in a more charming role, despite being a villain.

Favorite part; *guy is evaporated into jam* Welp, time for bed.


EDIT:

THE JOKER WAS IN THIS?!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R03Tg-lSsB4/TpENbdy8FxI/AAAAAAAADAs/jdC4O7PIC9I/s1600/raven_nicholson_trio.png

I keep forgetting Jack Nicholsen was once young... ::shocked::

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The Pit and the Pendulum

Barbara Steele is in this little flick. Always think of Repo when I see her name in the credits. ::wink::

This was so delightfully creepy. Much closer to Poe's tale than the last one. And at least this wasn't a comedy (not that I hated The Raven, but... c'mon guys). I only have one problem with it. We get to know every character, if only a little bit. Even the maid had a few lines. We see a male servant every once in a while, always entering a room at the end of a scene, but we never hear a word or get to know him at all. And he's the guy we gotta root for at the very end of the movie in the climatic fight scene. It was a bit distracting just trying to cheer and not even knowing what name to encourage on (creds say it was 'Maximilian').

Get'em, Max!

That is strange. Wonder if the endearing Max scenes got left on the penduluming floor.

And I saw The Raven last when I was a teen... nothing to do with the poem.

[roshiq]

La Bambola di Satana aka The Doll Of Satan (1969)

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>>: C

[Roiffalo]

Roi, have you seen "The Terror"? It's Jack Nicholson's first movie.....with Boris Karloff!!!!

I think I have! It's one of the movies in my 4 collections of 50 classic horror/sci-fi movies. I'll have to watch it (again?) to be sure. I don't think it was Jack's first though. He was briefly in 1960's 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

Get'em, Max!

That is strange. Wonder if the endearing Max scenes got left on the penduluming floor.

And I saw The Raven last when I was a teen... nothing to do with the poem.

::big grin::

Such is a problem with so many movies that are 'based on', both old and new. Course one must ask, did the poem give them much to go on?

[hammerfan]

You're right! I forgot about "Little Shop"!

[Roiffalo]

The Invisible Man

I still can't get over how glorious Claude's performance is.
Absolutely chilling, delightfully fiendish. And that laugh... ::EEK!::
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[FryeDwight]

The Invisible Man

I still can't get over how glorious Claude's performance is.
Absolutely chilling, delightfully fiendish. And that laugh... ::EEK!::
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This IS a wonderful film...Claude really brings it home.
Check carefully and you will see quick cameos by Dwight Frye and John Carradine!

[Sculpt]

This IS a wonderful film...Claude really brings it home.
Check carefully and you will see quick cameos by Dwight Frye and John Carradine!

The film really hasn't aged at all. It's still edgy; and the FX are sharp.

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The Tingler

[SerialKiller]

The Body Snatcher-1945.

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The Body Snatcher-1945.

Never get rid of me. Never get rid of me. Never get rid of me...

Holy hell, do I love that movie.

Watched Rosemary's Baby last night. After so many repeated viewings you'd think I might be a little tired of this classic.

No, no I'm not.

[Roiffalo]

Watched Rosemary's Baby last night. After so many repeated viewings you'd think I might be a little tired of this classic.

No, no I'm not.

Saw that at Goodwill during my last horror buying binge but I left it behind. I really should at least watch it sometime considering it's a classic, but I just don't feel it's my type of horror...

[Sculpt]

Saw that at Goodwill during my last horror buying binge but I left it behind. I really should at least watch it sometime considering it's a classic, but I just don't feel it's my type of horror...

You'd love it! The baby turns into a werewolf and stuff.

[Roiffalo]

You'd you it! The baby turns into a werewolf and stuff.

Finding that hard to believe, Sculpt. ::big grin::

That would make a great movie though. Or werewolf children. Not teens though, everyone's had enough of that twilight shit.

[Repo'd]

Hahaha!! Sculpt, SPOILER ALERT for Christ sake!!!

[FryeDwight]

CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE-My favorite of all the Lewtons, probably tied with THE BODY SNATCHER (Nice to see the love for that on the Forum ). Good performances (especially Ann Carter and the scary Elizabeth Russell) and awesome atmosphere. ****1/2

[SerialKiller]

Never get rid of me. Never get rid of me. Never get rid of me...

Holy hell, do I love that movie.

Watched Rosemary's Baby last night. After so many repeated viewings you'd think I might be a little tired of this classic.

No, no I'm not.

I watched Rosemary's Baby for the first time ever recently. All these years I've heard Rosemary's Baby, Rosemary's Baby! You gotta see it! I'm like, ugh what is so great about this movie??! And then I watched it & ::shocked:: . I instantly loved it. I've been venturing into more of these kinds of films lately, you know Satan & all that jazz. I've heard there's a sequel & that it sucked, but I still kinda wanna see it.

[Repo'd]

I watched Rosemary's Baby for the first time ever recently. All these years I've heard Rosemary's Baby, Rosemary's Baby! You gotta see it! I'm like, ugh what is so great about this movie??! And then I watched it & ::shocked:: . I instantly loved it. I've been venturing into more of these kinds of films lately, you know Satan & all that jazz. I've heard there's a sequel & that it sucked, but I still kinda wanna see it.

So happy you finally watched and loved it! The atmosphere, the slow building tension, God I love it! The music is really perfect for the film as well, and the performances ( Farrow, Gordon, Cassavettes, Evans, etc) are unforgettable. Seriously, I love Rosemary's Baby so much, it thrills me to hear you are now a fan.
My advice about the sequel is to avoid it. If you heard its crap, you heard right. IMHO, of course

[Sculpt]

So happy you finally watched and loved it! The atmosphere, the slow building tension, God I love it! The music is really perfect for the film as well, and the performances ( Farrow, Gordon, Cassavettes, Evans, etc) are unforgettable. Seriously, I love Rosemary's Baby so much, it thrills me to hear you are now a fan.
My advice about the sequel is to avoid it. If you heard its crap, you heard right. IMHO, of course

ya, in the sequel they go get the baby's eyes fixed. They think it has a heart murmer, but it doesn't. All hell breaks loose.

[FryeDwight]

GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942)- While the writing is on the wall, this still is a fun little flick with a lot of cool actors, especially Bela Lugosi. Also, You gotta love that line "What Good is a Brain without Eyes To See?!?"...think I may use that at work and social functions! At any rate, I enjoy this much more than SON OF FRANKENSTEIN. ***

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Blood Feast

" The Citizen Kane of gore pictures " - Chip Sutphin

[Roiffalo]

Calling Dr. Death

Lon plays victim to a killer he has no control over again. Poor bae just can't get a break. ::big grin::
Great movie though. I wish I had recorded it. ::mad::

[FryeDwight]

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968). While it still is ambivalent at best at what's happening, still an absolute masterpiece with sets, shots and special effects that still ring true. The second section is pretty dull, but "The Dawn of Man" and when Keir Dullea approaches Jupiter are outstanding.
Watching this with a more watchful eye, noticed a lot of things that are part of our lives today, such as Microwave Ovens, SKYPE, overdependence on computers (Maybe a virus that makes HAL malfunction?) and calling cards to name a few. *****

[Sculpt]

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968). While it still is ambivalent at best at what's happening, still an absolute masterpiece with sets, shots and special effects that still ring true. The second section is pretty dull, but "The Dawn of Man" and when Keir Dullea approaches Jupiter are outstanding.
Watching this with a more watchful eye, noticed a lot of things that are part of our lives today, such as Microwave Ovens, SKYPE, overdependence on computers (Maybe a virus that makes HAL malfunction?) and calling cards to name a few. *****
I know what you mean about what the film is supposed to mean. I listened to this guy talk about it for 30 some mins on the radio. Then I watched it, and I just wasn't seeing what he was. I wonder if the writer ever wrote what it was about. Still, I also think films mean what's on the film... meaning, what's there even trumps what the writer claims it means. ::roll eyes::

[Roiffalo]

The Incredible Shrinking Man

This left me feeling... unfulfilled.

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The Incredible Shrinking Man

This left me feeling... unfulfilled.


::big grin:: Well done, Roi.

I, however, loved the film, but still very well done. ::big grin::::big grin::

[Angra]

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"Nightmare" (1964) 7/10

[roshiq]

Night Tide (1961)

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This beautiful moody gem of early 60s comes with a quite serious & psychologically twisted "Killer Mermaid" story, starring a young & innocent Dennis Hopper and the stunning Linda Lawson. At times the camera work & the tone of the film kinda reminded me of Carnival of Souls (1962)! Recommended.

>>: B+

[Roiffalo]

::big grin:: Well done, Roi.

I, however, loved the film, but still very well done. ::big grin::::big grin::

Thanks, I think? Lol, didn't really do anything special besides watch a movie without colors and a lot of dialogue. ::big grin::

I didn't hate it, but it felt more ''action/adventure'' than horror, so I was expecting something more of a happier ending I guess.

[Repo'd]

Thanks, I think? Lol, didn't really do anything special besides watch a movie without colors and a lot of dialogue. ::big grin::

I didn't hate it, but it felt more ''action/adventure'' than horror, so I was expecting something more of a happier ending I guess.

LMAO! Oh wow, I thought you were going for the double entendre there. The Incredible Shrinking Man left you unfulfilled? I figured you were just displaying your usual wit and sense of humor.

And now that you've said that you were hoping for a happy ending, are you SURE I'm not right? LOL! ::big grin::

[Roiffalo]

LMAO! Oh wow, I thought you were going for the double entendre there. The Incredible Shrinking Man left you unfulfilled? I figured you were just displaying your usual wit and sense of humor.

And now that you've said that you were hoping for a happy ending, are you SURE I'm not right? LOL! ::big grin::

Nahhh, I think if I was going that route I would've said something along the lines of, "it didn't measure up to my expectations". ::wink::

[roshiq]

Seconds (1966)

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>>: A

[Roiffalo]

Murders in the Zoo
Interesting flick. Great murder mystery type with animals used as the murder weapon. Ending was a bit random, and the comic relief took a little too much camera, but it was good regardless.

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Murders in the Zoo
Interesting flick. Great murder mystery type with animals used as the murder weapon. Ending was a bit random, and the comic relief took a little too much camera, but it was good regardless.

Accurate summary, Roi. It's entertaining, and the deliciously sinister performance from Lionel Atwill is a treat. God, do I love Atwill.

[Roiffalo]

Accurate summary, Roi. It's entertaining, and the deliciously sinister performance from Lionel Atwill is a treat. God, do I love Atwill.

Agreed! It needed less comic relief, more Atwill killing people with snake heads tied to his shoes. ::smile::

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Agreed! It needed less comic relief, more Atwill killing people with snake heads tied to his shoes. ::smile::

No doubt, the funny advert man was an unneeded diversion. When you have Atwill and Kathleen Burke in your cast there's no need for comic relief. Are you familiar with another Atwill Classic called Dr. X? Too much funny guy in that one too, and Faye Wray co-stars!! The comedy stuff just takes away from the drama and feels like an interruption. It's not uncommon for movies of that era, but it's still fun to complain about. ::big grin::

[Roiffalo]

No doubt, the funny advert man was an unneeded diversion. When you have Atwill and Kathleen Burke in your cast there's no need for comic relief. Are you familiar with another Atwill Classic called Dr. X? Too much funny guy in that one too, and Faye Wray co-stars!!

The comedy stuff just takes away from the drama and feels like an interruption. It's not uncommon for movies of that era, but it's still fun to complain about. ::big grin::

I don't believe I have! Looked up a summary for it, it had me at 'cannibalistic murders'. ::love::

Complaining about movies is half the fun! ::smile::

[Ferox13]

Agreed! It needed less comic relief, more Atwill killing people with snake heads tied to his shoes. ::smile::

The opening scene of the film is fantastic - it set the bar too high for what followed.

[Roiffalo]

The opening scene of the film is fantastic - it set the bar too high for what followed.

My thoughts exactly!! I was expecting more twisted things like that to happen but was very much let down. Seems each kill got more and more boring as they went on. ::sad:: *again blames comic relief*

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You guys thought the kills that took place after the first one were a let down?? Fake snake head assault? Feeding your cheating wife to alligators? Being strangled by a giant anaconda??? Wow, you guys must have had some high expectations.::big grin::

[Roiffalo]

You guys thought the kills that took place after the first one were a let down?? Fake snake head assault? Feeding your cheating wife to alligators? Being strangled by a giant anaconda??? Wow, you guys must have had some high expectations.::big grin::

They weren't awful but c'mon. He sewed a guys mouth shut and abandoned him in the jungle to get eaten by tigers. How fun would it have been to torment his other victims a little before feeding them to the animals. ::devil::

[roshiq]

Una sull'altra aka Perversion Story aka One on Top of the Other (1969)

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>>: C+

[SerialKiller]

The Masque of the Red Death- 1964. Vincent. ::love::

[hammerfan]

The Masque of the Red Death- 1964. Vincent. ::love::

My favorite movie of his! ::love::

[FryeDwight]

THE SEVENTH VICTIM (1943). Good little Lewton that sort of pre-dates ROSEMARY'S BABY and even a nod to PSYCHO. Creepy in parts and a whopper of an ending, but found it a tad farcial>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOLIER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>that the Coven could be cowed so easily by people reciting The Lord's Prayer. ***1/2

Mark Robson made other films that are worth seeing like THE HARDER THEY FALL (1956-Humphrey Bogart's last film and excellent too), the admittingly scary DADDY'S GONE A-HUNTING (1969) and even though it's usually on the "Worst Films Of all Time" list, VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967) is GREAT camp. Solid turns by beautiful Sharon Tate and gorgeous Barbara Parkins, but sorta cute Patty Duke runs away with the film. Her character is a hybrid of Amy Winehouse/Lindsay Lohan and although she goes a little over the top at the end, she has a lot of the best lines, thrown out with pure gusto.

[SerialKiller]

Dr.Terror's House of Horrors-1965, I believe.

[FryeDwight]

IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA (1955). Columbia picture takes it's sweet time getting to the good stuff, but gets into the groove with really good Harryhausen FX. ***

[roshiq]

Queen of Blood (1966)

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>>: B-

[Sculpt]

Queen of Blood (1966)

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>>: B-

Thanks for sharing this, roshiq! This is one of the films I've been searching for. Saw part of it when I was a kid, but couldn't find it with my internet searches.

Love the rich color of this 1966 film. Beautiful and effective visuals and special effects. It's kind of like a cool Star Trek (original series) episode. Interesting... Parts of the space travel story resembles Interstellar.

[FryeDwight]

THE SCARLET CLAW (1944). While it can't compare to the first two Sherlock Holmes films by 20th Century Fox (HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES and THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES), this Universal outing is one of the better ones from that studio. Wonderful atmosphere and pretty spooky in parts. Shame about the "Watson Comedy Relief" parts as they really hinder the action. ***1/2

[SerialKiller]

I walked with a zombie- 1943.

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I walked with a zombie- 1943.


Ine if my favorites. Haunting as can be.

Just watched Eyes Without A Face again.

[Sculpt]

GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942)- While the writing is on the wall, this still is a fun little flick with a lot of cool actors, especially Bela Lugosi. Also, You gotta love that line "What Good is a Brain without Eyes To See?!?"...think I may use that at work and social functions! At any rate, I enjoy this much more than SON OF FRANKENSTEIN. ***

Son of Frankenstein (1939)
6/10

Frankenstein's son (Basil Rathbone) takes over his father's estate and work on the monster (Boris Karloff), with the help of degenerate Ygor (Béla Lugosi).

Back to the serious tone of Frankenstein (1931), in contrast the oft silliness of Bride of Frankenstein. I wish I had seen Son of Frankenstein before I saw Young Frankenstein, as I would have gotten 30% more of the parodies. But sadly, I never saw Son of Frankenstein aired on TV. Oddly, had quiet a cultural impact on horror and film.

It comes across as an episodic adjunct to Frankenstein '31, not attempting to say or do anything significant, original, scary, horrifying nor suspenseful. In that sense, it's rather dull... but at the same time it manages to be mostly succinct, with some odd and ultimately iconic characters and scenes, becoming marginally culturally significant, like the first two films.

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Son of Frankenstein (1939)
6/10

Frankenstein's son (Basil Rathbone) takes over his father's estate and work on the monster (Boris Karloff), with the help of degenerate Ygor (Béla Lugosi).

Back to the serious tone of Frankenstein (1931), in contrast the oft silliness of Bride of Frankenstein. I wish I had seen Son of Frankenstein before I saw Young Frankenstein, as I would have gotten 30% more of the parodies. But sadly, I never saw Son of Frankenstein aired on TV. Oddly, had quiet a cultural impact on horror and film.

It comes across as an episodic adjunct to Frankenstein '31, not attempting to say or do anything significant, original, scary, horrifying nor suspenseful. In that sense, it's rather dull... but at the same time it manages to be mostly succinct, with some odd and ultimately iconic characters and scenes, becoming marginally culturally significant, like the first two films.

Next to Frankenstein 31, SOF is my favorite of the Monster films. I'm with you on this sequel not looking to break any new ground, but the spirited performances by Rathbone, Atwill and Lugosi carry the picture splendidly. As you stated, theyve created some iconic figures that never get old in my opinion. One of the unheralded assets of Son of Frankenstein is the humor. More subtle than the laughs found in Bride, the characters of Igor, and Atwill's one armed Krogh, each have several smile inducing scenes. Rathbone seems to enjoy his more manic moments as the Son of the Minsters creator, and his gleeful madness is another aspect that has humorous elements. As far as tension and horror or anything very frightening, you're dead right Sculpt. This flick doesn't make an effort to scare the audience, but it succeeds as an entertaining Monster flick because of Karloff (in the Monster makeup for the last time in a Universal film) and company, a solid script and a sense of humor.

[roshiq]

If.... (1968)

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>>: A-


Animal Farm (1954)

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>>: A-

[FryeDwight]

CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962). Still a great one. Get the Criterion Collection which has some wonderful extras. ****1/2

[SerialKiller]

Mad Love-1935. 8/10.

[Repo'd]

Mad Love-1935. 8/10.
I ::love:: that movie and Lorre's performance in it.

[FryeDwight]

DR CYCLOPS (1940). While some of the music and acting ain't so hot, the effects in here are wonderful and Albert Dekkar gives a good psycho performance. ***1/2

[SerialKiller]

I ::love:: that movie and Lorre's performance in it.


Me too, Sir. I'm watching classics more often than the new stuff. Not to say that the new stuff isn't any good. Sometimes they surprise me.



Beauty & the Beast-1946-French version. Brilliant and gorgeous to watch.

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How to Make a Monster 1958

I love this flick! It's a perfect film for rewatching.

[FryeDwight]

TALES OF TERROR (1962). Probably my favorite of the Corman/Poe films...not crazy about "Morella", but "The Black Cat" (LOVE the jousting between Peter and Vincent!) and "Valdemar" (pretty damn creepy with Basil so slimy!) are great. ***1/2

[roshiq]

The IPCRESS File (1962), Funeral in Berlin (1964) & Billion-Dollar Brain (1966)

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>>: B+

[FryeDwight]

CULT OF THE COBRA (1955). Decent Universal with lots of future TV actors witnessing a "secret" ceremony and of course, one of them does what he shouldn't and the result is a curse put on the rest of the group. ***

[roshiq]

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)

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>>: A

[roshiq]

The Looking Glass War (1969)

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Not as good The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) but a decent watch.

>>: B

[hammerfan]

Brides of Dracula

Even though it's not Christopher Lee as Dracula, I still love this movie.

[FryeDwight]

THE LAND UNKNOWN (1957). Although I've always had a fondness for Dinosaurs meeting humans, this is hard going and it doesn't help that budget was too small to at least have decent dinos liven up the script. **

[roshiq]

The Deadly Affair (1966)

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Directed by Sidney Lument & starring James Mason; The Deadly Affair was based on le Carré's first novel Call for the Dead (1961). It was more like a detective drama/thriller than an espionage tale.

>>: B

[hammerfan]

Curse of the Werewolf (Hammer, 1961)

Another of my favorite Hammer movies

6/30:
Paranoiac (Hammer, 1963)
Another favorite Hammer film

[Sculpt]

The Most Dangerous Game (1932)
6/10

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Description: "An insane hunter arranges for a ship to be wrecked on an island where he can indulge in some sort of hunting and killing of the passengers."

Overall, this film struck me as much too melancholy. One would expect this theme to produce an exciting film, but the thrills were few are far between.

Also, the actors didn't seem to connect. They were strangers blown together in plot, of course, but the film devoted a lot of time to dialogue without evoking genuine emotion or accessible personalities.

There's a very humorous shot, were the camera slides down a line from a balcony to a closeup of the evil Zaroff (Leslie Banks). The closeup is fine, it just takes a slow bumpy ride to get there.

But there are also wonderful shots of the leads, Joel McCrea and Fey Rey, running throw the jungle; including a POV shot through the brush. Made me wonder if they were possibly the first of their kind.

A fine choice if you're looking for a simple interesting story with a slow delivery.

[hammerfan]

The Evil of Frankenstein

[Ferox13]

The Evil of Frankenstein

Where do you rate The Devil Rides Out in the Hammer catalogue?

[hammerfan]

Where do you rate The Devil Rides Out in the Hammer catalogue?

I'm going to embarrass myself here and tell you that I've yet to see it

[Ferox13]

I'm going to embarrass myself here and tell you that I've yet to see it

WOW.....I think it is my favourite Hammer film - if you leave out the Dracula/Frankenstein film then it certainly is (along with Quartermass and Curse of the Wolfman)...

[hammerfan]

WOW.....I think it is my favourite Hammer film - if you leave out the Dracula/Frankenstein film then it certainly is (along with Quartermass and Curse of the Wolfman)...

I'll see if I can find it streaming

[Sculpt]

I'll see if I can find it streaming

buddy of mine still talks about Borgnine creeping him out in Rides.

[phantomstranger]

'The Undead' (1957)
-Alison Hayes, Pamela Duncan,
Richard Garland

Plot: IMDB
Two psychical researchers procure the services of a lady of the night and send her back in time under hypnosis. She finds herself in the body of a past existence - a woman in medieval times waiting to be beheaded as a witch. By avoiding this fate she unwittingly starts to alter history.

Phantom's Review: Roger Corman does Shakespeare or at least a reasonable facsimile .Like all of Corman's early films, this is low-budget, borderline acting, bad FX and lots of laughs . Alison Hayes (Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman) is absolutely gorgeous as an evil witch , but all the "Thee's" and "Thou's" in the dialogue get on your nerves after a while. Not the worst movie ever made, but hardly a classic.

[Ferox13]

buddy of mine still talks about Borgnine creeping him out in Rides.

Thats The Devil's Rain.

[Sculpt]

Thats The Devil's Rain.

oh, ok. I'll have to check out Rides too.

[favabeans]

Rosemary's Baby 10/10

An absolute classic and a legend. Love it.

[roshiq]

Bullitt (1968)

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Lately noticed that I haven't actually seen much of Steve McQueen's films so far. Only The Blob, Papillon and The Great Escape, I guess. So started to check out some of his other major films.

Can't imagine anyone else other than Daniel Craig for a biopic about him.

>>: A

[Sculpt]

Bullitt (1968)

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Lately noticed that I haven't actually seen much of Steve McQueen's films so far. Only The Blob, Papillon and The Great Escape, I guess. So started to check out some of his other major films.

Can't imagine anyone else other than Daniel Craig for a biopic about him.

>>: A

I could see that. I wouldn't have thought so unless i saw craig act dorky on Sat Night Live.

I wouldn't recommend the touted The Sand Pebbles, but i'd like to see Bullitt, The Cincinnati Kid and The Thomas Crown Affair.

Here's a nifty trailer for Cincinnati, with some card tricks. http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi140705817

[roshiq]

I could see that. I wouldn't have thought so unless i saw craig act dorky on Sat Night Live.

I wouldn't recommend the touted The Sand Pebbles, but i'd like to see Bullitt, The Cincinnati Kid and The Thomas Crown Affair.

Here's a nifty trailer for Cincinnati, with some card tricks. http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi140705817

Thanks, man! Hope to see Cincinnati Kid soon ::cool::

[hammerfan]

Masque of the Red Death (1964)

[FryeDwight]

TARZAN AND HIS MATE (1934). Sequel to the original with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O"sullivan yodeling their way through various adventures. Was surprised at how violent and racist this was, but even more so by the sexuality in here (probably right before The Code). Maureen wears probably the skimpiest, most revealing outfit in early films and even some nudity-think it's a body double-!!!!!!!
A couple of old favorites are in here...Forrester Harvey (the Innkeeper in THE INVISIBLE MAN) and Paul Cavanaugh, who was in a few of the Universal Sherlock Holmes films, most notably THE SCARLET CLAW. PC usually played gruff, yet genteel types, but he's a pure Son of a Bitch in here. ***

[Roiffalo]

The Killer Shrews
Marvelous! A+

The Brain that Wouldn’t Die
The original Re-Animator, and quite good.

Terror Creatures From the Grave
Had good effect build up, but with very little pay off. Story was entertaining though.

Attack of the Giant Leeches
Not bad. Not good, but not bad.

The Ghost
I see Barbara Steele! I bet you a dollar she’s the adultering wife who kills her husband. *cash register sound*
My first actual complaint about this though is how she wants to get away from her crippled husband, saying she hates him and would even kill him if her lover didn’t do it himself. But she says this immediately AFTER stopping her husband from killing himself!! What the hell is your game, woman?!
Rest of the flick was great though, I recommend it if you like a murder mystery with a touch Scooby-Doo.

Pillow of Death
It had a great story and set up, and I just love the title. I didn't really care for the end though. I thought the twist could've been better.

Arsenic and Old Lace
If you've never seen this movie, you need to remedy that immediately.

Invisible Agent
Despite a good story line, I wasn't too invested with this one... Boring characters maybe. They certainly were no Claude Rains.

The Masque of the Red Death
Enjoyable. The personifications of death, plague, etc were my favorite part.

Captive Wild Woman
I liked it enough to watch it after having already seen it, but I'd really like to watch the film where a guy was made into a gorilla again.

[Ferox13]

What a Carve Up (1961)

Carry on Regulars, Sid James and Kenneth Conors ham their way through this Old dark house comedy. Worth watching for the two leads.

[FryeDwight]

CURSE OF THE LIVING CORPSE (1962). Made by the same guy who did the loony and wretched HORROR OF PARTY BEACH. This is pretty bad all around, but has some decent atmosphere that is all but caved in by HORRIBLE comedy relief. Believe this was Roy Scheider's first film and he's quite hammy, almost on a Vincent Price level. Only other name in here is Candace Hilligoss from CARNIVAL OF SOULS. Kind of gruesome for the time-almost FRIDAY,THE 13th-ish and some pretty enticing near nudity (at least as much as they could show back then) from the director's Hot real life Wife! **1/2

[Repo'd]

The Birds. Not only is this a terrifically entertaining movie, but I was reminded of the beautiful women who make up the three main female characters. Tippi Hendren, Suzanne Pleshette and Jessica Tandy are all so elegantly gorgeous!

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Twisted Nerve, 1968. 9/10



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[FryeDwight]

Lots of Tarzan movies via NETFLIX...getting into the later part of the series and sort of silly, especially when involving WW2/Nazis. Still lots of fun with cool action sequences and lines ("Now Tarzan Make War!").

TARZAN FINDS A SON! (1939) ***1/2
TARZAN TRIUMPHS (1943) ***
TARZAN'S DESERT MYSTERY (1943) **1/2

[Sculpt]

The Birds. Not only is this a terrifically entertaining movie, but I was reminded of the beautiful women who make up the three main female characters. Tippi Hendren, Suzanne Pleshette and Jessica Tandy are all so elegantly gorgeous!

I noticed the same thing this year. ::love::

[Repo'd]

I noticed the same thing this year. ::love::

It's almost enough to distract a fella from the thrilling birdy action. Almost.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Homicidal, 1961. 7/10


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[Repo'd]

Homicidal, 1961. 7/10


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Love that movie. William Castle's Psycho!

[anglewitch]

Love that movie. William Castle's Psycho!

Homicidal, I loved it!
Has an excellent twist at the end!
10/10

[Repo'd]

The Raven
Murders in the Rue Morgue

A Lugosi/Poe double feature.

[hammerfan]

The Raven
Murders in the Rue Morgue

A Lugosi/Poe double feature.

I'm hoping the air conditioning in my apartment is fixed when I get home from work. Hoping to have a little Vincent Price/Poe marathon. If not, then it's the bedroom with Roku!

[Repo'd]

Your AC problems have gone on too long! Tonight, I believe you will be in a nice cool apartment watching that double feature!

[hammerfan]

Your AC problems have gone on too long! Tonight, I believe you will be in a nice cool apartment watching that double feature!

Yep, today is day #5 of the fourth time in two months that it's been out!

[anglewitch]

Yep, today is day #5 of the fourth time in two months that it's been out!

You must be suffering in there I'll try to send a windstorm your way (And I can do it! Well it works 40% of the time). That otta cool things down a bit.

[hammerfan]

The Pit and the Pendulum

[FryeDwight]

Still more NETFLIX Tarzan films with Johnny Weissmuller getting to the end of his series and really running out of gas, especially the last one. Best part for us is all the cool Horror thespians (mostly from Universal) in them like Brenda Joyce as Jane (Inner Sanctums), Barton McLain (THE MUMMY'S GHOST), Charles Trowbridge (THE MUMMY'S HAND), Maria Ouspenskaya (THE WOLFMAN, FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLFMAN), Acquanetta (CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN, DEAD MAN'S EYES), George Zucco (THE MUMMY'S HAND, THE MAD GHOUL) and the lovely Patricia Morison (DEAD MAN'S EYES, HITLER'S MADMAN, and DRESSED TO KILL).

TARZAN AND THE AMAZONS (1945) **1/2
TARZAN AND THE LEOPARD WOMAN (1946) **1/2
TARZAN AND THE HUNTRESS (1947) ***
TARZAN AND THE MERMAID (1948) *1/2

[Martha]

On the films you listed that are not Tarzan, I have them all and really enjoy watching all. Great films. They don't make 'em like that anymore.

[FryeDwight]

KING KONG (1933). Still wanting to go to the jungle, even after all the TARZAN films::big grin::. Saw this in the theater when I was eight on a 1970 re-issue....was really in to dinosaurs and just loved this from beginning to end. Surprised they did not eject me from the theater during the Kong/T-Rex square off!
Moved a lot as a kid and started watching sports while living above Chicago IL (really no interest) to try to fit in at school. During the Jan 1977 Super Bowl (Know Oakland Raiders won), a station out of Milwaukee WI was showing KING KONG the same time. You can probably deduce what I watched that day.

Still love this and can only shake my head at fools who try to find all sorts of racial/social/sexual messages in the film. You only need to know it's a great entertaining movie...PERIOD! *****

[Martha]

The Vampire (1957)
Beast From 20,000 Fathoms.
Dracula's Daughter
From Hell It Came

[anglewitch]

20 Million Miles to Earth

[FryeDwight]

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY (1955). Some good chuckles and cast in here, but a lot of gags are recycled and it's clear the team was running on empty. Worth seeing- Not as great as A&C MEET FRANKENSTEIN,but better than A&C MEET DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE. **1/2

[anglewitch]

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY (1955). Some good chuckles and cast in here, but a lot of gags are recycled and it's clear the team was running on empty.

I thought that was a pretty good Abbott and Costello.

[Sculpt]

KING KONG (1933). Still wanting to go to the jungle, even after all the TARZAN films::big grin::. Saw this in the theater when I was eight on a 1970 re-issue....was really in to dinosaurs and just loved this from beginning to end. Surprised they did not eject me from the theater during the Kong/T-Rex square off!
Moved a lot as a kid and started watching sports while living above Chicago IL (really no interest) to try to fit in at school. During the Jan 1977 Super Bowl (Know Oakland Raiders won), a station out of Milwaukee WI was showing KING KONG the same time. You can probably deduce what I watched that day.

Still love this and can only shake my head at fools who try to find all sorts of racial/social/sexual messages in the film. You only need to know it's a great entertaining movie...PERIOD! *****

Awesome! Would love to see Kong on big 70m or bigger screen! It's such an amazing film. There is so much 'accidental' symbolism in he film. I heard a lecture called, "King Kong Died for You're Sins".



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[hammerfan]

The Wolf Man

[Roiffalo]

The Wolf Man

Wolf Man turns 75 this year 8)
When I turn 50 it'll have been around a century! ::shocked::

[hammerfan]

Wolf Man turns 75 this year 8)
When I turn 50 it'll have been around a century! ::shocked::

Very cool!

[FryeDwight]

BLOOD FEAST (1963). Back in the early 90's, started a little bi-weekly meeting I called "B-Movers" where a group of us would bring over munchies and go to someone's residence to watch 2-3 films, usually ones that were older or a little unusual-or in plain speaking, not the stuff the masses made into big hits that usually weren't that good. Not surprisingly, most of them were held at my place and would usually show a couple of trailers (usually from SINISTER CINEMA VHS's), a Warners Cartoon or Three Stooges short before beginning.
Also, not surprisingly, I would always sneak a Horror film in . Had some unusual linesups in there like FIEND WITHOUT A FACE/WIZARDS/USED CARS, SERIAL MOM/THE TINGLER, CAPE FEAR (62)/HENRY:PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER to name a few.
The very first meeting had THE BIG HEAT (1953-EXCELLENT crime film I highly recommend)/BLOOD FEAST/DRACULA (Spanish version of the Lugosi film).
Probably the first all out gore film with lots of splatter, limbs being chopped off, internal organs being removed, sadism etc etc. Also, probably some of the WORST acting ever, non existent production values and a maddening organ/tympani score . . Many groaned at the defects, but appreciated the action and for a few weeks, "Make The Heart of an Old Man Glad!" was uttered among us.
Re-watching it again recently, it is pretty awful, but still pretty intense in the bloody scenes. Also lots of laughs, particularly when Mrs Freemont meets with Fuad Ramses...the mind boggles. Many classic lines such as "Have You ever had...AN EGYPTIAN FEAST??!!??", "THis Man is Uncanny!", "It all happened so Fast!" and my favorite "Now...PROVE You Love Me!"
Also, it's only 70 minutes, so before your tolerance runs out, it's practically over! **

[brainscan]

House on Hunted Hill. Love Vincent Price

[FryeDwight]

LAND OF THE PHAROAHS (1955). Very campy film about the building of the Giza pyramid in Egypt with a young Joan Collins already starting her evil ways! ***

[hammerfan]

Watching "Psycho" right now on the Sundance channel. Looks like they're having an Alfred Hitchcock marathon. Next movie up is "The Birds".

[Roiffalo]

Very cool!
If my math is right anyway. I'm kinda a sped at math so I'm likely wrong. ::big grin::

House on Hunted Hill. Love Vincent Price
One of my very favorites! ::love::

Watching "Psycho" right now on the Sundance channel. Looks like they're having an Alfred Hitchcock marathon. Next movie up is "The Birds".
I'm watching Psycho too! Not even on TV. Small world...

It's hard to introduce this movie to people who have no appreciation for suspenseful build up or black and white films. Why do I bother... ::roll eyes::

[brainscan]

If my math is right anyway. I'm kinda a sped at math so I'm likely wrong. ::big grin::


One of my very favorites! ::love::


I'm watching Psycho too! Not even on TV. Small world...

It's hard to introduce this movie to people who have no appreciation for suspenseful build up or black and white films. Why do I bother... ::roll eyes::

i love Psycho so much, and i know what you mean about people not appreciating it. My niece was watching Bates Motel (which i also love) but she had never seen the movies so i let her borrow them and she only watched the first one said it was OK but didn't watch the others.I don't know how she can do that if you like the TV show you should love the movies. I'm I right.

[Roiffalo]

Island of Lost Souls

I recorded this months ago, and I think I watched it before, but I'm watching it again to finally check my tape for a clean recording and get it ready for more recording.

Based on my favorite book, naturally I enjoy this movie. It's a good adaptation, with a better Moreau than the '96 film... Although the animals in that were more creative. Lost Souls is very basic but gets its point across with its filming and care to atmosphere.

i love Psycho so much, and i know what you mean about people not appreciating it. My niece was watching Bates Motel (which i also love) but she had never seen the movies so i let her borrow them and she only watched the first one said it was OK but didn't watch the others.I don't know how she can do that if you like the TV show you should love the movies. I'm I right.
I hear that a lot. I don't know whither to be grateful to shows like Bates Motel for reviving the franchise and bringing attention back to it, or to hate it because you get these brain dead trolls with no respect for the original material... But I do watch Bates and enjoy it so I s'pose I'm stuck somewhere in between.

[Sculpt]

i love Psycho so much, and i know what you mean about people not appreciating it. My niece was watching Bates Motel (which i also love) but she had never seen the movies so i let her borrow them and she only watched the first one said it was OK but didn't watch the others.I don't know how she can do that if you like the TV show you should love the movies. I'm I right.

so she said she watched Psycho 1960 and said it was just OK?

How old is she?

Psycho 1960 is an adult film. I'm not surprised a young person wouldn't comprehend the intrigue of the first half, it's quite an elaborate bates and switch.

Or maybe, as a young 2016 woman, the social roles are too alien to her?

[FryeDwight]

An Abbott and Costello fest for the long weekend...Biggest shocker was spotting Tor Johnson in the last one.

1-ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) *****

2-MEXICAN HAYRIDE (1948) ***

3-ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE KILLER, BORIS KARLOFF (1949) ***

4-ABBOTT AND COSTELLO IN THE FOREIGN LEGION (1950) ***

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Wait Until Dark, 1967. 8/10

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[Ferox13]

^Amazing Film...

Such a good bad guy too...

[Repo'd]

Wait Until Dark, 1967. 8/10

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^Amazing Film...

Such a good bad guy too...

It really is a terrific and twisted flick.

[FryeDwight]

DRACULA (Spanish Version)-1931. A Mexican crew made their version of the Tod Browning film after the day cast left using the same sets and script. While it's still flabby, this has a lot more oomph than the Bela film with the sets being used more wisely (The Carfax Abbey set barely used in the BL film is magnificent), many loose ends put together and quite a lot more violence.
The acting is still pretty hammy-Renfield and Martin really overdo it-amazing how lax the security at the Sanitarium is- and Harker is even more of a doily here than David Manners ever was.
A big improvement with Lupita Tovar playing Mina...more vivacious than Helen Chandler and quite lovely too-no wonder Drac enjoyed nibbling on her!
As the title character, Carlos Villarias gives the old college try, but he can't touch Bela's turn and I know I'm being petty, but whenever CV meets people in the film, all I can think of what a big Shit Eating grin He has! ***

[scouse mac]

The Seventh Seal

Hadn't seen this for a long and I'd forgotten how good it is. Whats not to like, a knight returning from the crusades plays a game of chess with Death whilst seeking answers about life, death and god.

[Repo'd]

Tarantula 1955

[hammerfan]

Tarantula 1955

Awesome. I love that one!

[Goathead]

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So good. Lon Chaney was a genius in his art.

[Repo'd]

Awesome. I love that one!

You have great taste, Hammer! I couldn't tell you the first horror movie I ever watched, but this is definitely one of them. It has stayed a favorite of mine since the first viewing. And I love John Agar, Mara Corday and Nestor Paiva, so how could I not adore Tarantula?! I Always love the quick Clint Eastwood appearance too!
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So good. Lon Chaney was a genius in his art.

He most certainly was, and this is possibly his finest performance. What a terrific movie.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Dracula: Prince of Darkness, 1966. 7/10


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[FryeDwight]

BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS (1958). As SINISTER CINEMA put it in their catalogue, John Agar is indeed "Precious" in here and gets to ham it up pretty good. Of course, the film is silly, the effects are cheesy and the acting is not all that, but it's a helluva a lot of fun.
So...What are You waiting for? ***

[Sculpt]

The Seventh Seal

Hadn't seen this for a long and I'd forgotten how good it is. Whats not to like, a knight returning from the crusades plays a game of chess with Death whilst seeking answers about life, death and god.

Was it English sub or dub? If dub, can you send me a link?

BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS (1958). As SINISTER CINEMA put it in their catalogue, John Agar is indeed "Precious" in here and gets to ham it up pretty good. Of course, the film is silly, the effects are cheesy and the acting is not all that, but it's a helluva a lot of fun.
So...What are You waiting for? ***

I say, I've never heard of that before. Sounds cool!

[scouse mac]

Was it English sub or dub? If dub, can you send me a link?


It was in Swedish with subtitles, a mate burnt a disc off so i could watch it whilst in work (6am on a Sunday, big cup of coffee and Seventh Seal on the pc - a good morning!)

[Repo'd]

Planet of the Vampires

[Sculpt]

Planet of the Vampires

i love PotV! The uniforms are cool, the sets look so freakin good, the film Alien uses many concepts from it, and best of all, the AIP English dub features the same voices as the Speed Racer cartoon voice creators. Love hearing Racer-X's voice coming out of an Italian spaceship actor.

[Repo'd]

i love PotV! The uniforms are cool, the sets look so freakin good, the film Alien uses some major things from it, and best of all, the AIP English dub features the same voices as the Speed Racer cartoon voice creators. Love hearing Racer-X's voice coming out of an Italian spaceship actor.

HAHA! I didn't even realize that was Rex Racer/Racer X's voice!! Now that you've brought it up, I'm dying!
Yeah, I love this flick too, for all the reasons you mentioned and more. The hair styles for one thing! This is really not the standard Bava fare in some respects, but all the trademarks in production and style are all over Planet of the Vampires.

[brainscan]

Just watched Eegah. Love that movie. Anyone else ever seen this?

[Repo'd]

Just watched Eegah. Love that movie. Anyone else ever seen this?

Oh yeah, Eegah is a fun watch. Lots of bad acting and good music.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The scream that shocks the screen with 300,000 volts of horror! Inhuman! Invincible! Inescapable!


Indestructible Man, 1956.


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[Repo'd]

Plan 9 From Outer Space, cuz it's Ed Wood's birthday.

[FryeDwight]

NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1958). One of the best and a long time favorite, even if I want to pimp slap Dana Andrews's character for being so pig headed and clueless. Tons of atmosphere and ideal to watch on a chilly Autumn night. *****

[The Villain]

NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1958). One of the best and a long time favorite, even if I want to pimp slap Dana Andrews's character for being so pig headed and clueless. Tons of atmosphere and ideal to watch on a chilly Autumn night. *****

Love that movie

[Ferox13]

NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1958). One of the best and a long time favorite, even if I want to pimp slap Dana Andrews's character for being so pig headed and clueless. Tons of atmosphere and ideal to watch on a chilly Autumn night. *****

One of the few times that the Film is better than the book/story.

[Sculpt]

NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1958). One of the best and a long time favorite, even if I want to pimp slap Dana Andrews's character for being so pig headed and clueless. Tons of atmosphere and ideal to watch on a chilly Autumn night. *****
Night of the Demon was such a pleasant surprise! I actually had never had the opportunity to see it until a few years ago. It's so well done, well above the fray. First of all, it looks and sounds really good, the effects may not have been expensive, but the visuals and sound produced some scary scenes. I can imagine what it must have looked like on the big screen. Plus most of the actors seemed quite inspired. The story had a serious tone they latched onto.

[Bloof]

DR. BLOODS COFFIN 1961

The son of the local doctor returns to their small mountain village and sets up a creepy laboratory in the tunnels underground. Residents start disappearing as he conducts his gruesome business.


Well done , 1961!

[Repo'd]

DR. BLOODS COFFIN 1961

The son of the local doctor returns to their small mountain village and sets up a creepy laboratory in the tunnels underground. Residents start disappearing as he conducts his gruesome business.


Well done , 1961!

Sounds like one I want to see! Thanks, Bloofer.

Watched Dracula 1931, yesterday afternoon. ::love:: Bela.

[FryeDwight]

THE UNINVITED (1944). Probably the first serious Hollywood ghost story is helped considerably by fluid camera work, great sets and two pretty scary scenes (Steven Speilberg looks like he saw this for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK). But find the acting in here flabby for the most, especially Ray Milland, who like Ralph Bellamy in the same time period, You just couldn't feel any empathy for, although enjoyed them more as they got older. There are some good spots by Donald Crisp, Alan Napier and the lovely tragic Gail Russell. ***

[SerialKiller]

House of Wax, with my boy Vincent Price. ::cool:: Never disappoints.

[anglewitch]

House of Wax, with my boy Vincent Price. ::cool:: Never disappoints.

Wasn't that supposed to be one of those 3D films?

[SerialKiller]

Yes. 3-D is awesome sauce.

[anglewitch]

Yes. 3-D is awesome sauce.

I haven't seen one of those fancy 3D films yet. I need to sometime.

[brainscan]

I haven't seen one of those fancy 3D films yet. I need to sometime.

you've never seen a 3D movie? that's so crazy

[anglewitch]

you've never seen a 3D movie? that's so crazy

I'm old fashioned. http://www.horror.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Invisible Man, 1933, 8/10


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[hammerfan]

The Wolf Man
Son of Frankenstein

[anglewitch]

The Invisible Man, 1933, 8/10


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The Wolf Man
Son of Frankenstein


Classics.

[FryeDwight]

MONSTER ON THE CAMPUS (1958). Probably the least of Jack Arnold's Sci-Fi flicks, but still OK. Lots of unintentional humor here...the way our guy becomes the title creature-twice!, the loud plaid shirt and of course, being the 50's, radiation has to come in somewhere.
The burning question is when Arthur Franz makes a long distance call to Madagascar (causing his future Father-In-Law much pain by the cost) to speak to a Dr Moreau..I wonder if it's THE Dr Moreau who escaped the ISLAND OF LOST SOULS and set up shop elsewhere::big grin::? **1/2

[hammerfan]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

[anglewitch]

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

Another classic.

[hammerfan]

House of Frankenstein

[helenedwards]

Taped this a very long time ago, and recently watched it again due to the interest that's been rekindled by folks here at the CHFB.

I'm not gonna attempt a complete analysis/synopsis of the film. You can get an excellent summation at the imdb website. I'll just make some observations.

First, imdb notes that this film was somewhat of a surprise in that Karloff was under contract at Universal but apparently loaned out to Warner Bros. for this appearance. Man, does he look good, probably the most effective makeup he's ever had barring the Monster himself (and of course, the makeup is very reminsicent of the Monster). High, gaunt cheekbones with a longish crewcut streaked with white. Nice image.

Also liked the supporting cast -- who were apparently stock players for Warner Bros. -- a lot. They include Ricardo Cortez as Nolan, the slimy mob lawyer; Barton MacLane as Loder, the chief mobster; veteran Joe Sawyer as hitman Trigger Smith. On the side of good is Edmund Gwenn as Dr. Beaumont, the man who brings Karloff back to life after execution in the electric chair; and it was really fun to see Warren Hull play a straight dramatic role two years before his famous appearance as Richard Wentworth in The Spider's Web.

The supernatural element is minimal; however, Karloff seems to know where and when to appear in order to drive the villains to suicide or accidental death; and there seems to be some sort of angelic vengeance occurring in the final scene. The metaphysical aspect was a bit heavy-handed for this old cynic, but nothing I couldn't accept from a 1936 film.

All in all, a very enjoyable picture, and a worthy addition to Karloff's canon.

... Reed

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[hammerfan]

Frankenstein

[FryeDwight]

THE WOLF MAN(1941). One of the last "Golden Age " horrors I saw, not until I was 16 and more interested in making out with my first girlfriend::embarrassment:: than really paying attention to the film.
As older/wiser (and less hormonal), find it a very good film, but find it SO SAD as Larry certainly doesn't deserve his fate. Great cast, makeup, sets and music. ****

[MichaelMyers]

Just watched Universal's The Mummy. Wolf Man is next FryeDwight. Hope you're having fun. ::danger::

[Sculpt]

THE WOLF MAN(1941). One of the last "Golden Age " horrors I saw, not until I was 16 and more interested in making out with my first girlfriend::embarrassment:: than really paying attention to the film.
As older/wiser (and less hormonal), find it a very good film, but find it SO SAD as Larry certainly doesn't deserve his fate. Great cast, makeup, sets and music. ****

I always thought Larry's interactions with his Brit father, and house-servants, are very bizarre.

[Ferox13]

The Corpse Vanishes (1942)

Fun little flick with Lugosi from his Monogram days.

[SerialKiller]

Bride of Frankenstein-1935.

The Wizard of Oz-1939. ::love::

[Repo'd]

The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, for probably the two hundred and fifty third time.

[hammerfan]

Horror of Dracula
Dracula Has Risen From the Grave

[Roiffalo]

Mr. Sardonicus

A delightful film! Great story line and effects. I very much recommend it.

[hammerfan]

Mr. Sardonicus

A delightful film! Great story line and effects. I very much recommend it.

I've always wondered about this movie! Thanks for the recommendation!

[Sculpt]

Mr. Sardonicus

A delightful film! Great story line and effects. I very much recommend it.

I guess there's two endings? thumbs up or thumbs down? What did you see?

[darkdetective]

Just saw Repulsion for the first time. Absolutely loved it.
I understand why it's a masterpiece. I posted a video review of it as a separate thread if you wanna know more of my thoughts.

I was genuinely surprised by how much I liked it.

[Repo'd]

Mr. Sardonicus

A delightful film! Great story line and effects. I very much recommend it.

A really underrated William Castle feature. It's such a creepy and sort of sleazy movie.

Just saw Repulsion for the first time. Absolutely loved it.
I understand why it's a masterpiece. I posted a video review of it as a separate thread if you wanna know more of my thoughts.

I was genuinely surprised by how much I liked it.

Always happy to hear that another Horror fan enjoyed this title. I really believe Repulsion to be one of the most unsettling and honest fright films ever made.

Ooops, I forgot to post what Ive been watching.

I went the Hammerfan route and binged the Universal Monster movies last week.

[Fake Shemp]

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[SerialKiller]

Saw The Tingler on TV this morning. Pretty good; I was actually surprised by the gimmick of the red blood. The "tingle" itself is pretty darn disgusting; and did I not see a Jason Vorhee's prototype in there? I mean it looked a lot like him...


I love The Tingler.


The Picture of Dorian Gray-1945.

A Streetcar Named Desire-1951. Brando. ::love::::love::::love::

[hammerfan]

The Brides of Dracula

Not Christopher Lee, but Peter Cushing is in it as Van Helsing. Continuing my Hammer Halloween marathon.

[Ferox13]

I guess there's two endings? thumbs up or thumbs down? What did you see?

I don't think there are 2 endings - just a gimmick.

[Repo'd]

Saw The Tingler on TV this morning. Pretty good; I was actually surprised by the gimmick of the red blood. The "tingle" itself is pretty darn disgusting; and did I not see a Jason Vorhee's prototype in there? I mean it looked a lot like him...

One of the very first Horror movies I ever watched, and that COLOR scene freaked me the hell out. At the age of about 8, the hand emerging from the tub of blood terrified me! Imagine my surprise when I saw it again years later, and found it more charming and campy than scary. It remains one of my all time favorites.

[hammerfan]

The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)

[MichaelMyers]

Universal's Wolf Man and Frankenstein.

[MichaelMyers]

I always thought Larry's interactions with his Brit father, and house-servants, are very bizarre.

Equally bizarre is the love interest becomes more attracted to him after she finds out he's spying on her through her bedroom window. Not sure what Roiff sees in the man.

[hammerfan]

Equally bizarre is the love interest becomes more attracted to him after she finds out he's spying on her through her bedroom window. Not sure what Roiff sees in the man.

My own personal opinion: also, how is she attracted to Larry when her fiancee is WAY more handsome?!

[FryeDwight]

HORROR HOTEL (1960). Great creepy little film that has the goods still. My daughter liked this a lot when she was little, but commented that "...Christopher Lee is always full of evil and Woo". Wasn't sure what she meant until she said "WOO!" like a ghost::big grin::, ****

[hammerfan]

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

[Sculpt]

Equally bizarre is the love interest becomes more attracted to him after she finds out he's spying on her through her bedroom window. Not sure what Roiff sees in the man.

My own personal opinion: also, how is she attracted to Larry when her fiancee is WAY more handsome?!

My own personal opinion: Most people are bored... and are attracted to the person who has "something going on". They're especially interested in someone who's very interested in them, even if some find it creepy. Personally, I flee from intentional drama queens. Roiff is far too smart to fall for that sink hole.

[Ferox13]

Island of Lost Souls (1932)

Fantastic film on every level..

[MichaelMyers]

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

[hammerfan]

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Love it! I think Gill Man is my favorite Universal monster ::love::

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

I Saw What You Did, 1965. 6/10


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[MichaelMyers]

Love it! I think Gill Man is my favorite Universal monster ::love::

In all these 50s films the monsters are the real victims.

[MichaelMyers]

Just watched Dementia 13 (1963), not sure what was happening entirely but loved the scenery.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

NOTLD68, 10/10


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House of Wax, 1953. 9/10


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[helenedwards]

Got the DVD last night. I had not seen this film since I was 6 or 7 years old. It's a neat little programmer and there is one truly terrifying moment when Karloff decides to experiment on his two rescuers. I was surprised at the tremendous amount of decomposition in the last reel of the film. They obviously used a 1950 nitrate reissue print (with Favorite Films main title).

Boris was so wonderful at making all this scientific mumbo jumbo absolutely believable. Go Cryogenics!

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[FryeDwight]

THEM (1954). This was one of my Mom's favorites when she was younger and she said I would really like it when I was 10. Thought it was OK, but not more. Watched it over the weekend and think it is REALLY good. The "Gi-Ants" (showing my FAMOUS MONSTERS background) still look kind of strange, but very strong story and very good turns by James Whitmore and Edmund Gwenn. ****

[hammerfan]

THEM (1954). This was one of my Mom's favorites when she was younger and she said I would really like it when I was 10. Thought it was OK, but not more. Watched it over the weekend and think it is REALLY good. The "Gi-Ants" (showing my FAMOUS MONSTERS background) still look kind of strange, but very strong story and very good turns by James Whitmore and Edmund Gwenn. ****

My favorite 50s giant insect movie!

[Sculpt]

My favorite 50s giant insect movie!

Me too! THEM takes the picnic easy.

[hammerfan]

Me too! THEM takes the picnic easy.

I see what you did there ::big grin::::stick out tongue::

[Killah Kane]

Night of the Living Dead, and it's been a long time!

[SerialKiller]

The Spiral Staircase-1945.

[Repo'd]

Godzilla VS The Thing

[hammerfan]

Godzilla VS The Thing

How did you watch it?

[Repo'd]

How did you watch it?

on DVD. Is that what you mean?

[hammerfan]

on DVD. Is that what you mean?

Yes. Was wondering if it's streaming anywhere.

[Repo'd]

Yes. Was wondering if it's streaming anywhere.

Cool.
Yeah, if I'm watching GZilla, it's usually on disc. I've been a fan forever and have way too many G movies.

[hammerfan]

Cool.
Yeah, if I'm watching GZilla, it's usually on disc. I've been a fan forever and have way too many G movies.

I'm a BAD Godzilla fan! I have 3. 2 if you don't count the POS movie with Matthew Broderick.

[FryeDwight]

BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953). Decent little flick based on the great Ray Bradbury story "The Foghorn". The story meanders, but the Harryhausen work still impresses. Kenneth Tobey once again saves the day, along with a young Lee Van Cleef while Cecil Kellaway is as delightful as ever, even if it seems he's playing the role from THE MUMMY'S HAND (1940). ***

[FryeDwight]

DEAD MAN'S EYES (1944). Dreary INNER SANCTUM offering which, despite the creepy prologue (which gave me the heebie jeebies as a young 'un) is a very long 60 some minutes. Lon Chaney JR plays a blind artist who may be involved in murder. OK to see once, but Lon is SUCH a Bitch in here. **

[Sculpt]

BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953). Decent little flick based on the great Ray Bradbury story "The Foghorn". The story meanders, but the Harryhausen work still impresses. Kenneth Tobey once again saves the day, along with a young Lee Van Cleef while Cecil Kellaway is as delightful as ever, even if it seems he's playing the role from THE MUMMY'S HAND (1940). ***
It's just so much fun. Excellent craft. Definitely one of the best 50s horror films.

[Repo'd]

BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS (1953). Decent little flick based on the great Ray Bradbury story "The Foghorn". The story meanders, but the Harryhausen work still impresses. Kenneth Tobey once again saves the day, along with a young Lee Van Cleef while Cecil Kellaway is as delightful as ever, even if it seems he's playing the role from THE MUMMY'S HAND (1940). ***

It's just so much fun. Excellent craft. Definitely one of the best 50s horror films.

This was shown often on Saturday afternoons when I was a kid and I tried to be in front of the telly whenever it aired. The creature effects were so convincing, and the diving bell scene is still thrilling. Terrific stuff.

[Roiffalo]

Fiend Without A Face

Cute little thing. I loved the creature effects, from the sounds they made that sounded like heartbeats, to the creepy spine appendage that they used to move. ::smile::

[Bloof]

13 GHOSTS 1960


A man moves his family into a mansion he inherited that is haunted by 12 ghosts. Genuine scares and the gosh darned sweetest family ever.

[Repo'd]

13 GHOSTS 1960


A man moves his family into a mansion he inherited that is haunted by 12 ghosts. Genuine scares and the gosh darned sweetest family ever.

Ahh, the genius of William Castle. Give me a time machine and one of the places I'd go is a Castle premiere! Maybe The Tingler and those electrically charged theater seats!

[FryeDwight]

Fiend Without A Face

Cute little thing. I loved the creature effects, from the sounds they made that sounded like heartbeats, to the creepy spine appendage that they used to move. ::smile::

LOVE FWAF! A genuine hoot and very cool ending!

MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964). Probably the best looking of Corman's Poe flicks (Kudos to Nicholas Roeg) and although there is some padding, still a lot of fun. Vincent is top notch as usual and so is Hazel Court who is also luscious with a capital L in here. ***1/2

[Ferox13]

13 GHOSTS 1960


A man moves his family into a mansion he inherited that is haunted by 12 ghosts. Genuine scares and the gosh darned sweetest family ever.

I must say I wasn;t made about this one - I don't think it was one of Castles better horrors. Didn't like The Spirit Is Willing too much either..

[Roiffalo]

LOVE FWAF! A genuine hoot and very cool ending!

Agreed! I'm glad DBad posted that gif that got my attention in Random Thoughts, and so many people knew the title and commented so it was an easy find on YouTube.

[Bloof]

I must say I wasn;t made about this one - I don't think it was one of Castles better horrors. Didn't like The Spirit Is Willing too much either..

Yeah, I'm slowly making my way through what I can find on youtube. Just curiosity really. Some I've already seen.

[hammerfan]

Woke up at 3:30 with a coughing fit and couldn't get back to sleep so I turned on the TV and found Rosemary's Baby playing. Score!

[Bloof]

Woke up at 3:30 with a coughing fit and couldn't get back to sleep so I turned on the TV and found Rosemary's Baby playing. Score!

Jeez, I hope you didn't have to go into work today!::sad::

[hammerfan]

Jeez, I hope you didn't have to go into work today!::sad::

Yep, I'm here til noon. 20 minutes to go. Then to the grocery store to get stuff for lunch and dinner. Home, eat lunch, turn on TV, and veg the rest of the weekend. Thinking about making myself a turkey dinner tomorrow since I missed Thanksgiving.

Sorry for the late reply. I'm the only one here so I've been watching Buffy on Netflix.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

House on Haunted Hill, 1959. 7/10



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[Roiffalo]

House on Haunted Hill, 1959. 7/10



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My favorite Price film... ::love::

Why only seven though?

[FryeDwight]

THE PREMATURE BURIAL (1962). A decent flick, although it would have worked better with Vincent Price. Hazel Court STILL looks magnificent. ***

[Repo'd]

Atomic Brain, AKA Monstrosity

It features a woman who has a cat brain transplanted into her skull, so naturally this is excellent entertainment.

[Sculpt]

Atomic Brain, AKA Monstrosity

It features a woman who has a cat brain transplanted into her skull, so naturally this is excellent entertainment.

i is confused... how is a cat brain "Atomic"? at least they put it in her skull...

[Repo'd]

i is confused... how is a cat brain "Atomic"? at least they put it in her skull...

Well, ya shoot atomic rays at stuff...and then stuff happens. I mean the title really is self explanatory.

[Roiffalo]

Well, ya shoot atomic rays at stuff...and then stuff happens. I mean the title really is self explanatory.
Probably something you have to see to understand. Your description of it made me think the same thing as Sculpt honestly. ::big grin::

Although it has been HDC theorized that cats are from space so there's a fair chance they are atomic for all we know.

[Repo'd]

Probably something you have to see to understand. Your description of it made me think the same thing as Sculpt honestly. ::big grin::

Seriously? The first time I heard the title Atomic Brain, I just knew, with no prior exposure to the film, that it would be all about transplanting a cat brain into the skull of a woman. The name Atomic Brain just screams animal/human brain transference! What are you not getting here??!! ::big grin::

[Roiffalo]

Seriously? The first time I heard the title Atomic Brain, I just knew, with no prior exposure to the film, that it would be all about transplanting a cat brain into the skull of a woman. The name Atomic Brain just screams animal/human brain transference! What are you not getting here??!! ::big grin::

Well now that you mention it, how could I have been so blind! ::big grin::

[FryeDwight]

SHE (1935). Pretty decent flick based on the H Rider Haggard story. Sort of surprised to see lots of KING KONG et al people assigned to this like Merian C Cooper, Max Steiner and Helen Mack (SON OF KONG-she is pretty good in here). Wildest part is seeing Nigel Bruce (Dr Watson himself) getting into fist fights, leaping and shooting it out!!::big grin:: ***

[Sculpt]

SHE (1935). Pretty decent flick based on the H Rider Haggard story. Sort of surprised to see lots of KING KONG et al people assigned to this like Merian C Cooper, Max Steiner and Helen Mack (SON OF KONG-she is pretty good in here). Wildest part is seeing Nigel Bruce (Dr Watson himself) getting into fist fights, leaping and shooting it out!!::big grin:: ***

Just saw SHE (1935) for the first time, as I had heard it mentioned a few times in life. Wow, this was a big production! Scariest avalanche I've ever seen. Nifty effects, premise and cool message.

One can see some cinematic similarities to King Kong. And I noticed other films have copied some scenes from She.

But I can see why She didn't stand the test of time. I think the characters are way too shallow, dialogue too clunky, there's not enough going on for that amount of time.


Hey FryeDwight, have you seen The Blue Bird (1940) with Shirley Temple? Definitely recommend.

[Sculpt]

Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
4/10

When Ygor brings the Monster to Dr. Ludwig Frankenstein for care, Ludwig gets the idea of replacing the Monster's current criminal brain with a normal one.

Very B-movie script. Pretty ridiculous. Seems like they're just going through the motions of a series of cliche events happening in this Frankenstein universe. There's nobody to root for here, very little suspense or horror. Rather boring.


House of Frankenstein (1944)
4/10

An evil scientist and his hunchbacked assistant escape from prison and encounter Dracula, the Wolf Man and Frankenstein's Monster.

This one takes itself a little more serious with the soundness of Boris Karloff's acting. But once again the script and plot are ridiculous, and it just feels like the characters are walking through the motions of this Universal Monsters' homage of events. Extremely unimaginative. Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and the Wolfman never appear in the same shot.

Bela Lugosi was slated to play Dracula, but had prior commitments when Karloff was available. The Dracula part was very small, and the monsters' plot roles were not intertwined.

[FryeDwight]

Just saw SHE (1935) for the first time, as I had heard it mentioned a few times in life. Wow, this was a big production! Scariest avalanche I've ever seen. Nifty effects, premise and cool message.

One can see some cinematic similarities to King Kong. And I noticed other films have copied some scenes from She.

But I can see why She didn't stand the test of time. I think the characters are way too shallow, dialogue too clunky, there's not enough going on for that amount of time.


Hey FryeDwight, have you seen The Blue Bird (1940) with Shirley Temple? Definitely recommend.

Well, if the All Wise Sculpt recommends it, I'll put it on the NETFLIX queue

THE DEVIL BAT (1940). Very silly very cheaply made little flick, but Bela Lugosi is so good in here. He ALWAYS gave 150% no matter the film.
Know a few people I would like to send my own Devil Bat to... ***

[Sculpt]

Well, if the All Wise Sculpt recommends it, I'll put it on the NETFLIX queue

THE DEVIL BAT (1940). Very silly very cheaply made little flick, but Bela Lugosi is so good in here. He ALWAYS gave 150% no matter the film.
Know a few people I would like to send my own Devil Bat to... ***
Really?! If anyone on this site saw The Blue Bird (1940), I would have guessed you. You won't find it on Netflix, but it's on Youtube. It's a good copy (360p standard definition). Nice holiday film for families.

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[Roiffalo]

It! (Curse of the Golem)

Great little British flick with an easy on the eyes Roddy ::smile::
My only "problem" with it (and a reason why I almost ended up roasting the thing), was... SPOILERS IN WHITE the random Psycho angle... The dead mother thing was unnecessary. Honestly, take it out, you wouldn't miss it, the plot would still work just fine. If it was thrown in because it made Roddy's character look more nuts then that wasn't really needed either. He had a moment of regret and attempt to redeem himself, that was fine by itself as an interesting character trait, why make him crazy on top of that? If anything it just confuses the audience.

My second guess as to why it was in here at all is because the director wanted to be another Hitchcock. Well your attempt in doing so, sir, caused the opposite effect. Congratulations. Recommend if you like something cheesy.

(It's also on YouTube, Bloof!)

[Bloof]

It! (Curse of the Golem)

Great little British flick with an easy on the eyes Roddy ::smile::
My only "problem" with it (and a reason why I almost ended up roasting the thing), was... SPOILERS IN WHITE the random Psycho angle... The dead mother thing was unnecessary. Honestly, take it out, you wouldn't miss it, the plot would still work just fine. If it was thrown in because it made Roddy's character look more nuts then that wasn't really needed either. He had a moment of regret and attempt to redeem himself, that was fine by itself as an interesting character trait, why make him crazy on top of that? If anything it just confuses the audience.

My second guess as to why it was in here at all is because the director wanted to be another Hitchcock. Well your attempt in doing so, sir, caused the opposite effect. Congratulations. Recommend if you like something cheesy.

(It's also on YouTube, Bloof!)


Did you say Roddy and cheese in the same review? I'm in!

[FryeDwight]

THE BIRDS (1963). One of the first films I remember seeing, back in kindergarden, probably 1968 or so. When we lived near San Francisco, my Mom took my brother and me to Bodega Bay, Spring 1971.
While it takes awhile to get going, really still delivers the goods, in particular the Jungle Gym sequence. One of Hitchcock's best. ****1/2

[FryeDwight]

Really?! If anyone on this site saw The Blue Bird (1940), I would have guessed you. You won't find it on Netflix, but it's on Youtube. It's a good copy (360p standard definition). Nice holiday film for families.

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Actually was able to put it on my NETFLIX queue, so will check it out once it arrives...will probably be awhile...I have so much on there.

[Repo'd]

Brides of Dracula 1960

[hammerfan]

Brides of Dracula 1960

::love::