fav boris karloff flick

[trick]

i think the best one is the raven just because it has the two greatest actors of all time

[alkytrio666]

Ah yes..."the rave''...a good one for sure.


Bride of Frankenstein (1935), easily.

[trick]

bride is diffently amazing by the way does any one no if they relased the 75 annviersary editon yet i just got frankenstein for my 17th bd and its like watching a new movie at is sharper clearer its the perfect editon

[The_Return]

Assuming that the Frankenstein movies are a given, I say The Body Snatacher (1945) has got to be one of his best. Cabman Grey is just a damn cool character, gives Karloff the perfect chance to show off his vilanous chops.

Ive yet to see any of Karloff's other Lewton movies, but if they're anywhere near as good as Body Snatcher Im really missing out.

[alkytrio666]

Assuming that the Frankenstein movies are a given, I say The Body Snatacher (1945) has got to be one of his best. Cabman Grey is just a damn cool character, gives Karloff the perfect chance to show off his vilanous chops.

Ive yet to see any of Karloff's other Lewton movies, but if they're anywhere near as good as Body Snatcher Im really missing out.
Yeah, you need to collect the whole bunch, my friend.

Isle of the Dead is fucking supreme. Chilling ending.

[trick]

hm body snatcher isnt that where karloff steales bodys from the graveyards i think i have it but im not positive

[alkytrio666]

hm body snatcher isnt that where karloff steales bodys from the graveyards i think i have it but im not positive
That's the one. Not to be confused with the one where bodies are stolen in order to create Boris Karloff.

[trick]

yea i just found my copy it a shity vhs copy probably the first vhs copy to come out i found it at a pawn shop o and the movie u just referd to being frankstein colin clive was the one who stole the bodys o and that dude who payed fritez i cant ever remeber his name

[The_Return]

yea i just found my copy it a shity vhs copy probably the first vhs copy to come out i found it at a pawn shop o and the movie u just referd to being frankstein colin clive was the one who stole the bodys o and that dude who payed fritez i cant ever remeber his name

Dwight Frye

One of my idols...amazing underracted actor.

[The_Return]

Yeah, you need to collect the whole bunch, my friend.

Isle of the Dead is fucking supreme. Chilling ending.

Yeah, I really do. Even though I already have a couple of the discs seperatly, I think I might just double dip and grab the boxset. Looks like the only way I'll be able to get the rest.

[trick]

dwight fry dracule (1931) he was in it wasnt he :confused:

[The_Return]

dwight fry dracule (1931) he was in it wasnt he :confused:

Dwight Frye (with an E at the end) played Renfield in Dracula '31. Easily my all-time favourite film character.

Alice Cooper wrote a song about him, The Ballad of Dwight Fry (no E)...based on Renfield, but using Frye's name. Its a cool song.

[trick]

man thats hardcore you shere no a lot about horror films but any way do you no if the 75 annivarsery editon of the bride of frankenstein has been relaesd

[The_Return]

man thats hardcore you shere no a lot about horror films but any way do you no if the 75 annivarsery editon of the bride of frankenstein has been relaesd

Compared to alot of folks around here, I dont know jack. But thanks for the compliment all the same:)

As far as the 75th anniversary of Bride...I hate to disapoint you, but to the best of my knowledge they havent announced plans for a special edition. Sorry:( (though I could be wrong, it has happened before)

[trick]

shit man i got the 75th editon of dracule amd frankenstein bit the bride is just amazing well thinks

[The_Return]

shit man i got the 75th editon of dracule amd frankenstein bit the bride is just amazing well thinks

Agreed dude - personally I prefer Bride to the original Frankenstein. They're both great, but Bride just has that little something more.

I checked around on the net for you though...not looking like they're planning any more Anniversary editions:(

[Doc Faustus]

I think Bride is Whale's White Album. Bold, experimental, a culmination of style that shows what he's all about. So few movies examine so many facets of what makes life terrifying and difficult. The questions of faith, love, selfhood, societal restraint and our search for acceptance are dealt with really artfully. Although it's racist and overblown, I like his portrayal of Fu Manchu. He's a real embodiment of a country's irrational fear and horror movies are where we deal with irrational fear.

[The_Return]

I think Bride is Whale's White Album. Bold, experimental, a culmination of style that shows what he's all about. So few movies examine so many facets of what makes life terrifying and difficult. The questions of faith, love, selfhood, societal restraint and our search for acceptance are dealt with really artfully. Although it's racist and overblown, I like his portrayal of Fu Manchu. He's a real embodiment of a country's irrational fear and horror movies are where we deal with irrational fear.

Did he do multiple Fu Manchu movies, or just Mask of Fu Manchu?

I thought Mask of Fu Manchu was pretty fun, pretty over-the-top but very entertaining.

[karloff _fan]

the black room but i havent seen it on dvd is it even in print

[The_Return]

the black room but i havent seen it on dvd is it even in print

You can get it in a pretty cool looking Karloff boxset:

http://www.amazon.com/Icons-Horror-Karloff-Boogie-Before/dp/B000HEVZ7G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-8073916-3788441?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173240906&sr=1-1

Looks pretty awesome, I might have to grab a copy myself...

[_____V_____]

The Black Cat has to be numero uno, even in Karloff's own list. Then there's The Mummy, which I absolutely loved.

There were two versions of Karloff's The Raven. One was in the 30s, other the multi-starrer in early 60s...I m assuming more people here have seen the 60s one, not many have seen the 30s version.

[The_Return]

There were two versions of Karloff's The Raven. One was in the 30s, other the multi-starrer in early 60s...I m assuming more people here have seen the 60s one, not many have seen the 30s version.

The 30's one is hard to find...I'd like to see it, but no luck.

That said, the 60's version is a riot. Once I got over the fact that it wasnt a horror movie like I was expecting, I really enjoyed it. Peter Lorre and Vincent Price were perfect together.

[ManchestrMorgue]

The 30's one is hard to find...I'd like to see it, but no luck.


I have this on VHS. Got it in an el-cheapo three pack many years ago, along with The Black Cat and The Mummy.

I haven't watched it in years, but from what I recall it was quite entertaining, with Karloff and Lugosi playing off one another very well.

[Doc Faustus]

The two movies are completely different. The Corman Raven isn't a remake of the old Universal one. Karloff just happens to have been in two good movies with the same title. In regards to Mask of Fu Manchu, it was sadly his only portrayal of the character. The commentary says Warner Oland was in a few Fu Manchu movies.

[Despare]

Man, everybody's already named my favorite Karloff films... except one. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! And no I'm not being a smart ass. The 30's Raven is easy to find (you're of course talking about Carl Laemmle's with Lugosi and Karloff?) it's included in this DVD set for under $20.00.
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5753151
A shame to buy a Lugosi collection for a Karloff movie though.

[_____V_____]

The 30's one is hard to find...I'd like to see it, but no luck.

That said, the 60's version is a riot. Once I got over the fact that it wasnt a horror movie like I was expecting, I really enjoyed it. Peter Lorre and Vincent Price were perfect together.

As Doc mentioned above, the 30s Raven with Karloff is a different story altogether. Although both movies share the same title and the same star.

The 30s Raven is available in the Bela Lugosi collection...which has other movies in which Lugosi and Karloff acted together...namely, the Black Cat, Black Friday & The Invisible Ray. You can check it here, Vamp...

http://www.amazon.com/Lugosi-Collection-Murders-Morgue-Invisible/dp/B0009X770E/ref=pd_bbs_7/002-7145024-2334452?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173340107&sr=8-7

[_____V_____]

The 30's Raven is easy to find (you're of course talking about Carl Laemmle's with Lugosi and Karloff?) it's included in this DVD set for under $20.00.
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5753151
A shame to buy a Lugosi collection for a Karloff movie though.

Thats the same one I referred to above ^^.

Out of the 5 movies in the collection, 4 are Karloff-Lugosi. You ll agree that its not a bad deal at all, Des.:D

[Despare]

Thats the same one I referred to above ^^.

Out of the 5 movies in the collection, 4 are Karloff-Lugosi. You ll agree that its not a bad deal at all, Des.:D

One of the sets that gave me the most bang for my buck. I LOVE that version of The Raven too and the other films are as good or better!

[Hamburger]

Targets (1968) - most unsympathetic killings in a movie by a rifle. POV of down scope of killling poeple as they drive by.