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Old 01-31-2011, 11:46 AM
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Hideen Gems - 1960's

Nice list Wicker fan

Masque Of The Red Death (1964) Roger Corman films in the 1960's were so much better than his earlier ones. This one a Roger Corman-Vincent Price based on Poe's story is very good. It is very stylish and is almost Bergman like. Hazel Court , the British horror star is in it as well.

Premature Burial(1962) Another fine Corman film based on Poe and starring one of my favorites Ray Milland. British actress Hazel Court is also in this one.

The Haunted Palace (1963) based on a H P Lovecraft story again combines Corman and Price in another worthwhile film.

Twice Told Tales (1963) also has Vincent Price and is based on some stories of Nathanael Hawthorne. Worth viewing

Brides Of Dracula (1960) Any Hammer Studio film is worth watching. Has the great Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.

House Of Usher (1960) Another Poe-Corman-Price combo. A first rate horror film.

Night Creatures (1962) starring Peter Cushing & Oliver Reed. This is more of a mystery thriller than a horror film but with Cushing & Reed you won't go wrong watching it.

Paranoiac (1963) Stars Oliver Reed. Murder, impersonation and insanity all rolled up into one thriller. This was included in a Hammer Horrors collection. Not Bad.

The Plague Of The Zombies (1966). I just become acquainted with this film on TCM's Hammer Horrors run recently. Young workers are dying because of an unknown illness. Town doctor calls on his professor friend and his daughter to help. They wind up fighting black magic and zombies. Film can be tense at times. Very good horror film.

Strait Jacket (1964) Woman comes out of sanitarium after 20 years. Murders start happening again and she is suspected. Great performance by Joan Crawford. Gimmicky William Castle directs. Very good film.

Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte (1964) - Great thriller with tops stars: Bette Davis, Joseph Cotten & Olivia de Havilland. Massive Victor Buono is in the beginning of the film as Big Sam. Not a horror film per se but definitely worth a watch.

Homicidal (1961) - Directed by gimmicky William Castle. Less gimmicky shocker of his. Centers around a murderous scheme to collect a rich inheritance. Worthwhile watching with twists in the plot .

Burn Witch Burn (1962) One of my favorite films dealing with the occult and witchcraft. A must see.
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