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…has always been my take on this movie even when I first saw it as a child. I was fascinated by the Karloff character in the beginning and then felt sorry for him when I realized that he did it all for love. His hypnotic powers were awesome especially the shots of his eyes glowingContinue reading “THE MUMMY (1932): A Doomed Love Story With Horrific Overtones…”

No sooner had I finished writing a review of THE BORIS KARLOFF COLLECTION saying that someone should release THE BLACK ROOM on DVD when lo and behold here it is. The fact that it’s being issued by Sony means that it will use the best prints available which is great considering how often Boris isContinue reading “ICONS OF HORROR – BORIS KARLOFF: Ask And Ye Shall Receive”

“The Master Of Horror In His Most Frightening Roles!” claims the DVD box cover. Of the 5 films here only TOWER OF LONDON is a bonafide classic. More about that later. THE CLIMAX is Boris’ first film in color (which clearly shows his East Indian heritage) while two others (THE STRANGE DOOR, THE BLACK CASTLE)Continue reading “THE BORIS KARLOFF COLLECTION Is Worth Having For TOWER OF LONDON”

…this set should have included FIEND WITHOUT A FACE instead of THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE. It was made at the same time as the other three films by the same British production team (Richard Gordon/Amalgamated Productions), it also features Marshall Thompson making it a perfect companion piece to FIRST MAN INTO SPACE, and Criterion has alreadyContinue reading “MONSTERS & MADMEN Is A Nice Collection But…”

I have searched high and low for a high quality print of THE TERROR, a favorite of mine since I saw it back in 1963, but since it’s in the public domain, the numerous VHS and DVD copies have ranged from bad to worse. My search is finally over, for the print in this newContinue reading “THE TERROR (1963): Finally A Copy That Isn’t Terrible”

No other series from the Golden Age of TV had the impact on me that THRILLER did. This was in the early 1960s when your viewing choices were extremely limited. Fortunately the NBC affiliate was very close by so that we could get a clear sharp signal with our rabbit ear antennas (remember those?). IContinue reading “THRILLER: THE COMPLETE SERIES Is A Dream Come True BUT With Reservations”

I had forgotten all about this series until the set was released and then flashes of it came back. Melvyn Douglas as a grandfather on a dark mission, Rip Torn & Geraldine Page as a spooky Southern couple living in a decaying mansion, Patricia Neal as a guest who has lost her husband while stayingContinue reading “GHOST STORY: The TV Series – When Storytelling Mattered”

first saw HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR back in 2010 on the old A&E DVDs with the green covers. At that time I wrote in my first review that I was disappointed in the series as a whole. There were a number of reasons for this. The biggest one was that I was really looking forwardContinue reading “HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR: What A Difference A Decade Makes”

Everything about SPRING NIGHT SUMMER NIGHT is remarkable. From the making of the movie to its unlikely odyssey through the grindhouse circuit and final rediscovery and restoration to what the filmmakers intended. It all began in 1967 with the completion of a personal project for director J. L. (Joseph) Anderson. Anderson, an instructor of filmContinue reading “SPRING NIGHT SUMMER NIGHT: Remarkable Restoration Of A Remarkable Film”

I have had a number of copies of THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME over the years but this is by far and away the best that I have ever seen and easily the best that I have ever heard. This clearly demonstrates how much Max Steiner’s score contributes to the film just as it would forContinue reading “THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1932) / GOW THE HEADHUNTER”