Love that movie. Especially the sequence where the twins are translating what the monsters are saying.

Revisited one of my all-time fave vintage classics recently...

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The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

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Wow! One of the best Sci-Fi of 50's that I have seen so far and this one comes with an extraordinarily brilliant screenplay!

>>: A

The Black Cat (1934)

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I'm not sure whether this lines have already been in the HDC Horror Quote tournament but I highly recommend the following lines to V...for taking under consideration to take part in the tourney...superb lines!

"A masterpiece of construction built over a masterpiece of destruction."...Dr. Vitus Verdegast (Lugosi) [This one is really hilarious!:D]

"The phone is dead. Do you hear that, Vitus? Even the phone is dead." ...Hjalmar Poelzig (Karloff)

An awesome duel of performances between the 2 great legends!

>>: A-

Two of my favorites as well!

You may be interested in reading my review of The Incredible Shrinking Man here:

http://horror.com/forum/showpost.php...5&postcount=18

Fantastic review! It's always been a great pleasure to read your reviews as well as there's always something to know about more about the film, people behind the camera & its story on them. It shows honestly how much you care & love those films.:)

Robinson Crusoe existence of Carey in the basement is really the most fabulous part of the film that still can blew away any first time viewer of the film (like me) even today. It totally amazed me that how intelligently Arnold & his team put everything together so nicely and provide the best treatment to the remarkable script of Richard Matheson which I think was really challenging that time. Any finally, the ending monologue...that totally differentiate the movie from any other sci-fi/horror masterpieces of 50's, 60's or anytime and made it a totally unique & amazing treasure of American film in the history of world cinema!

Thanks for the rec, I'll surely try to looking for it after the FIFA WC ends. But isn't that a 70's film?

Right you are. I never checked the date. Moving.

Blood and Black Lace (1964). Colorful would be an understatement. This incredible horror entry from master Mario Bava serves a foundation a foundation for horror flicks to come. Among other things, it introduces the concept of the body count. But his use of color is what is most fascinating, for the screen is literally dripping in color. The camera work is also wonderful, playfully drawing the viewer in. The scenes are composed as if each were a work of art, and "the black bag" scene was simply alluring. The acting is at times laughable, but none of this matters as this wonderful movie is drenched in style; acting is a secondary concern. An absolute treat this one was. Ashe.
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The Nanny (1965)

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A very good & solid hammer entertainer.

>>: A


The Blob (1958)

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It was a nice surprise to see Steve McQueen in such a beautiful 50's B-Horror. Great fun.

>>: B+

Two good'uns there Roshiq!

Ive always thought The Nanny was an underrated flick so Im pleased its appreciated by others

"Son Of Kong" (1933)

Like most sequels, this film can not possibly live up to the classic original. To much humor, not enough monsters.

"The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms"

One of the great 1950's monster movies. Good story and great FX.

Love,love, love this. My favourite Christie book too. This is the best version of the book because the ending is less altered than the Oliver Reed version. Although both were altered in the screen play x

Pit and the Pendulum (1961).A true classic, this was more of a collaboration of other Poe themes into one film. The story was simply wonderful. The atmosphere and lavish sets belie any indication that this was a lower budget affair. In fact, those costumes were rich and elegant beyond words. And speaking of elegant, Barbara Steele played an incredible, if too brief, role in this undertaking. Of course it was Vincent Price that plays the main role, and he plays it with customary aplomb. John Kerr gets some rather nasty reviews for his role. His woody dialog is almost too much to bear. Otherwise his acting skill were decent enough. Roger Corman's direction was simply awesome, using in full the sets and colors to best effect. The one technicality might be the rather rugged editing here and there, but no matter, this was still a wicked good time. Ashe.

when worlds collide

13 Ghosts

I bought this used at the Disc Replay for five dollars. No ghost viewer. Luckily I had some 3d glasses lying around. A barrel of fun. Highly recommended for Halloween parties.

Horror of Party Beach
Oddly grisly, hilariously awkward. Depending on your mood it can be an irritating waste of time or a camp revelation.

Freaks
Strangely hypnotic and grotesquely entertaining. Just felt a little guilty- like a voyeur at a Victorian sideshow.

If you look at Todd Browning's oeuvre and his carnival background and put things into perspective, Freaks doesn't merit guilt. The subjects of the movie are for the most part shown in a warm, loving positive manner.

Mark of the Devil (1969) Last night.. Sucked.

Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein, this afternoon with my 5 yr. old daughter. She loved it! If you dont think this is horror keep in mind Lon Chaney Jr. and Bela Lugosi...

Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Maybe great movies begin with a little alcohol, as Frankenstein's cameraman, John J. Mescall, was reportedly drunk throughout, and with superior results. This sequel easily belongs in the class denoting the greatest of horror flicks. Sprinkled with dark humor, great dialog, fine acting, and a villain of cyclopean proportions, BOF has it all. James Whale's direction, of course, was sublime. Little more can be said of a movie that deserves to be watched more than discussed. Late.
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My all time fave!

In context, I agree with you completely. And am aware that Browning himself was from a carnival background. But my awareness that the people in the movie actually had disabilities and that this was being used to entertain in a macabre way just doesn't sit well on the conscience of someone who works in a sphere where attitudes to what society does not deem the norm are frequently being challenged.
But that said, Browning does go a long way to portray these people as having a right to the same things as everyone else- love, marriage and friendship. So can see both sides of the coin.
Do you think a film about real people with schizophrenia taking revenge on those who treat them badly could ever be made? Personally I would love it as society is so small minded, but can't see it ever happening. The only remotely justified reaction they would get would be pitty (and no I don't agree with that either) but never would they recieve empathy.
Must stop railroading thread! But interesting to considder the classic stuff within the context of the time it was made

The Screaming Skull.

Great example of late 50s chiller that uses insanity, ghostly goings on and American Gothic flourishes to great effect.

Cape Fear (1962)

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>>: A

House of Usher (1960). Cursed! This is the creepy theme of this wonderful adaption of a Poe classic. Slow moving in a eerie way, this one is never boring. With all of the classic themes for classic horror, fog and bats and castles and such, the background here only set the canvas for Vincent Price to create his horrible magic, a pathetic and sinister man that exudes a feline sense that he may pounce at any time. The story itself unraveled perfectly upon the lavish sets. The direction and camera work were solid. The acting of course sublime. They certainly don't make them like this anymore. Merci beaucoup.
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One of Price's best portrayals, for sure!

I saw that on TV the other night. I hadn't seen it in years and I forgot how much fun it was. a good little movie

A great triple feature would be The Screaming Skull, The Skull and the 4 Skulls of Johnathan Drake!

Dead of Night
 

This is a classic from 1945 with Michael Redgrave. The first trilogy Filmed (I think). The classic sequence involves a ventroliquist and his dummy. Also, there is the Queen of Spades. Theres a scare in there you wont soon forget. If your interested there is a double feature dvd containing these. Im sure its available.

A Classic Two on a Guillotine (1965)
 

This classic feature Connie Stevens, Dean Jones and the great Caesar Romero. It is a haunted house movie thats a lot of fun to watch. A magicians trick goes wrong and there is heel to pay (sorta) Its just arrived on DVD. Look out for it. The devil is out and on the haunt Cheers

"The Livng Ghost" (1944)
-James Dunn

Plot: IMDB

Wise-cracking ex-detective Nick Trayne is called in to try to find the whereabouts of wealthy kidnap victim Walter Craig. Craig unexpectedly turns up alive but with apparent brain damage, leaving him in a zombified state. Trayne and his perky assistant Billie Hilton have their work cut out for them as they must sift through a houseload of possible suspects to get at the culprit.

Phantom's Review: Low budget attempt to recreate the Bob Hope style of thriller-comedy. It's an okay film, but don't go out of your way to find it.

That was just on Turner Classic Movies and I recorded it due to the fact that I am a fan of James Dunn.

It was OK. Drank my big coke & ate my popcorn and was at least entertained.

hell is a city

The Oblong Box (1969)

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>>: B+

"King Kong" (1933)

Classic. No other word for it. Classic

Last Seen Pre-1969 Classics
 

Recently watched :

The Living Ghost with James Dunn
Them
The Uninvited - Ray Milland, Gail Russell
Kiss Of The Tarantula
Monster On The Campus (Arthur Franz)
Revenge Of The Creature - Rex Reason & Jeff Morrow

Well, dats about it!

Dr. Terror's House of Horrors


Peter Cushing as Dr Terror in train carriage with five other men. As the journey continues he tells these men their dark futures with tarot cards. The best of the five is probably the disembodied hand with Christopher Lee, but its a great little anthology.

The Mad Magician (1954)

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Thanks to V for mentioning this wonderful film of my most favorite actor lately in a BR Challenge. Although there's kind of House of Wax flavor with more of a mystery-thriller touch rather than horror. But Price fans can't allowed to miss it anyway. Loved it. There's an interesting period part in the story about implementing the Finger print techniques to solve the murder cases but the police chief wasn't sure about its accuracy or acceptance in the system. However my only complain goes as usually with the title, The Poor Magician should be more appropriate in terms of all the tragedy Gallico suffered in his significantly underrated career.

>>: A-

The Haunting -1963

I never really watched this whole movie before [ I know, huh ]

great atmosphere.....the house was the real star of the movie....could have used some more scares but overall a fine movie watching experience.