Last Seen pre-1970 Classic/Vintage Horror Movie?

[Fearonsarms]

Originally Posted by The Ugly Duchess

I agree. I liked this film as well.

Just purchased and watched tonight one of William Castle's gimmick films Macabre (1958). Fairly decent mystery. Hadn't seen it for awhile and forgot the ending. Was guessing up until the end.

The gimmick was that everyone was insured against death by fright.

I always wondered what would have happened if someone would have passed away from natural causes ( not fright) during that movie? I wonder if they would have paid off?

Not seen that-sounds intriguing :)

[alkytrio666]

Originally Posted by phantomstranger

Of the sequels, "Son OF Dracula" was always my favorite. Atmospheric, well acted and an interesting story.

I've never seen this one. Will have to check it out, especially with several supporting posts following your recommendation.

[fortunato]

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

Hadn't seen this one in awhile. Definitely not my favorite Hammer. It's barely even a horror movie. However, it is interesting watching Peter Cushing be such a horrible human being. I recall reading about how he absolutely hated his role as Frankenstein in this one, especially because of the rape scene.

[Fearonsarms]

Twice-Told Tales (1963) Horror anthology based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne and feature Vincent Price in all three segments. I've wanted to see this for a long time so it's difficult to be objective about it. I guess Vincent Price fans will adore this and I certainly enjoyed it though I did have to watch it in two sittings as it's quite lengthy. But for something quite different you can do far worse.

[ferretchucker]

First focus of study for my Film History class



Not ideal for a very hungover 9am, but even that can't ruin Metropolis.

[neverending]

Did you see the restored version?

[phantomstranger]

"House Of Dracula" (1945)
-John Carradine, Lon Chaney jr

Plot: IMDB
Dracula arrives at Dr. Edelman's office asking for a cure to his vampirism. However, this is a ruse by Dracula to get near Dr. Edelman's beautiful female assistant and turn her into a vampire. Meanwhile, a sincere Lawrence Talbot, AKA the Wolfman, arrives seeking a cure for his lycanthropy. When Dr. Edelman's first attempt fails, Talbot tries to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff, but instead finds a network of underground caves where Frankensteins Monster is in stasis. Chaos ensues as the three monsters fight for dominance of each other.

Phantom's Review: The last of the "serious" Universal horror films. Not quite as good as "House Of Frankenstein" but still highly entertaining. John Carradine makes for a very classy Count Dracula, Chaney gives his usual fine performance as The Wolf Man and Glen Strange is an awesome looking Frankenstein Monster, although he spends most of the movie strapped to a lab table. Like most of the Universal films, this one has great atmosphere, fine music, sets and costumes. A minor classic, definitely worth watching.

[neverending]

Doctor X

A really strange pre-code horror film with Lionell Atwill and Fay Wray. Crazy plot involving canibalism, rape, a secret formula to create "synthetic flesh" and murder. Filmed in two color Technicolor, giving it that odd, pastel look.

It's creaky, but really out there, with some really weird makeup effects.

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Originally Posted by neverending

Doctor X

A really strange pre-code horror film with Lionell Atwill and Fay Wray. Crazy plot involving canibalism, rape, a secret formula to create "synthetic flesh" and murder. Filmed in two color Technicolor, giving it that odd, pastel look.

It's creaky, but really out there, with some really weird makeup effects.

Excellent film. The sequel is even more weirder, and involves creating vampirism. To top it all, Humphrey Bogart is the villain of the piece!

[neverending]

I've seen the sequel. Great to see Bogart in a horror film (with his bunny). This was my first time seeing the original.