Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
 

This is the one from the 1930s with Tod Slaughter playing Sweeney Todd, and it is different from the other film versions. In this version, he pulls a lever to have the floor beneath the chair his victims are sitting on flip to have his victims fall from the chair to their deaths on the basement hard floor far below. There are also a couple of poor soldiers from poor soldiers who are engaged to the daughters of the town mayor, but he does not approve of because they are poor. Sweeney Todd secretly has the hots for one of his daughters and wants to be the one marrying her, eventually swindles the man to where he can either give his daughter her hand in marriage or to be ruined, thickening the plot. The poor soldier eventually falls victim to Sweeney Todd, but survives and escapes, then eventually teams up with that father who previously disapproved of him, to find proof on the killings Sweeney Todd is doing to have him stopped and put away, once and for all. Tod Slaughter really has a dark, unique, and evil look and personality throughout this film, and really plays the role perfectly. It also has the perfect funny ending to it that I won't describe to avoid any spoilers for those who never saw this version. This one is highly recommended for both fans of that character and for fans of the vintage black and white horror genre. ::cool::

THE LEOPARD MAN (1943). A Black Leopard, due to the interconnecting selfish and stupid acts of three people has escaped into a small town with murders occurring, even after the Leopard is found.
Fantastic camera work and shadow usage cannot properly help the film from running out of gas relatively early, with really no effort in guessing the mystery. HOWEVER, there is a scene here that is justly famous for being one of the most frightening ever filmed that makes TLM worth seeing, but not much more than once. **1/2

I don't think I've ever seen this. directed by Jacques Tourneur (famous for The Cat People). Which scene? maybe it's on youtube.

Hey Sculpt,
It is on YOUTUBE and scene starts at the 7 minute mark

That was sharp! Thanks!

You're Welcome...it is a cool scene.


SHE DONE HIM WRONG (1933). Mae West film that saved a bankrupt Paramount studios has Mae as "Lou" who owns a saloon with plenty of songs, Men trouble, sniffing out malfeasance and lots and lots of Double entendres and innuendo.
While I applaud MW for being her own woman and really not giving a damn what other people thought (Very curvaceous in comparison to other actresses of the time and openly showing her enjoyment of Sex/thumbing her nose ...I wonder if Madonna was a fan?), I found this all but impossible to finish. Perhaps it's many impersonations over the years or hearing how good it is, but even as this stage, She was almost a caricature and maybe if almost every line wasn't an attempt to be witty, might have liked this. A very young Cary Grant (even prettier than Mae at this stage) and Mary Gordon (SHERLOCK HOLME'S series) are in it. Worth seeing if interested in it or her, but that's about all I can recommend. *

CITY LIGHTS (1931). Charles Chaplin film that for some sound effects and score is silent. The Little Tramp falls in love with a Blind Flower Girl (Virginia Cherrill, the first Mrs Cary Grant) and tries to raise money for an operation that will restore her sight. He worries though, that she will see him as He really is and not the Man of Means she thinks he is.
Well made film that has some truly humorous scenes (particularly the Boxing match). but some truly slow spots. Still worth seeing and truly one of the BEST, most Heartwarming finale of any film. ***

Godzilla Raids Again (1958)

What'd ya think? You watch the english dubbed version, or english subtitles?
I was just watching the first 30mins of it. Pretty funny wacky dialogue about the origins.

Horror of Dracula (1958)
Dracula Has Risen From the Grave (1968)
Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman
House of Frankenstein

wish they had a better relationship,she didnt seem tolike him that much lol
 

Bride of Frankenstein

I been there... ::big grin:: So, how'd you like all the humor in Bride?

Good stuff!
 

I loved it, they had fun with this movie, I like all the mini people that one scientist creates...king henry is trying to get to the mini queen, haha, and the other silly things like the monster drinking wine and smoking cigars..."this is wine...to drink" *mugs clink* "Good good!" smiles...lol......::big grin:: "we are friends you and I!"

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The Tourist Trap: It was my first time ever watching it and I loved it! I'm planning on checking out more 70's horror movies.

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THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH (1959). Remember seeing this Hammer back on CREATURE FEATURE (1971-72) and was less than impressed with it, finding it way talky. Seeing it again, although still very talky, enjoyed it quite a bit. Sort of a Dorian Grey/Jack The Ripper hybrid of how the title character achieves that end. Had heard Peter Cushing was to have been in it (How GREAT it could have been), but pulled out due to exhaustion after HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Anton Diffring is a great villain, but lacks any real charm and it's not convincing seeing how charismatic He is to others. One of Hazel Court's last Hammers and she is luscious here::love:: (lots of skin and the bust of her is actually her) and very aggressive in her pursuit of Anton. Christopher Lee is good and provides a serious whopper towards the end. This has aged pretty well, I must say. ***

THE FROZEN GHOST (1945). Another INNER SANCTUM film that stretches logic and patience. Lon Chaney Jr plays a hypnotist who after wishing a Heckler dead and it occurring, falls to pieces by quitting the act, breaking up with his Fiancee assistant Evelyn Ankers (::love::), trying to convince the world of his "Guilt" and deciding to recoup in a Wax museum run by an old flame. Not as dull as some of the other IS, but no bargain on its own terms. **

Night Tide, 1961. 7/10

Director: Curtis Harrington

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PIRATES OF BLOOD RIVER (1962)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOILERS>>>>>>> >

Oddly, a Pirate film which takes place on land! All You see of the ship are some sets and a matte painting. Kerwin Matthews (SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD) is sentenced to hard labor, escapes, hooks up with the lawless brigands and helps to defend his settlement from the motley crew who are convinced treasure is there. An excellent cast includes Christopher Lee (with an eye patch and French accent), Oliver Reed, Andrew Keir (DRACULA :PRINCE OF DARKNESS), Michael Ripper (Great here), Desmond Llewellyn ("Q" in many James Bond films), Marla Landi (HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES), Dennis Waterman (later in SCARS OF DRACULA as Simon) and Marie Devereux (used as quite fetching eye candy as she usually seemed to be). Pretty sadistic in parts and heard some trimming had to be done before statewide release. Certainly, not a classic, but I certainly could watch it again and found it more enjoyable than any of the horrid PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN series. **

Pushed the send key a little too early. I would give PIRATES OF BLOOD RIVER a ***

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (John Barrymore).....must say....that spider phantom demon thing at the end is scary....if I saw that thing crawl into my room along with the other creepy critters that like to make their way in and out of houses....i'd be this smiley...::smile::::smile::

I'd like to see the spider phantom... You know about what time that happens? It's on youtube.

it's towards the end...1 hour 10 minutes about 15 seconds, on the Timeless Classic Movies account of the film.
Title: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) [Silent Movie] [Horror]

That is pretty trippy! Nicely done. Have you seen Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931)? The '31 version is easily the best I've seen... the inventive and fast camera motion and tricks are a real kick. None of the films, so far as I've seen them, are close enough to the original short novel (which I highly recommend reading), I hope someone make a film faithful to the novel someday.

No not yet, I just got this dvd that has the 32 and 41 versions (classic double feature), I'm gonna watch soon

Just saw the 1932 version(online it's listed as 31?), wow nicely made movie, great camera work/quality of picture and proper acting....Mr hyde is a funny guy, wonder how him and the 1920 version would get along if they sat together at a bar hahah, either good buddies or a vicious fight would occur...he looks a bit more apish in this one, poor guy was trying to have a nice drink with the lady in the club...she's not too fond of his thick eyebrows haha...::embarrassment:: "what I want...I GET!" This one has more of a drama feel to it with that woman stuck in his clutches. Especially when she says she hopes he's rotting somewhere, and than to her disbelief she drops her drink as he steps into the room unexpectedly. Symbolic of being in a relationship you don't want to be in anymore.

saw the 1941 version, not as good as the barrymore, or 32 version but not bad, I enjoyed Mr. Hyde's death scene/stunt staircase fall.
next up I am gonna see the sheldon lewis version of 1920 (why they made two silent dr. jekyll's that year i do not know)...::big grin::

SLAUGHTER OF THE VAMPIRES (1962). Decent Italian film which is stylishly shot, even if it sticks to the standard story line. Probably the most emaciated vampire I've ever seen...when He bites the lovely heroine again after coming up for air the first time, He probably needed the protein..and quick! **1/2

Yes, you're right, it's 1931. Yeah, Hyde was pretty wild looking, but he could sit down in a bar and be a sugar daddy. He says some straight forward things... interesting social commentary. Good catch, I missed the symbolism of the dropping glass.

Yes, the Spencer Tracy '41 film is not as good as the '31. It's pretty strange. I like the initial interaction between Spencer and Bergman, where he first brings her up to her apt to examine her. It's a humorous, engrossing, even romantic scene, what people expect of these two actors, cause they are good funny actors; and it's 'transition' to a non-humor, non-romantic film is very awkward. I think the character of Jekyll just doesn't quite make sense; not sure what they were trying to accomplish.

Alright next up for me is The Thing From Another World (1951)... doesn't compare to the 1982 The Thing, but i enjoyed it. The alien humanoid reminds me of a resident evil tyrant.

Rosemarys Baby (1968)::devil::

October 1st.


Carnival of Souls (1962)



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Love that movie, saw that when I was a kid, and it tripped me out.

The Black Cat (1934)

My girlfriend hates Horror movies. Over the last few years I've tried to slowly introduce her to them. We started simple with the original Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, Bride Of Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, Creature From The Black Lagoon (which she screamed at several times at the top of her lungs).

Then we tried the Blob and the original Night Of The Living Dead which scared the crap out of her and ended our watching of anything remotely scary for a while.

I tried a little different approach and went with Bubba-Ho-Tep which she enjoyed and Fright Night which she enjoyed but scared her.

Last year a local theater was doing flashback cinema around Halloween with the original Nightmare On Elm St. which I always wanted to see on the "Big Screen". For some reason she agreed to go with me and she had nightmares for weeks...lol. Since then she has pretty much refused to watch anything scary so this year I am going back to the classics.

We'll probably try a few more Boris/Bela films over the next week and I still need to show her Son Of Frankenstein. I'd like to show her a Vincent Price film, but having trouble deciding which one. Witchfinder General and Dr. Phibes are definitely out ::big grin::

It's funny, you say, "My girlfriend hates Horror movies.", and then you write all the horror films you've had her watch. ::big grin::

Did she watch The Black Cat? What'd she think? It's a classic, even a bit artsy.

If she liked Fright Night and Frankenstein, she might like Arachnophobia, Son of Frankenstein (1939) funny and classic!, Ghostbusters, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1954), Evil Dead 2, Shawn of the Dead, Incredible Shrinking Man, Lost Boys, Young Frankenstein (must watch Son of Frankenstein first to get all the parody), and Suburbia.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920 Sheldon Lewis), I must say this was actually a fun film, not as great as the Barrymore version of that same year, but on the other hand this one felt easier on the eyes to watch for some reason, maybe the constant changing of environments and actions were quicker paced...the dvd I got came with the 1911 dr jekyll horror short which I aso enjoyed.

CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMB (1964)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Hokum abounds in this standard "Those who defile the mob..." etc and it is helped by better than You would expect sets and a couple of genuinely creepy Mummy appearances. Sadly, the story drags and the "Love Triangle" is comprised of three of the blandest cast members in any Hammer film. Fickle Jeanne Roland is strictly ornamental and not in a good way, Ronald Howard (son of actor Leslie from GONE WITH THE WIND) is stodginess personified and lead Terence Morgan , mere moments after meeting the couple does his best to "Cock-Block" the other fellow. Was glad to see Michael Ripper in here, but sadly, his character is gone too soon. *1/2

I didn't even know Hammer did a Mummy. ::big grin::

Yeah, she watched The Black Cat. She liked it, she likes the old Black & White ones because they aren't usually really scary, although as mentioned Creature From The Black Lagoon scared the crap out of her and she literally couldn't sleep after we watched it.

I'll have to keep a few of those suggestions in mind. Forgot about Arachnophobia. Young Frankenstein would be good too. I think she has seen Shawn Of The Dead before we met and might have seen Ghostbusters. Evil Dead 2 would be too much for her though..

Anything with much gore or jump scenes she has a hard time with and literally has nightmares about. She was raised in a religious household as a kid and I have to keep my Exorcist Blu Ray in the basement where she can't see it. She won't watch anything with demons or possession. Poltergeist is completely out of the question, etc.

So yeah, I try to show her things that I think were either important to me growing up or films that I think are historically significant or aesthetically important to the genre. Films that are genuinely good and well made.

We watched The Raven (1935) last night.
Again she enjoyed Bela's over the top performance and seeing him and Karloff's roles reversed compared to The Black Cat.

Planet of The Vampires (1965), thanks for the recommendation Sculpt....i liked the yellow and black space suits, havn't seen that model yet..

You're welcome. Love those space suits. Lot's of neck coverage. ::big grin:: Even the ship in that film was very similar to the horseshoe ship seen in the film Alien. Good looking film at least.