Last Seen pre-1970 Classic/Vintage Horror Movie?

[FryeDwight]

Originally Posted by DeadbeatAtDawn

The Ouartermass Xperiment, 1955. 7/10

Directed by Val Guest




Night of the Demons, 1957. 7.5/10

Directed by Jacques Tourneur

Two good ones there

HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND (1962). Wretched flick of a Talent agent and his Dancing combo who crash in the ocean and make it to a deserted island which is inhabited by large spiders. Skimpy outfits, bad dancing, squabbling with infernal voices and foolish behavior. Pass *

[Tommy Jarvis]

The Quatermass Xperiment 1955 ★★★½

I like these fifties flicks. The Quatermass Experiment is a nice document of British horror in its infancy, with special effects typical of the time.

Overall a fun watch. I'll definteily go back for a rewatch.

[FryeDwight]

HIGH SIERRA (1941). Breakthrough role for Humphrey Bogart (although He is second billed to Ida Lupino) as a tough crook (with a tender side) trying to pull off a last job. Some amazing camera work towards the end. ***

[Sculpt]

The Reptile (1966)
4/10

A man and his wife move into the humble home of his dead brother, who died under mysterious circumstances. The town is not welcoming, except for the bar tender. They discover other town's people have died similarly. The couple become acquainted with a young lady across the way. She plays a wicked flute, but she, her father, a Doctor of Theology, and his exotic assistant are very odd and seem to be hiding something.

The general story lore is very interesting, but the story execution very restrained.

[FryeDwight]

STAGECOACH (1966). A decent cast with great photography, but an unnecessary remake of the iconic 1939 classic that madeJohn Wayne into a star. Alex Cord tries, but He's no match for Wayne, other performers including Ann-Margret as the "Bad Girl", Stephanie Powers as the "Good Girl", Bing Crosby, Red Buttons, Mike Connors and Slim Pickens. Worth watching for what was listed-maybe-and a really different listing/presentation of cast by the final credits. **1/2

[Sculpt]

The Paradine Case (1947)
8/10

A well-off blind man is poisoned to death, and his purdy wife (Alida Valli), with an indelicate past, is a prime suspect. Attorney Anthony Keane (Gregory Peck) takes the case, but to the dismay of his wife (Ann Todd), Anthony may be interested in more than just a favorable verdict for his client.

Effective story telling. It's actually difficult to know why Attorney Keane makes all the decisions he makes. His feelings are an interesting counterpoint to the unveiling of the case. It's a drama, not a suspense thriller.

[FryeDwight]

TEN LITTLE INDIANS (1965). Good adaptation of Agatha Christie story with an awesome cast, including Hugh Marlowe, Shirley Eaton, Fabian, Wilfred Hyde-White and the voice of Christopher Lee. ***

[hammerfan]

The Brides of Dracula (1960) starring Peter Cushing as Van Helsing

[hammerfan]

The Curse of the Werewolf starring Oliver Reed (1961) Hammer Studios

[Tommy Jarvis]

The Haunting 1963 ★★★★

The Haunting definetily is a classic.

There are several things to love about this movie. From the way it takes its time to set up the characters over the special effects that were amazing for the time to small details.

Like the combination of Eleanor's inner monologues and her Frances McDormand-ish way of staring into the distance with several degrees of fear and unease. Or how you can feel said unease and discomfort slip into the cheeky young getabout.

Four stars well deserved.

The Phantom of the Opera 1925 ★★★★

Every horror fan should treat him/herself to a bit of vintage every now and then. Visit/revisit the classics with Chaney, Lugosi, Karloff,... or go on the hunt for forgotten and/or underrated gems.

You can enjoy this one for the score, for the overacting that was par for the course in silent movies, for Chaney's great performance as the Phantom,... and that one reveal that still holds up to this day.