It’s Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing together in a horror picture, a formula no shock feature fan can resist. Most of us remember staring at the beautiful full-color photo of Chris Lee in monster makeup in Denis Gifford’s picture book about horror movies. Yet this has remained one of the pair’s most obscure items, at least as a quality presentation. Powerhouse Indicator’s expert added value items put all the rumors to rest, including the question that’s been repeated through the years — where’s the legendary 3-D version? Or perhaps more to the point, was there really a 3-D version? And then there’s the other question — is the movie any good?
I, Monster
Region B Blu-ray
Powerhouse Indicator
1971 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 75, 81 min. / Street Date September 28, 2020 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99
Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Mike Raven, Richard Hurndall, George Merritt, Kenneth J. Warren.
Cinematography:...
I, Monster
Region B Blu-ray
Powerhouse Indicator
1971 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 75, 81 min. / Street Date September 28, 2020 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99
Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Mike Raven, Richard Hurndall, George Merritt, Kenneth J. Warren.
Cinematography:...
- 10/27/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
It’s Hammer Time again, and I always feel like I’m playing gothic whack-a-mole; finish one and another pops up begging for my attention. This brings us to Lust for a Vampire (1971), the second film in the “Karnstein trilogy” of which I’ve now seen a total of one. I will see the rest, as is my sworn duty, and because I’ve heard this entertaining chapter to not be the best of the bunch.
That’s the word on the streets anyway, with top honours going to The Vampire Lovers (1970), the preceding effort based on the story Carmilla and enough of a hit to warrant a follow-up. (And a follow-up to this entitled Twins of Evil .) However the rest play out for this viewer, I can attest that despite some issues, Lust for a Vampire works as a decent Hammer and an effective take on vampiric eroticism.
Originally...
That’s the word on the streets anyway, with top honours going to The Vampire Lovers (1970), the preceding effort based on the story Carmilla and enough of a hit to warrant a follow-up. (And a follow-up to this entitled Twins of Evil .) However the rest play out for this viewer, I can attest that despite some issues, Lust for a Vampire works as a decent Hammer and an effective take on vampiric eroticism.
Originally...
- 9/14/2019
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Courageous disc boutique Scream Factory takes on one of Hammer’s biggest embarrassments, that almost everyone connected to it would like to disown. I bailed from my first viewing around 1990 … yet this time around found it somewhat better than I expected. The girlie-show nudity is treated as a special effect, and the story at least hangs together. And like every Hammer horror, there’s a sizable, vocal cheering section out there that sings its praises.
Lust for a Vampire
Blu-ray
Scream Factory
1971 / Color / 1:85 & 1:66 widescreen / 91 min. / Street Date July 30, 2019 / 27.99
Starring: Barbara Jefford, Ralph Bates, Suzanna Leigh, Yutte Stensgaard, Michael Johnson, Helen Christie, Mike Raven, Christopher Cunningham, Harvey Hall, Pippa Steel, David Healy, Jonathan Cecil.
Cinematography: David Muir
Film Editor: Spencer Reeve
Original Music: Harry Robinson
Written by Tudor Gates, based on characters by Sheridan Le Fanu
Produced by Harry Fine, Michael Style
Directed by Jimmy Sangster
What? This column...
Lust for a Vampire
Blu-ray
Scream Factory
1971 / Color / 1:85 & 1:66 widescreen / 91 min. / Street Date July 30, 2019 / 27.99
Starring: Barbara Jefford, Ralph Bates, Suzanna Leigh, Yutte Stensgaard, Michael Johnson, Helen Christie, Mike Raven, Christopher Cunningham, Harvey Hall, Pippa Steel, David Healy, Jonathan Cecil.
Cinematography: David Muir
Film Editor: Spencer Reeve
Original Music: Harry Robinson
Written by Tudor Gates, based on characters by Sheridan Le Fanu
Produced by Harry Fine, Michael Style
Directed by Jimmy Sangster
What? This column...
- 8/3/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
As I moved into the second day of the movie festival my first thought was realising that I’d gone to bed at four in the morning and I was waking up at seven for another full day of movies. Yes I was tired, but once I got back to the festival though it was time to stop yawning and get back to the movies.
Clash of the Titans
This was the first and probably only chance I will ever have to see this movie on the big screen (yes it was the original not the CGI remake) and I loved every minute of it. This is one of those movies that almost everybody has grown up watching and it’s always a delight to see.
The Vampire Lovers
The first movie in the the Karnstein Trilogy is pure Hammer horror. The gothic sets, Peter Cushing and Ingrid Pitt; you can’t go wrong.
Clash of the Titans
This was the first and probably only chance I will ever have to see this movie on the big screen (yes it was the original not the CGI remake) and I loved every minute of it. This is one of those movies that almost everybody has grown up watching and it’s always a delight to see.
The Vampire Lovers
The first movie in the the Karnstein Trilogy is pure Hammer horror. The gothic sets, Peter Cushing and Ingrid Pitt; you can’t go wrong.
- 6/17/2011
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
When it comes to foreign language films, fans are split into two groups; those who like them with subtitles, and those who prefer them dubbed into English. For a foreign movie to make any kind of commercial impact beyond the art-house circuit, they would need to be made, or at least be reasonably well dubbed, in English, since it’s the most common language for mainstream cinema entertainment. All too often dubbing tends to dampen the impact of a very good film, especially if the actors’ English voices sound completely wrong. Brilliant movies such as the French cop thriller La Balance (1982) and the Japanese social drama Battle Royale (2002) would never achieve their iconic status if they were released in badly dubbed English.
But dubbing can work to hilarious effect in the Godzilla movies and with some of the lesser spaghetti westerns. In some cases low budget American producers buy the...
But dubbing can work to hilarious effect in the Godzilla movies and with some of the lesser spaghetti westerns. In some cases low budget American producers buy the...
- 3/16/2011
- Shadowlocked
For this, a very special Halloween edition of Video Home Invasion, we're going to take a look at Severin Films lovely collection of rare and unsettling cult horror films. I love horror movies as much as the next guy, but many of these titles had me scratching my head. The Sinful Dwarf, while not strictly horror, is certainly horrifying. Crucible of Terror is a blip in horror history, but a landmark in the career of Mike Raven. Then there are the lesser known works of Lucio Fulci, a personal favorite. Many films that deserve to be viewed at least once, given perhaps more recognition and attention than they sometimes deserve by a company dedicated to bringing evil into your home.
Lucio Fulci is a master of horror who is, by far, best known for his sizable and reputable collection of zombie films. However, he did make other films as well,...
Lucio Fulci is a master of horror who is, by far, best known for his sizable and reputable collection of zombie films. However, he did make other films as well,...
- 10/31/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Though its star was mocked and maligned in his time and the films he appeared in were widely considered failures it may be time to reconsider the film career of Mike Raven. Because whatever people may have thought of it upon its release in 1971 Crucible of Terror - which Raven stars in and sunk his own money into producing - stands up remarkably well now and full marks are due to the good folk at Severin film for not only exhuming the largely forgotten picture but presenting it so incredibly well.
Raven stars as Victor Clare, an obsessive and - if we're being honest - kind of sexually icky sculptor and painter. Clare is talented, there's no doubt about that, but has remained obscure throughout his entire career thanks to his refusal to show his work. Because, you see, he makes it for himself and not for anyone else. But...
Raven stars as Victor Clare, an obsessive and - if we're being honest - kind of sexually icky sculptor and painter. Clare is talented, there's no doubt about that, but has remained obscure throughout his entire career thanks to his refusal to show his work. Because, you see, he makes it for himself and not for anyone else. But...
- 10/24/2010
- Screen Anarchy
This week's roundup of DVD releases include fan favorites from TV, a scarred comic book antihero, the next installment of The Lost Boys, the requisite creature features, a Roger Corman set, and SyFy's apocalyptic view of the world. Also, don't forget to check out the soundtrack from the hottest vampire TV show right now (well, there's only one playing currently) at the very end of this list.
While waiting for your orders to arrive by mail, you can always catch up on Camera Obscura for free with our Episode 1-7 episodes & recap or watch the newest episodes on Dailymotion. You can also learn all about creature making from our Q&A With Camera Obscura's FX Maestro Jeff Farley.
On with the list....
Jonah Hex
Directed by Jimmy Hayward
Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (review), a scarred drifter and bounty hunter...
While waiting for your orders to arrive by mail, you can always catch up on Camera Obscura for free with our Episode 1-7 episodes & recap or watch the newest episodes on Dailymotion. You can also learn all about creature making from our Q&A With Camera Obscura's FX Maestro Jeff Farley.
On with the list....
Jonah Hex
Directed by Jimmy Hayward
Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (review), a scarred drifter and bounty hunter...
- 10/12/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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