Hammer Studios was the king of horror film studios in the 1960s and they offered something deliciously frightful for all appetites. If blood-sucking vampires, ferocious werewolves, or linen-wrapped dead people aren't your cup of tea, then The Reptile, a scrumptious bit of gothic horror from the read more
(1966) Directed by John Gilling; Written by John Elder; Starring:
Noel Willman, Ray Barrett, Michael Ripper, Jennifer Daniel, Jacqueline Pearce, John
Laurie and Marne Maitland; Available on Blu-ray and DVD.
Rating: ***½
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Shout Factory continues its series of Region A Blu-ray Hammer releases with THE REPTILE (1966).
THE REPTILE was made by Hammer immediately after THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES. The latter film has the better reputation, but THE REPTILE is a nice little movie in its own right. Directed by John Gilling an read more
The Reptile
Directed by John Gilling
Written by Anthony Hinds
1966/UK
Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions
First viewing/Netflix rental
They Shoot Zombies Don’t They? OK Hammer horror entry is marred by ridiculous creature. In Cornwall, locals are dropping like flies from “heart attacks&# read more
This post is part of the Hammer Halloween Blogathon hosted by the Classic Film & TV Cafe. Go to www.classicfilmtvcafe.com to view the complete blogathon schedule.
When I decided to take part in this Hammer Halloween Blogathon, the first thing I had to decide was....which film to write about? I read more
This post is part of the Hammer Halloween Blogathon hosted by the Classic Film & TV Cafe. Go to www.classicfilmtvcafe.com to view the complete blogathon schedule.
When I decided to take part in this Hammer Halloween Blogathon, the first thing I had to decide was....which film to write about? I read more
