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Classic Films in Focus: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 11, 2012
The success of Universal's Frankenstein in 1931 quite naturally led to the studio's desire for a sequel, and in 1935 they gave the audience more of Boris Karloff's lumbering monster with The Bride of Frankenstein, which also brought back director James Whale and Colin Clive's resurrectionist doctor. read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 11, 2012
The success of Universal's Frankenstein in 1931 quite naturally led to the studio's desire for a sequel, and in 1935 they gave the audience more of Boris Karloff's lumbering monster with The Bride of Frankenstein, which also brought back director James Whale and Colin Clive's resurrectionist doctor. read more
Classic Films in Focus: FRANKENSTEIN (1931)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 10, 2012
Let's
be clear about one thing: Frankenstein is the man, not the monster. Although
films like the 1931 Frankenstein have
irreparably muddled the original story in the public imagination, Mary
Shelley's novel, way back in 1818, was about human vanity, the perils of
scientific progress, and spectacula read more
Classic Films in Focus: FRANKENSTEIN (1931)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 10, 2012
Let's
be clear about one thing: Frankenstein is the man, not the monster. Although
films like the 1931 Frankenstein have
irreparably muddled the original story in the public imagination, Mary
Shelley's novel, way back in 1818, was about human vanity, the perils of
scientific progress, and spectacula read more
Classic Films in Focus: HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 9, 2012
Directed by Pete Walker, House of the Long Shadows (1983) belongs firmly to the classic
horror genre of the old dark house movie, with special emphasis on the dark. The
1983 incarnation represents only one of many film treatments of Earl Derr
Biggers’ novel, Seven Keys to Baldpate,
which was f read more
Classic Films in Focus: HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 9, 2012
Directed by Pete Walker, House of the Long Shadows (1983) belongs firmly to the classic
horror genre of the old dark house movie, with special emphasis on the dark. The
1983 incarnation represents only one of many film treatments of Earl Derr
Biggers’ novel, Seven Keys to Baldpate,
which was f read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 9, 2012
Silent
horror films rely on provocative images and creative camera work for their
thrills; therein lies much of their charm. Paul Leni's 1927 picture, The Cat and the Canary, is a great
example of this kind of horror, although it leavens its spookier aspects with a
liberal dose of humor. Its lively, read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 9, 2012
Silent
horror films rely on provocative images and creative camera work for their
thrills; therein lies much of their charm. Paul Leni's 1927 picture, The Cat and the Canary, is a great
example of this kind of horror, although it leavens its spookier aspects with a
liberal dose of humor. Its lively, read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 9, 2012
Silent
horror films rely on provocative images and creative camera work for their
thrills; therein lies much of their charm. Paul Leni's 1927 picture, The Cat and the Canary, is a great
example of this kind of horror, although it leavens its spookier aspects with a
liberal dose of humor. Its lively, read more
Classic Films in Focus: HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 9, 2012
Directed by Pete Walker, House of the Long Shadows (1983) belongs firmly to the classic
horror genre of the old dark house movie, with special emphasis on the dark. The
1983 incarnation represents only one of many film treatments of Earl Derr
Biggers’ novel, Seven Keys to Baldpate,
which was f read more
Classic Films in Focus: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012
Imitation
is the sincerest form of flattery, and parody is, at its best, imitation with a
wink and a nudge. That affectionate sense of parody permeates Young Frankenstein (1974), with Mel
Brooks and Gene Wilder demonstrating their great appreciation for James Whale's
classic movies, Frankenstein (19 read more
Classic Films in Focus: ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012
H.G. Wells’ disturbing tale of vivisectionist horror
has been adapted for film several times, but the 1932 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau, titled Island of Lost of Souls, stands out for
its chillingly effective performances and its sexually charged subtext.
Directed by Erle C. Kenton, thi read more
Classic Films in Focus: ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012
H.G. Wells’ disturbing tale of vivisectionist horror
has been adapted for film several times, but the 1932 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau, titled Island of Lost of Souls, stands out for
its chillingly effective performances and its sexually charged subtext.
Directed by Erle C. Kenton, thi read more
Classic Films in Focus: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012
Imitation
is the sincerest form of flattery, and parody is, at its best, imitation with a
wink and a nudge. That affectionate sense of parody permeates Young Frankenstein (1974), with Mel
Brooks and Gene Wilder demonstrating their great appreciation for James Whale's
classic movies, Frankenstein (19 read more
Classic Films in Focus: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012
Imitation
is the sincerest form of flattery, and parody is, at its best, imitation with a
wink and a nudge. That affectionate sense of parody permeates Young Frankenstein (1974), with Mel
Brooks and Gene Wilder demonstrating their great appreciation for James Whale's
classic movies, Frankenstein (19 read more
Classic Films in Focus: ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012
H.G. Wells’ disturbing tale of vivisectionist horror
has been adapted for film several times, but the 1932 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau, titled Island of Lost of Souls, stands out for
its chillingly effective performances and its sexually charged subtext.
Directed by Erle C. Kenton, thi read more
Classic Films in Focus: WHITE ZOMBIE (1932)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 4, 2012
Some
years ago I attended an academic panel on zombie films that made White Zombie (1932) sound like one of
the most fascinating examples of the genre ever to be released, and I duly put
the film on my "must-see" list. Sadly, the analysis offered by the
panel was better than its source material, as read more
Halloween Music for Classic Horror Fans
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 4, 2012
Plenty
of songs have been inspired by classic horror films. In fact, you can easily
make a whole playlist of them to get you in the mood for the upcoming chills
and thrills of the spectral season. Here are a few of my favorite songs that
trace their origins back to classic horror movies.
"The
M read more
Classic Films in Focus: WHITE ZOMBIE (1932)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 4, 2012
Some
years ago I attended an academic panel on zombie films that made White Zombie (1932) sound like one of
the most fascinating examples of the genre ever to be released, and I duly put
the film on my "must-see" list. Sadly, the analysis offered by the
panel was better than its source material, as read more
Halloween Music for Classic Horror Fans
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 4, 2012
Plenty
of songs have been inspired by classic horror films. In fact, you can easily
make a whole playlist of them to get you in the mood for the upcoming chills
and thrills of the spectral season. Here are a few of my favorite songs that
trace their origins back to classic horror movies.
"The
M read more