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171.The Return of Dracula/The Vampire (REGION 1) (NTSC) starring: Francis Lederer, Norma Eberhardt, Ray Stricklyn, Jimmy Baird, Greta Granstedt directed by: Paul Landres September 11, 2007
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It really is one of the best monochrome transfers from films of this period (the mid-late 50's) that I've seen. It is very sharp throughout on both these films. Subtitles are also provided. They both have the same writer/director/producer team. The Return Of Dracula had, or has, a certain cachet, not quite cult, but a fond respect ffrom horror movie fans. Unfortunately it hasn't worn very well and, while for the period it was moderately chilling, it now seems stiff and mannered. I've also come to hate (the portrayal of) 50's teens in these horror movies with a vengeance. I'm surprised the kids at the time didn't burn down the cinema for the patronising way in which they were presented (unless American teens really were like that). ... Read More:

172.Venus in Furs [1969] starring: James Darren, Barbara McNair, Maria Rohm, Klaus Kinski, Dennis Price directed by: Jesus Franco February 22, 2005
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Mesmerizing, haunting, sexy, and colorful are some of things Jesse Franco has confidence in doing while ranking this as one of his most assured pieces of work. Provided that this film was also recommended to me it has also open up a different path for me to expand my horizon (along with his other films I've seen so far). In this story we see Trumpeter Jimmy Logan's (James Darren) life starts to unravel when he discovers the dead body of Wanda Reed (Maria Rohm) on the beach one day. He soon remembers that she was the woman at the party he attended a few weeks before. He had witnessed three of the guests as they sadistically beat and raped her. Now in Rio, Jimmy discovers that Wanda is still alive. Jimmy refuses to leave Wanda now that he has been ... Read More:

173.Young and Innocent [1938] starring: Derrick De Marney, Nova Pilbeam, Percy Marmont directed by: Alfred Hitchcock August 18, 2008
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One of Hitchcock's (unfairly) forgotten films, living in the shadow of his more famous British works such as The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes, Young And Innocent remains one of the highlights of his pre-American era and is one of the sweetest movies in his entire canon. A film actress is found dead on a beach by Robert Tisdall (Derrick De Marney), but as he was seen running away from the body, she was strangled by the belt of his stolen raincoat and she's left him some money in her will, the police arrest him. Managing to escape from the courthouse, after some first aid treatment by the police commissioner's daughter Erica (Nova Pilbeam), he goes on the run and subsequently meets up with Erica again who, although initially reluctant, ... Read More:

174.The Illustrated Man [1969] (REGION 1) (NTSC) starring: Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas, Don Dubbins, Jason Evers directed by: Jack Smight December 19, 2006
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We all know that in most cases the movie is a poor reflection of the book it is based on. This is in movie about stories within a story. It is very well paced to give you a feel for what is happening and time to anticipate what may happen. Rod Steiger has time to really act instead is being a cameo. The stories are naturally imaginative. The sets are well designed to bring out the nuances and display the implications of the character's actions. In all this is a very well designed movie for 1969. A man is encountered who has skin Illustrations all over his body. Each illustration represents a tale from the future. The illustrations come to life and tell a tale of doom or impending doom. In this way ray Bradbury can tell related but different ... Read More:

175.Journey to the Center of the Earth [1959] (REGION 1) (NTSC) starring: James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker, Thayer David directed by: Henry Levin March 04, 2003
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Collectively, Verne's novels were called "Les voyages extraordinaires", and this film, whatever licenses have been taken with the source, aspires to that. While the prelude to the journey is too long (we even have to endure Pat Boone croon a tuneless number), once we've plunged into the Earth, the film takes on an air of wonderment. Cast chemistry contributes in a big way. James Mason, a brooding but stout leader. Pat Boone, surprisingly effective as an eager student (but not so successful as a Scotsman). Arlene Dahl, a ravishingly beautiful damsel who is sage and sane and only distressed when she really really needs to be. Real-life Icelander Peter Ronson, a tall man's man -- who loves his pet duck. Gravelly-voiced American Thayer David, pure ... Read More:

176.The Spiral Staircase [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC) starring: Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore, Kent Smith, Rhonda Fleming directed by: Robert Siodmak October 04, 2005
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The original and best. A claustrophobic picture with rather wooden performances from most of its cast - especially that of George Brent, who wasn't really such a great actor, but popular in his day. This also stars Elsa Lanchester - a great actress, who when not the leading lady, was able to do wonders with 'bit' parts. Here she plays the rather drab looking housekeeper. However, Elsa, contrary to popular opinion, was in fact a very attractive lady! (she should be seen in her more glamorous roles of the thirties) Her very pretty features can be seen here in one subtle shot when she is seen by candlelight in profile, as she knocks a candle to the floor when down in the cellar with George Brent. Ethel Barrymore gives an award ... Read More:

177.Man in the Attic [1953] starring: Jack Palance, Constance Smith, Byron Palmer, Frances Bavier, Rhys Williams directed by: Hugo Fregonese April 27, 2004
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The original and best. A claustrophobic picture with rather wooden performances from most of its cast - especially that of George Brent, who wasn't really such a great actor, but popular in his day. This also stars Elsa Lanchester - a great actress, who when not the leading lady, was able to do wonders with 'bit' parts. Here she plays the rather drab looking housekeeper. However, Elsa, contrary to popular opinion, was in fact a very attractive lady! (she should be seen in her more glamorous roles of the thirties) Her very pretty features can be seen here in one subtle shot when she is seen by candlelight in profile, as she knocks a candle to the floor when down in the cellar with George Brent. Ethel Barrymore gives an award ... Read More:

178.Django Kill [1967] starring: Tomas Milian, Ray Lovelock, Piero Lulli, Milo Quesada, Roberto Camardiel directed by: Giulio Questi September 01, 2008
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: £14.99 Prices subject to change. Used Price: £19.99
The original and best. A claustrophobic picture with rather wooden performances from most of its cast - especially that of George Brent, who wasn't really such a great actor, but popular in his day. This also stars Elsa Lanchester - a great actress, who when not the leading lady, was able to do wonders with 'bit' parts. Here she plays the rather drab looking housekeeper. However, Elsa, contrary to popular opinion, was in fact a very attractive lady! (she should be seen in her more glamorous roles of the thirties) Her very pretty features can be seen here in one subtle shot when she is seen by candlelight in profile, as she knocks a candle to the floor when down in the cellar with George Brent. Ethel Barrymore gives an award ... Read More:

179.The Tingler [1959] (REGION 1) (NTSC) starring: Vincent Price, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Patricia Cutts, Pamela Lincoln directed by: William Castle September 07, 1999
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The previous reviewer appears to have reviewed the wrong film. This is a film is about a doctor investigating why some people who die under really scary circumstances have broken spines. Well that's because when you're scared a centipede like creature begins to grow inside you, starting at the base of the spine and getting so big that it can wrap it's pincers around the spine, thus cracking it. The Tingler can only be stopped by screaming. This is from director William Castle, who made House on haunted hill and was famous for his playing tricks on the cinema audiece, such as planting women dressed as nurses in the theatre in case someone had a heart attack from being too terrified. I expect that in the 50s it was a fabulous experience, and it is still great fun today. ... Read More:

180.Unknown Island [1948] (NTSC) starring: Virginia Grey, Phillip Reed, Richard Denning, Barton MacLane, Dick Wessel directed by: Jack Bernhard April 27, 1999
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The previous reviewer appears to have reviewed the wrong film. This is a film is about a doctor investigating why some people who die under really scary circumstances have broken spines. Well that's because when you're scared a centipede like creature begins to grow inside you, starting at the base of the spine and getting so big that it can wrap it's pincers around the spine, thus cracking it. The Tingler can only be stopped by screaming. This is from director William Castle, who made House on haunted hill and was famous for his playing tricks on the cinema audiece, such as planting women dressed as nurses in the theatre in case someone had a heart attack from being too terrified. I expect that in the 50s it was a fabulous experience, and it is still great fun today. ... Read More:

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