Showing posts with label Frankenstein. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frankenstein. Show all posts

Sunday, August 24, 2014

The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)


































  The story of young scientist Victor Frankenstein whose passion with anatomy led him to perform abnormal experiments. Collecting spare parts from dead bodies and using the powers of electricity, Frankenstein aims to be able to give life to what is already dead. And he finally, succeeds....
  Times were a-changing and so Frankenstein had to do! Directed by Jimmy Sangster, this film had nothing to do with the previous and following of the series, starring Peter Cushing. In an attempted fresh new start, Frankenstein is young, mean and totally self-oriented while the film is much more cult than the rest from Hammer studios. The monster could have been better but no hard feelings since the atmosphere is satisfying. More sex, more gore and more exploitation. This film may have been the start of a change for Hammer Studios!
  Ralph Bates manages to stand very well in the shoes of his predecessor and while his character deserves some love in the end, he manages to portray a ruthless, sadistic figure who kills everyone that stand in his way. Veronica Carlson is sadly in love with him, not seeing the monster he really is and Graham James is his friend and colleague until he was no longer needed. Surprise appearance by Dennis Price and voluptuous Kate O'Mara who steals any scene she is in.
Must watch this : on the last day of summer when you feel the weather changing and the cold of winter coming in the distance. Make a hefty cup of Earl Grey tea and enjoy this film like a cold-hearted Briton !
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065851/
Not even the  lemon drops in my eyes seem to work

It's gonna bust
It's all you, bro! You can lift it!

Saturday, June 7, 2014

The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)


































  Totally broke, Dr.Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad and starts his experiments once again in his family castle. He requires the assistance of a hypnotist called Zoltan in order to reanimate the creature, but Zoltan has other plans for it. He orders it to wreak havoc in town for his own profit and Frankenstein has to stop them both...
  Freddie Francis' first attempt at directing seems to have paid off just fine. Recreating and enhancing the dark persona of Dr.Frankenstein, Francis puts his own touch to the film legend. All the gothic and the Sci-Fi elements are there but this time we get an extra dosage of mysticism and parapsychology which definitely makes the film gloomier and more dangerous. A fine film with a smooth progress that doesn't let you get bored.
  Peter Cushing once again as Dr.Frankenstein and this time he sees his creations being abused by some other malevolent personality besides him. His arch enemy, Peter Woodthorpe blends in effortlessly in the film's mood. Katy Wild as the beggar girl and Sandor Elès as Frankenstein's assistant complete the main cast of this mesmerizing flick!
Must watch this : on a hot summer evening with a plate full of fish and chips. I don't know why but it seems like a good combination with this film.
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058073/
Listen, I got a plan. We will spy on Mrs. Frankenhooker tonight. Totally incognito!
I am the master of espionage
Should I do a pedicure as well?

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)


































  Baron Victor Frankenstein escapes his execution by having a priest beheaded and buried in his place. He runs to Germany where he goes by his new alias, Dr. Stein. He creates his new profile by working at a pauper's hospital but secretly he collects dead body parts in order to restart his wicked experiments...
  Another fine addition to the ever great legend of Frankenstein. Directed by none other than Terence Fischer, this film has every Hammer element we love to the max ; secret labs with oozing smoke, foggy and gloomy places and classic performances!
  Peter Cushing, once again, goes all the way in portraying the character of Dr. Frankenstein. He has achieved the unachievable by actually becoming his role. You can't tell his real intentions or whether he is good or bad. congrats to Francis Matthews as well, as his young and naive doctor accomplice.
Must watch this :  on a day with deep fog and ominous black clouds. Make yourself a cappuccino and let the film suck you into its atmosphere.
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050894/
Da fuck are you?
"Is it serious, Doc?" "No.But I might as well take his liver just in case"
I got blisters on me forehead!





Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)


































  Baron Frankenstein is back on his usual track. This time he is hiding his true identity and with the forced help of young doctor Karl and his fiancée Anna he wants to fulfill his new plans ; to perform the first brain transplantation surgery eve. He kidnaps deranged Dr. Brandt for his brain but not everything goes as planned...
  Loosely based on the original Frankenstein story, this film can stand on its own as a variation of the series, with an interesting plot and everything. Terence Fisher on the wheel (who else would it be?) and he sure is one hell of a "driver"! Unbeatable Hammer Productions sets and mood, British finesse and a horror legend that refuses to die! A fine film for every devoted horror fan.
  Peter Cushing (no need for introductions) goes beyond the usual evil. He kidnaps, schemes, hold hostages and even rapes (rumor has it that he apologized to his colleague after the scene) all in the favor of science. Simon Ward and Veronica Carlson (you guessed it! she gets the rape) are the unlucky young couple in love that happens to be in his way. True spiraling horror!
Must watch this : with a cappuccino and chocolate cake on a rainy November afternoon. After the film, go out for a stroll in the rain. I don't know why but it always sounds like a good idea after  horror film!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065738/
I got the brains chills from all this weed
I am going to mail this to your mother only to inform her that her son is a faggot. OK?
I need to change my hairdresser. Shit!




Friday, November 29, 2013

Frankenstein (1931)


































  The classic story we all love. Heinrich "Henry" Frankenstein, half-lunatic half-genius scientist and his assistant Fritz collect pieces of dead bodies. Their plan is to make a human being entirely out of these "spare" parts and bring it to life through electrical devices.
  James Whale. old-school director with balls takes on the bet of providing a decent depiction of the classic story. He says "Fuck it. I'm gonna make that shit an instant classic, take that shit to another level". And thankfully he did. Take off your hats to the movie that brought the legend to its new era, the film that 82 years later still has the same effect it had back then.
  A parade of talent and awesomeness here. Colin Clive, as the demented,work-obsessed Dr. Frankenstein, Dwight Frye, his hunchback assistant with a morbid figure, Mae Clarke, as Elizabeth Would-be-Frankenstein and of course the very best Boris Karloff as the monster. Do yourself a favor and watch this.
Must watch this : with a plate of good old beef goulash, a pint of well-brewed dark beer straight from the barrel and a pipe full of heavenly-scented tobacco.
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/
Raidin' graves under a Death statue. Yikes!
That shit could use a manicure
Come at me,brozenstein!