Showing posts with label Klaus Kinski. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Klaus Kinski. Show all posts

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) a.k.a Nosferatu : Phantom der Nacht


































   Jonathan Harker, a young estate agent, is sent to Transylvania in order to settle a deal with Count Dracula who wants to buy a house in Wismar, where Jonathan lives. Despite all objections, Jonathan meets the Count and is in to find out his horrible nature...
  Werner Herzog may have just directed the best Dracula film ever to be made. This film is more than just an art house remake of the 1922 classic and definitely more raw than the 1992 contemporary classic. The atmosphere of the film is simply one of eeriest and gloomiest ones you'll ever feel in a horror film - it's like you know someone is following you behind the bushes - and the doom goes on and on and on until you are left with your mouth open.
  Oh glorious Klaus Kinski. Proving once again his undoubted talent, Kinski has the balls to play Nosferatu, The King of Vampyres, in a fashion that respects the original and brings a whole new essence to the character. Equally stunning is Bruno Ganz and Isabelle Adjan, who play the unfortunate couple that happens to be in the way of the creature of the night. Especially the last scenes where Bruno becomes dazed and Isabelle wanders the streets now filled with the plague are artistically awe-inspiring.
Must watch this :  on the rainiest night so far. Make a Bloody Mary, get covered with a blanket and enjoy this creeper while the storm outside plays a song of death and misery! Yikes!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079641/
30$ for that ride? Fuck it, I'll walk
Damn, you stupid? I'm trying to sleep here!
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Monday, August 11, 2014

Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) a.k.a Das Rätsel der Roten Orchidee


































  Several wealthy Britons are being blackmailed all over Great Britain and two rival Chicago gangs are in the eye of the police. The gangs leave no trace behind them and so the difficult task is left to Scotland Yard's and F.B.I's finest, Inspector Weston and Captain Allerman...
  In yet another Edgar Wallace story, Helmut Ashley (a director known for his T.V work) does his best and provides a stunning result that can satisfy even the most demanding eye. Even though the story is not top-notch material, photography and directing give it a little push to stand on its own. Definitely not the best Wallace-based film but sure one you can easily enjoy.
  Adrian Hoven and Christopher Lee are the two investigators who are set out to find the extortioners and naturally Lee's appearance in the film guarantees quality acting. Klaus Kinski is once again morbidly entertaining with his unearthly look and adds up to Lee's figure and Marisa Mell takes it away with her stunning looks. Eddi Arent is the light-hearted one of the group and is absolutely humorous!
Must watch this :  invite the sophisticated girl from last night once again for another round of a sophisticated bohemian film noir night. Ask her to bring red wine with her. If she does, then prepare for a night of sophisticated seduction. If not, just enjoy the film anyway!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055391/
I would tap you if you weren't so skinny
Am I the only one around here who thinks we should bring strippers?
Yes! Because a coat brings swift agility for a night thief!

Saturday, August 9, 2014

The Strange Countess (1961) a.k.a Die Seltsame Gräfin

   A young secretary is harassed by weird phone calls while a woman who was put to prison for poisoning is let free. The secretary, Margaret, is offered a lucrative position by Countess Moron but detective Mike Dorn is in charge of keeping her safe as the Scotland Yard has learned that somebody is out for her blood...
  One of the many novels by Edgar Wallace that was brought to life by German producers, The Strange Countess , directed by Josef von Báky, guarantees a high end noir thriller. Hitchcock-y at many points but presenting a much different classy European mood, this film creates an unbeatable atmosphere that surrounds the viewer and does not let go until the perpetrator is found. For fans of quality cinema!
  Each actor from the cast seems to have been carefully chosen for his part and that is obvious as each characters blends perfectly with the other, like a morbid dance of death and mystery.  Joachim Fuchsberger is the super detective, legendary Lil Dagover is the Countess, Brigitte Grothum is young and ever-fearing Margaret and of course Klaus Kinski in a surprise role! Eddi Arent in his classic role as the humorous relief is once again totally entertaining.
Must watch this : chose one of these nights that you don't have any plans with any of your friends. Invite a sophisticated girl, offer a glass of cognac and let the movie do its criminal thing!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055429/
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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Lover of the Monster (1974) a.k.a Le Amanti Del Mostro


































  The story of a scientist who moves to a new house with his wife to get a fresh start on their problematic marriage. It does not seem like a good start and things get even worse when he discovers some of his father's diaries that turn him into a crazed monster...
  Boring at times but certainly unique in most of its aspects, Lover of the Monster was directed by Sergio Garrone. It is in fact a twisted version of the classic novel about Dr. Jekyll and his dive into the abyss of hid mind. Here, the hero goes on a random killing spree while (rightfully) suspecting his wife of cheating on him. You just gotta love the mental atmosphere in these movies...
  Klaus Kinski plays the scientist that goes mad and Katia Christine plays the beautiful reason about that! Undoubtedly, this movie would suck even more badly if it wasn't for the almighty Klaus Kinski. Not only does he bring his ghastly mood with him in the film but also manages to freak you out with his eyes and movements. This man was either born a psycho or a really good actor!
Must watch this : with a glass of orange liqueur and some fine salty Italian cheese with the pleasant company of a lady friend. After the film, talk about relationships and cheating.
Trailer 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421593/ 
Shit, you got the sheets all red again...
I've seen things, man...
Look, I know you are fucking my wife so drop it!
 

Monday, February 24, 2014

Venus in Furs (1969) a.k.a Paroxismus


































  A jazz musician witnesses the assault of a young woman at a millionaire's party. The next day, he finds her dead at the beach and confused, he leaves for Rio where he lives with a young female singer. Unexpectedly, he meets a woman much like the victim and he starts to pursue her to find out who she is...
  When heavy psychoactive substances interact with a flow of smooth jazz and Jess Franco interferes, then you get something like this film. The lack of exact continuity creates a mood of trippy haze and with the nostalgic and sensual scenes that only Franco can create, Venus in Furs is sure to take you away from your personal and into another. 60's, drugs, parties, music and travels...
  The cast is, as usual in early Franco's films, totaly off the hook. Maria Rohm, Barbara McNair, James Darren and Klaus Kinski giving a truly great dramatic performance. Grasping the dopy mood of the film from the balls, the actors dive themselves so deep in their characters that it is like like living the experience in reality.
Must watch this : on a Saturday, right before you go to a house party, with a glass of Southern Comfort. At the party, try to get as wasted as you can and don't leave until someone is dead or it is already 12 of the next morning. In the early morning hours that everyone is exhausted and wasted, set the mood with that jammy shit and some joints.
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064789/
Naked already? It must be my lucky day!
Jammin' dat trumpet
Oh, snap! Not again!