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Tag Archives: Halloween
3 things about James Whale’s THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
The Bride of Frankenstein [1935] 1. Dr. Pretorius proposes a toast: “To a new world of gods and monsters.” 2. The monster grooves to the sound of the violin while smoking his cigar. 3. “You go! Live! You stay. We … Continue reading
3 things about James Whale’s FRANKENSTEIN
Frankenstein [1931] 1. Heavy clods of dirt fall on the coffin. Later, the gravedigger tamps down the earth and lights his corncob pipe. 2. Dr. Frankenstein’s hunchbacked assistant is named … Fritz. 3. He takes the little girl’s hands in … Continue reading
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO
Psycho [1960] 1. So close. Only 15 miles from Fairvale. 2. What is the book that Lila finds in Norman’s bedroom? His diary? 3. One of the jail guards at the end of the movie is played by … Ted … Continue reading
3 things about F.W. Murnau’s NOSFERATU
Nosferatu [1922] 1. He looks at the photograph. “Is this your wife? What a lovely throat!” 2. They overturn the coffin. It’s filled with earth and rats. One of them bites the sailor. 3. In his final scene, Nosferatu can … Continue reading
3 things about Roy Ward Baker’s ASYLUM
Asylum [1972] 1. A human head tightly wrapped in brown butcher paper, tied with string. Very Giorgio de Chirico. 2. Charlotte Rampling stares into the mirror and laughs maniacally. 3. Miniature robot Herbert Lom.
3 things about David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD
Eraserhead [1977] 1. “Do I just–cut them up like regular chickens?” “Sure, just cut ’em up like regular chickens.” 2. Sock on the radiator. 3. Rubber eye rub. 3 other things.
3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s PAN’S LABYRINTH
Pan’s Labyrinth [2006] 1. He pops an eyeball into the palm of his hand. 2. The root unfurls. 3. Shades of The Shining.
3 things about James Whale’s THE OLD DARK HOUSE
The Old Dark House [1932] 1. The soggy map draped over the steering wheel like an old rag. 2. “My name is Femm. Horace Femm.” Cadaverous in candlelight. 3. She screams, “He’s alive! He’s alive! He’s alive, I tell you!” … Continue reading
3 things about Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir [1947] 1. Darkness. She lights the candle and all at once his ghost is standing there. 2. She says, “My husband is dead.” “Oh.” He leans back in his seat. Then reconsiders, leans forwards. “Oh?” … Continue reading
3 things about Peter Duffell’s THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD
The House That Dripped Blood [1971] 1. The garb of a mystery writer is apparently a pink collared shirt and a bulky white cardigan. 2. A rather unconvincing wax replica of Peter Cushing’s head. 3. He puts on the cloak … Continue reading
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