My father found the new film rather disappointing compared with the 1989 TV version. I don't think he liked the alteration to Susan Hill's original story. However, I enjoyed it myself.
I'm with you there, but good old Peter Cushing needs to be included if only to give the correct balance.
Thanks a mill for responing to my post.
who knows, we may get our wish.
Not much in the way of gore or scares but easily one of the more unnerving movies I've ever seen. The end is quite shocking and "Hammers love story" leaves you with that Psycho feeling they were going for at the time. This film has a huge creep factor that stays with you until well after the movie is over.
Hi Burkey, I am 22 and have been raised on Hammer films by my dad. I have always been hooked and I get the same kick out of them as you did :)
I would absolutely adore a Hammer Season on TV! Perhaps a Christopher Lee week ;)
This, the final film in Hammer's original cycle is a mixed bag. In places it is genuinely disturbing and director Peter Sykes shows real flare. Christopher Lee is excellent as always and Nat Kinski has a innocense about her that makes Father Michael's corruption of her more shocking. The scene of the demon child's birth is grusome stuff too!
Good points aside the main negatives are the plot development and the non climax. My opinion is don't knock it til you've tried it!!
Likewise, love The Curse Of Frankenstein, but was more than a little peeved at the the awful Bluray transfer. I have a dvd boxset with the big three in (Curse oF.../Dracula/Mummy) & these 'dvd' films look better than this poor excuse of a bluray. Lets hope Lionsgate sort their act out & give us a fantastic looking Dracula? I will not be spending any hard earn cash till I start seeing Positive reviews!
ShropshireLad69
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19 May 2013, 3:21pm
My father found the new film rather disappointing compared with the 1989 TV version. I don't think he liked the alteration to Susan Hill's original story. However, I enjoyed it myself.
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bambi
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16 May 2013, 5:18am
Love This Movie! It's pure fun!
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burkey
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16 Apr 2013, 1:36pm
I'm with you there, but good old Peter Cushing needs to be included if only to give the correct balance. Thanks a mill for responing to my post. who knows, we may get our wish.
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rocktwin1
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14 Apr 2013, 8:46am
Please contract a DVD release that can be played in the United States. It would sell a lot better than you think. Thank you.
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Mummy66
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06 Apr 2013, 5:17pm
Not much in the way of gore or scares but easily one of the more unnerving movies I've ever seen. The end is quite shocking and "Hammers love story" leaves you with that Psycho feeling they were going for at the time. This film has a huge creep factor that stays with you until well after the movie is over.
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Lord Summerisle
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01 Apr 2013, 9:15pm
Hi Burkey, I am 22 and have been raised on Hammer films by my dad. I have always been hooked and I get the same kick out of them as you did :) I would absolutely adore a Hammer Season on TV! Perhaps a Christopher Lee week ;)
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Rangel Joseph
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31 Mar 2013, 3:38pm
Put this title on iTunes Store Brasil, I want to see all the movies on iTunes store Brazil
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chribio1
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23 Mar 2013, 11:01pm
This, the final film in Hammer's original cycle is a mixed bag. In places it is genuinely disturbing and director Peter Sykes shows real flare. Christopher Lee is excellent as always and Nat Kinski has a innocense about her that makes Father Michael's corruption of her more shocking. The scene of the demon child's birth is grusome stuff too! Good points aside the main negatives are the plot development and the non climax. My opinion is don't knock it til you've tried it!!
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Darklord
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07 Mar 2013, 3:48pm
Essential Hammer viewing! A classic example of Hammer style, great visuals, soundtrack and production values!
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Rickanne
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06 Mar 2013, 3:11pm
Likewise, love The Curse Of Frankenstein, but was more than a little peeved at the the awful Bluray transfer. I have a dvd boxset with the big three in (Curse oF.../Dracula/Mummy) & these 'dvd' films look better than this poor excuse of a bluray. Lets hope Lionsgate sort their act out & give us a fantastic looking Dracula? I will not be spending any hard earn cash till I start seeing Positive reviews!
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