My favourite Hammer film of all time. A dark, brooding gothic fairy tale that never ceases to impress me. A storyline with subtext, characters with substance. A magnificent score. Dark. Sensual. Sublime.
My favourite of the Frankensteins and one of the very best Hammer films. The script is sharp and intellegent and the characters sympathetic. Veronica Carlson proves herself a brilliant actrress and Peter Cushing is superb and more cold and calculating than usual as the Baron....The set design, costumes and score are all top notch. What I would give to see this one and Taste The Blood Of Dracula as a double bill at the flicks!
Hi, I've been watching some of the filming and I think (I hope!) this film is going to be a classic. The village setting is very atmospheric and the weather has been miserable which adds to it. The village is set up in the early 1900's period (the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost is the one used in Dorian Gray and dates from 1913) The cast, not currently listed on the Hammer site includes Liz White (LIfe on Mars) and Ciaran Hinds (Rome) Tim McMullan and Daniel Cerquiera and Alfie Field. No sign of Michael Ripper - yet! :)
Hi, I've been watching some of the filming and I think (I hope!) this film is going to be a classic. The village setting is very atmospheric and the weather has been miserable which adds to it. The village is set up in the early 1900's period (the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost is the one used in Dorian Gray and dates from 1913) The cast, not currently listed on the Hammer site includes Liz White (LIfe on Mars) and Ciaran Hinds (Rome) Tim McMullan and Daniel Cerquiera and Alfie Field. No sign of Michael Ripper - yet! :)
PLEASE,PLEASE SAY IT WILL BE RELEASED HERE IN THE U.S,HAMMER NEEDS TO SEE NEW LIFE HERE ON BLU-RAY AND THIS WOULD BE IDEAL. CHRISTOPHER LEE IS THE GREATEST COUNT DRACULA THERE WAS....NO ONE WILL EVER DUPLICATE!!!!!!!!!
This movie represents the best telling of the story of "The Mummy." The usual pairing of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing does not disappoint. The special effects are ahead of their time. Don't fall in for all ther new Mummy movies and all their CGI. Watch a true classis horoor movie...
Easily one of the best horror / sci-fi movies ever made. The amazing combination of incredible actors, phenomenal story, and an atmosphere that still gives me goosebumps. Being from the States, I knew this movie as Five Million Years to Earth, and first saw it when I was 7 years old. It launched my interest in this genre, and I have since collected a vast array of these movies, but I still consider this one to be the best. Take the time to watch it, you will not be disappointed.
It's sad that this film usually is looked on by most Hammer fans as a real pooper! But, I've always loved it. Great scenes with Peter and Christopher...and really great ending, like the theme music too. Maybe, if you haven't seen it for a while...grab a lovely dvd in smashing clear quality and give it another whirl...you know you want to really..
Marcus
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05 Oct 2010, 9:15pm
My favourite Hammer film of all time. A dark, brooding gothic fairy tale that never ceases to impress me. A storyline with subtext, characters with substance. A magnificent score. Dark. Sensual. Sublime.
Related to: Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
Emil79
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05 Oct 2010, 9:02pm
My favourite of the Frankensteins and one of the very best Hammer films. The script is sharp and intellegent and the characters sympathetic. Veronica Carlson proves herself a brilliant actrress and Peter Cushing is superb and more cold and calculating than usual as the Baron....The set design, costumes and score are all top notch. What I would give to see this one and Taste The Blood Of Dracula as a double bill at the flicks!
Related to: Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)
Gaffzilla
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03 Oct 2010, 9:24am
Hi, I've been watching some of the filming and I think (I hope!) this film is going to be a classic. The village setting is very atmospheric and the weather has been miserable which adds to it. The village is set up in the early 1900's period (the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost is the one used in Dorian Gray and dates from 1913) The cast, not currently listed on the Hammer site includes Liz White (LIfe on Mars) and Ciaran Hinds (Rome) Tim McMullan and Daniel Cerquiera and Alfie Field. No sign of Michael Ripper - yet! :)
chribio1
08 Oct 2010, 6:31am
Awesome info, thanks. The pic on Daniel on twitter is amazing, he looks great and so adult..making me feel old!
Related to: The Woman In Black (2012)
chribio1
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03 Oct 2010, 9:18am
Hi, I've been watching some of the filming and I think (I hope!) this film is going to be a classic. The village setting is very atmospheric and the weather has been miserable which adds to it. The village is set up in the early 1900's period (the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost is the one used in Dorian Gray and dates from 1913) The cast, not currently listed on the Hammer site includes Liz White (LIfe on Mars) and Ciaran Hinds (Rome) Tim McMullan and Daniel Cerquiera and Alfie Field. No sign of Michael Ripper - yet! :)
Related to: The Woman In Black (2012)
snakeater
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03 Oct 2010, 6:04am
PLEASE,PLEASE SAY IT WILL BE RELEASED HERE IN THE U.S,HAMMER NEEDS TO SEE NEW LIFE HERE ON BLU-RAY AND THIS WOULD BE IDEAL. CHRISTOPHER LEE IS THE GREATEST COUNT DRACULA THERE WAS....NO ONE WILL EVER DUPLICATE!!!!!!!!!
Related to: Dracula (1958)
snakeater
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03 Oct 2010, 6:00am
i've lost count how many times i've seen it,all i can say is CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!
Related to: The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957)
Blackkader
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02 Oct 2010, 4:55pm
This movie represents the best telling of the story of "The Mummy." The usual pairing of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing does not disappoint. The special effects are ahead of their time. Don't fall in for all ther new Mummy movies and all their CGI. Watch a true classis horoor movie...
Related to: The Mummy (1959)
Blackkader
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02 Oct 2010, 2:34pm
Easily one of the best horror / sci-fi movies ever made. The amazing combination of incredible actors, phenomenal story, and an atmosphere that still gives me goosebumps. Being from the States, I knew this movie as Five Million Years to Earth, and first saw it when I was 7 years old. It launched my interest in this genre, and I have since collected a vast array of these movies, but I still consider this one to be the best. Take the time to watch it, you will not be disappointed.
Related to: Quatermass And The Pit (1967)
alandhopewell
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30 Sep 2010, 6:36pm
Very good, better than DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE.
Related to: Dracula Prince Of Darkness (1966)
misterbrooks
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29 Sep 2010, 11:46pm
It's sad that this film usually is looked on by most Hammer fans as a real pooper! But, I've always loved it. Great scenes with Peter and Christopher...and really great ending, like the theme music too. Maybe, if you haven't seen it for a while...grab a lovely dvd in smashing clear quality and give it another whirl...you know you want to really.. Marcus
Related to: The Satanic Rites Of Dracula (1974)