This segment was borrowed from Mario Bava's Kill Baby Kill, which showcases a ten year old girl named Melissa. I believe Scorcese copied it as well later. (It's very heartening to see the Maestro finally receiving world wide recognition outside of his own country)
Highly recommended
I just bought Bava's Danger Diabolik on DVD the other day Alex. I haven't had time to watch it yet, but I'll let you know how I find it. {[]
This segment was borrowed from Mario Bava's Kill Baby Kill, which showcases a ten year old girl named Melissa. I believe Scorcese copied it as well later. (It's very heartening to see the Maestro finally receiving world wide recognition outside of his own country)
Highly recommended
I just bought Bava's Danger Diabolik on DVD the other day Alex. I haven't had time to watch it yet, but I'll let you know how I find it. {[]
Classic film you just got there JD; I think you'l love it; if only for the sight of the lovely Marisa Mell. I'm really glad nobody has tried to "reinvent" this one yet; it was quite the product of the 60's and should just stay that way.
Speaking of cool horror films, BBC has just released the 1977 miniseries Count Dracula with Bond alumni Luis Jourdan as the Count. It is the best adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel so far with great actors and eeire and atmospheric settings. You'll really enjoy this one.
Also just released at an extremely low price is the seventies film The Mephisto Waltz with Alan Alda and Jacqueline Bissett and Bond alumni Curt Jurgens. I've always found this film most enjoyable and quite spooky. Finally released on DVD after these many years. Hope you find it interesting.
Also just released at an extremely low price is the seventies film The Mephisto Waltz with Alan Alda and Jacqueline Bissett and Bond alumni Curt Jurgens. I've always found this film most enjoyable and quite spooky. Finally released on DVD after these many years. Hope you find it interesting.
It's on order as we speak, along with a slew of others. I was very excited when I heard Fox and MGM were bringing back the old "Midnite Movies" line. Who says online petitions don't work anymore?
And speaking of highly overdue R1 dvd releases, we finally receive a definitive version of Michael Reeves' Witchfinder General. Huzzah!
My only problem now is, should I buy it alone or purchase the entire Vincent Price set for the bonus extras disc. (all the other films in this set I already own)
This segment was borrowed from Mario Bava's Kill Baby Kill, which showcases a ten year old girl named Melissa. I believe Scorcese copied it as well later. (It's very heartening to see the Maestro finally receiving world wide recognition outside of his own country)
Highly recommended
I just bought Bava's Danger Diabolik on DVD the other day Alex. I haven't had time to watch it yet, but I'll let you know how I find it. {[]
{[] John.
If you liked the 60s version of Modesty Blaise I believe you'll love Diabolik. As it was adapted from a popular Italian comic, or Fumetto, this is more faithful to it's origin
This segment was borrowed from Mario Bava's Kill Baby Kill, which showcases a ten year old girl named Melissa. I believe Scorcese copied it as well later. (It's very heartening to see the Maestro finally receiving world wide recognition outside of his own country)
Highly recommended
I just bought Bava's Danger Diabolik on DVD the other day Alex. I haven't had time to watch it yet, but I'll let you know how I find it. {[]
{[] John.
If you liked the 60s version of Modesty Blaise I believe you'll love Diabolik. As it was adapted from a popular Italian comic, or Fumetto, this is more faithful to it's origin
Danger Diabolik has a lot more style and pace than Modesty Blaise featuring great car chase, a futuristic hero lair,Adolfo Celi(Emilio Largo of Thunderball) as the baddie and some very humorous situations. It's one of my favorite films and a must for any collection. {[]
I loved Danger: Diabolik. I have known the name Mario Bava for many years, but I had never seen any of his films. So Alex, Tony, SI, are they all this wonderful? Marisa Mell is indeed stunning. Morricone's soundtrack is as good as anything he's ever done. I loved the opening title track ("Deep deep down, deep deep down," I'll have that in my head for weeks and won't mind a bit) and the set design. I liked Losey's Modesty Blaise, but only for its visual panache and its 60's vibe. This has all that and so much more. Diabolik is a fantastic creation. I wouldn't mind seeing a modern version, but only if Michel Soavi directs and Kim Stuart-Rossi stars. Soavi did an amazing job with his adaptation of the 'Dylan Dog' comic, Dellamorte Dellamore. He'd be the one man I would trust with doing a new version of this.
Danger Diabolik is pretty unique as far as Bava films go. He usually is much more into the horror genre. Alex can point you in the direction of some good Bava horror flicks; as for SpectreIsland and myself, the other strong recommendation we'd give is for Demon Planet (aka Planet of the Vampires), a Mario Bava sci-fi horror film about a space expedition to a distant planet. Very creepy and eerie with really wild sets and costumes. The twist at the end is worthy of Rod Serling and you can see its influence in other films like Alien.
1)Carrie-I've seen this film several times before but my love of it can never be lessened. I think it is a superb film; terrifying, brutally realistic, brilliantly acted and directed, and with one heck of an ending.
2)A Nightmare on Elm Street- I've seen this film before as well, and a second screening confimed my belief that this film is a masterpiece. Although Scream was fun, A Nightmare on Elm Street is IMO Wes Craven's last truly great film, and almost certainly his best. It is an ingeniously plotted end executed film featured some unbelievable scares and a villain that IMO ranks among cinema's greatest. I really love this film.
3)The Hills Have Eyes- This was the first time I've seen it. It's directed by Wes Craven and essentially tells of how even the most 'civilised' aren't so civilised after all. I quite enjoyed it, although it didn't quite live up to the hype. I had actually expected it to be much more violence and more intense than it turned out to be, so I was a little let down on that regard. It certainly didn't help that just before the film, my class saw the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a masterpiece which I rediscovered, and next to that cinematic wonder Hills simply does not compare. Nonetheless, it is a good film with some distinct characters, an extremely tense first half and a horrifying scene involving a dog.
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Speaking of cool horror films, BBC has just released the 1977 miniseries Count Dracula with Bond alumni Luis Jourdan as the Count. It is the best adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel so far with great actors and eeire and atmospheric settings. You'll really enjoy this one.
This is very exciting news...I saw it when it first aired---and not since then. I agree that this is one of the best Draculas; Louis Jourdan is brilliant. Thanks for the heads up, SI {[]
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Here's the trailer for the Stephen King short story THE MIST starring Thomas Jane.
I remember reading this mini-tale in The Skeleton Crew novel some years ago and it was one of his better works that I hope translates well to the big screen. In any case, I'm so there... B-)
Here's the trailer for the Stephen King short story THE MIST starring Thomas Jane.
I remember reading this mini-tale in The Skeleton Crew novel some years ago and it was one of his better works that I hope translates well to the big screen. In any case, I'm so there... B-)
Oh yes! I loved this creepy little tale. Stranded in a quickie-mart of all places. It has been a long time since I've read Skeleton Crew, but I do remember a few tentacles in the fog. Incidentally, I caught The Langoliers at a friend's house recently. Very faithful and a great performance from Balki.
I loved Danger: Diabolik. I have known the name Mario Bava for many years, but I had never seen any of his films. So Alex, Tony, SI, are they all this wonderful?
In my opinion, definitely. Bava was as good as Hitchcock and single handedly influenced a wave of future directors. His 1963 film, Blood And Black Lace, invented the black glove crime thriller later brought to perfection by Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci in the 70s.
But he wasn't only making horror, like Val Lewton, these films were saddled with bad titles from the American distributers, yet in actuality, they were stylistic and intelligent thrillers, and always backed with Bava's incredible visuals and use of shadows or color gels.
Another aspect to consider is they had no money, Planet Of The Vampires started with an empty soundstage. A fog machine, some dry ice, and inventive angles, made an alien landscape. He never was actually handed a terrific script but what he had was a resourceful and individual nature, and could be counted on to create something from nothing. Hence they kept coming back to him.
Try and locate a good widescreen copy of Lisa And The Devil, it's one of my absolute favorites. With Elke Sommer as a troubled traveler and Telly Savalas as old scratch. (as an interesting trivia, this was made directly before Kojak. Bava got Telly to quit smoking and suggested a lolly pop. An icon was later born)
In my opinion, definitely. Bava was as good as Hitchcock and single handedly influenced a wave of future directors. His 1963 film, Blood And Black Lace, invented the black glove crime thriller later brought to perfection by Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci in the 70s.
{[] Alex. I'm an admirer of Argento's work. I definitely will check out more of Bava's. Are you familiar with Michele Soavi? He was an apprentice to Argento, before he became a director in the late 80's.
In my opinion, definitely. Bava was as good as Hitchcock and single handedly influenced a wave of future directors. His 1963 film, Blood And Black Lace, invented the black glove crime thriller later brought to perfection by Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci in the 70s.
{[] Alex. I'm an admirer of Argento's work. I definitely will check out more of Bava's. Are you familiar with Michele Soavi? He was an apprentice to Argento, before he became a director in the late 80's.
{[] I know Dellamorte Dellamore, (released here in the United States as The Cemetery Man)
This movie is one of those rarest of things. A '90s horror film, that doesn't suck!
{[] I know Dellamorte Dellamore, (released here in the United States as The Cemetery Man)
This movie is one of those rarest of things. A '90s horror film, that doesn't suck!
I'm glad you've seen Dellamorte Dellamore Alex. One of my all-time favourite films. It was released as Cemetary Man in the UK as well, but only on rental. To date it remains unavailable in the UK to buy. A shame as it is a darkly funny, haunting film with a career-best performance from Rupert Everett. I was reading in Peter Biskind's book 'Down and Dirty Pictures' about how this movie's distribution was screwed up in the US. A real shame. Soavi also made a really interesting movie called The Sect, which has one of the best endings to a horror movie ever. And his recent effort, Arrivederci Amore Ciao, about a former left-wing terrorist returning to Italy and trying to become respectable is very good as well.
Is that translated to "Goodbye My Love"? Sounds interesting.
Yeah, I don't remember Cemetary Man ever making it to theaters. The rental had caught my eye at a grand opening of Blockbuster Video. (the chain that essentially killed the "Mom And Pop" stores, where you could always find me) Anyway, this must have been around '96. I remember the circumstances at a friends apartment, we were both very impressed with this movie and I mentioned it was very Argento-esque. (Not knowing who made it at the time)
Ever heard of Demons? Gory thrills and heavy metal music. Argento produced and Lamberto Bava directed. Subtle does not describe this piece of guilty trash. Rented in the 80s and have always held a soft spot for.
Is that translated to "Goodbye My Love"? Sounds interesting.
Yes. It's based on a novel, that has been published in English, but with the title 'The Goodbye Kiss.' Jonathon Demme was a producer, so it might get a US release in some form.
Ever heard of Demons? Gory thrills and heavy metal music. Argento produced and Lamberto Bava directed. Subtle does not describe this piece of guilty trash. Rented in the 80s and have always held a soft spot for.
I've heard of, but never seen it. Lamberto Bava is the son of Mario, isn't he?
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Ever heard of Demons? Gory thrills and heavy metal music. Argento produced and Lamberto Bava directed. Subtle does not describe this piece of guilty trash. Rented in the 80s and have always held a soft spot for.
I remember going to the movies in '86 to see this. I loved it and its not so memorable sequel in '88 which I also paid to see. I think I'll try and find these two...
Classic gorefests, Alex. {[]
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Well it looks like lack of imagination department in Hollywood is again raiding the back catalogue from the 70's and 80's. Next up is a new version of David Cronenberg's The Brood. This film sent one serious chill down my spine when i first saw it in the early 90's. It's also the film that got me to really understand what Cronenberg's movies were about. I do wish they would leave well alone.
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Here's the trailer for the remake of an Asian horror classic THE EYE. IMO, I don't expect this to be on par with the original but it may get some points if Alba's showing a generous amount of skin...
Here's the trailer for the remake of an Asian horror classic THE EYE. IMO, I don't expect this to be on par with the original but it may get some points if Alba's showing a generous amount of skin...
The elevator scene in the original has to be one of the creepiest sequences ever.
It doesn't look half bad Rogue. But it might be that it's a very good trailer. I had thought Hideo Nakata was going to direct this, but it seems he got punted in favour of a couple of guys I haven't heard of. Perhaps they felt that seeing as it took two guys (Danny and Oxide Pang) to make the original, they better hire two guys to remake it. )
Ever heard of Demons? Gory thrills and heavy metal music. Argento produced and Lamberto Bava directed. Subtle does not describe this piece of guilty trash. Rented in the 80s and have always held a soft spot for.
I recently saw this film. I think it's fantastic. It really has everything I want in a horror film; extremely gory violence, a ridiculous plot, great music, some good laughs and a classic Deus ex machina
the helicopter arriving out of nowhere.
) I really loved it.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Ever heard of Demons? Gory thrills and heavy metal music. Argento produced and Lamberto Bava directed. Subtle does not describe this piece of guilty trash. Rented in the 80s and have always held a soft spot for.
I recently saw this film. I think it's fantastic. It really has everything I want in a horror film; extremely gory violence, a ridiculous plot, great music, some good laughs and a classic Deus ex machina
the helicopter arriving out of nowhere.
) I really loved it.
Cheers, Dan. Glad you found this to be the same harmless, OTT entertainment, as I.
The baroque synth score by Claudio Simonetti of Goblin fame adds a profound punch. I need to purchase some of their soundtracks in the future. (they scored Argento classics, such as Profondo Rosso and Suspiria)
BTW, Rogue, both Demons and it's sequel have recently been released in anamorphic widescreen dvds. I have the old letterboxed versions from around 8 years ago. (Will have to upgrade when I win the lottery)
For all you Mario Bava fans, looks like another collection of his films has made it's way to DVD. Not sure if this one has been posted here before, but here's a rundown courtesy of DVDTalk.com:
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Anyone pick up the 20th Anniversary Edition of HELLRAISER yet?
Back when I went to see this in theatres, I thought it was one of the sickest things I'd ever seen onscreen but now it's pretty much a classic in my eyes.
Why Clive Barker is allowing this to be remade is beyond me. ?:)
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Anyone pick up the 20th Anniversary Edition of HELLRAISER yet?
Back when I went to see this in theatres, I thought it was one of the sickest things I'd ever seen onscreen but now it's pretty much a classic in my eyes.
Why Clive Barker is allowing this to be remade is beyond me. ?:)
I was never much of a Pinhead fan myself; although I continue to be amazed at how such a skinny guy like Doug Bradley can have such a deep voice.
The new 20th Anniversary DVD has a few interesting extra features but I've read that the transfer is only so-so; apparently part of the problem was that the original negatives were never properly cared for.
About the only Hellraiser movie that ever got me to lift an eyebrow was called Generations (I think). That's the one with several short vignettes showing the history of the puzzle box and the family of the man that created it. The final story takes place in outer space, complete with a giant puzzle-box. I'd laugh my head off every time Pinhead would say "TOYMAKER!". )
For all you Mario Bava fans, looks like another collection of his films has made it's way to DVD. Not sure if this one has been posted here before, but here's a rundown courtesy of DVDTalk.com:
This is probably the wrong thread as the title is 'best horror films' and not 'worst horror films,' but I recently saw Child's Play 2. Ugh. I really hated this film. I found it to be extremely ugly, enormously creepy (but not in a way that great horror films are creepy) and very, very unpleasant. I enjoyed the first Child's Play film but this film put a really sour taste in my mouth.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
I was at Barnes and Noble over the weekend and came across a book on the films of Hammer called The Hammer Story. It is a history of the studio and includes info, photos and reproductions of the movie posters for all of the classic Hammer horror films. I just ordered it frmo Amazon.com. Here's a link to their page for more info on the book...
In anticipation of Will Smith's new I Am Legend movie, I also picked up a copy of Richard Matheson's original novel upon which it's based. I've never read this one but it is considered a modern classic of the sci-fi/horror genre so I'll be curious to give it a whirl.
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I just bought Bava's Danger Diabolik on DVD the other day Alex. I haven't had time to watch it yet, but I'll let you know how I find it. {[]
Classic film you just got there JD; I think you'l love it; if only for the sight of the lovely Marisa Mell. I'm really glad nobody has tried to "reinvent" this one yet; it was quite the product of the 60's and should just stay that way.
Also just released at an extremely low price is the seventies film The Mephisto Waltz with Alan Alda and Jacqueline Bissett and Bond alumni Curt Jurgens. I've always found this film most enjoyable and quite spooky. Finally released on DVD after these many years. Hope you find it interesting.
And speaking of highly overdue R1 dvd releases, we finally receive a definitive version of Michael Reeves' Witchfinder General. Huzzah!
My only problem now is, should I buy it alone or purchase the entire Vincent Price set for the bonus extras disc. (all the other films in this set I already own)
If you liked the 60s version of Modesty Blaise I believe you'll love Diabolik. As it was adapted from a popular Italian comic, or Fumetto, this is more faithful to it's origin
Danger Diabolik has a lot more style and pace than Modesty Blaise featuring great car chase, a futuristic hero lair,Adolfo Celi(Emilio Largo of Thunderball) as the baddie and some very humorous situations. It's one of my favorite films and a must for any collection. {[]
1)Carrie-I've seen this film several times before but my love of it can never be lessened. I think it is a superb film; terrifying, brutally realistic, brilliantly acted and directed, and with one heck of an ending.
2)A Nightmare on Elm Street- I've seen this film before as well, and a second screening confimed my belief that this film is a masterpiece. Although Scream was fun, A Nightmare on Elm Street is IMO Wes Craven's last truly great film, and almost certainly his best. It is an ingeniously plotted end executed film featured some unbelievable scares and a villain that IMO ranks among cinema's greatest. I really love this film.
3)The Hills Have Eyes- This was the first time I've seen it. It's directed by Wes Craven and essentially tells of how even the most 'civilised' aren't so civilised after all. I quite enjoyed it, although it didn't quite live up to the hype. I had actually expected it to be much more violence and more intense than it turned out to be, so I was a little let down on that regard. It certainly didn't help that just before the film, my class saw the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a masterpiece which I rediscovered, and next to that cinematic wonder Hills simply does not compare.
This is very exciting news...I saw it when it first aired---and not since then. I agree that this is one of the best Draculas; Louis Jourdan is brilliant. Thanks for the heads up, SI {[]
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I remember reading this mini-tale in The Skeleton Crew novel some years ago and it was one of his better works that I hope translates well to the big screen. In any case, I'm so there... B-)
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809834165/video/3906309/
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But he wasn't only making horror, like Val Lewton, these films were saddled with bad titles from the American distributers, yet in actuality, they were stylistic and intelligent thrillers, and always backed with Bava's incredible visuals and use of shadows or color gels.
Another aspect to consider is they had no money, Planet Of The Vampires started with an empty soundstage. A fog machine, some dry ice, and inventive angles, made an alien landscape. He never was actually handed a terrific script but what he had was a resourceful and individual nature, and could be counted on to create something from nothing. Hence they kept coming back to him.
Try and locate a good widescreen copy of Lisa And The Devil, it's one of my absolute favorites. With Elke Sommer as a troubled traveler and Telly Savalas as old scratch. (as an interesting trivia, this was made directly before Kojak. Bava got Telly to quit smoking and suggested a lolly pop. An icon was later born)
{[] Alex. I'm an admirer of Argento's work. I definitely will check out more of Bava's. Are you familiar with Michele Soavi? He was an apprentice to Argento, before he became a director in the late 80's.
This movie is one of those rarest of things. A '90s horror film, that doesn't suck!
I'm glad you've seen Dellamorte Dellamore Alex. One of my all-time favourite films. It was released as Cemetary Man in the UK as well, but only on rental. To date it remains unavailable in the UK to buy. A shame as it is a darkly funny, haunting film with a career-best performance from Rupert Everett. I was reading in Peter Biskind's book 'Down and Dirty Pictures' about how this movie's distribution was screwed up in the US. A real shame. Soavi also made a really interesting movie called The Sect, which has one of the best endings to a horror movie ever. And his recent effort, Arrivederci Amore Ciao, about a former left-wing terrorist returning to Italy and trying to become respectable is very good as well.
Yeah, I don't remember Cemetary Man ever making it to theaters. The rental had caught my eye at a grand opening of Blockbuster Video. (the chain that essentially killed the "Mom And Pop" stores, where you could always find me)
Ever heard of Demons?
Yes. It's based on a novel, that has been published in English, but with the title 'The Goodbye Kiss.' Jonathon Demme was a producer, so it might get a US release in some form.
I've heard of, but never seen it. Lamberto Bava is the son of Mario, isn't he?
I remember going to the movies in '86 to see this. I loved it and its not so memorable sequel in '88 which I also paid to see. I think I'll try and find these two...
Classic gorefests, Alex. {[]
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http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809824029/video/4503020
The elevator scene in the original has to be one of the creepiest sequences ever.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
It doesn't look half bad Rogue. But it might be that it's a very good trailer. I had thought Hideo Nakata was going to direct this, but it seems he got punted in favour of a couple of guys I haven't heard of. Perhaps they felt that seeing as it took two guys (Danny and Oxide Pang) to make the original, they better hire two guys to remake it.
The baroque synth score by Claudio Simonetti of Goblin fame adds a profound punch. I need to purchase some of their soundtracks in the future. (they scored Argento classics, such as Profondo Rosso and Suspiria)
BTW, Rogue, both Demons and it's sequel have recently been released in anamorphic widescreen dvds. I have the old letterboxed versions from around 8 years ago. (Will have to upgrade when I win the lottery)
http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s2438bava.html
Back when I went to see this in theatres, I thought it was one of the sickest things I'd ever seen onscreen but now it's pretty much a classic in my eyes.
Why Clive Barker is allowing this to be remade is beyond me. ?:)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I was never much of a Pinhead fan myself; although I continue to be amazed at how such a skinny guy like Doug Bradley can have such a deep voice.
The new 20th Anniversary DVD has a few interesting extra features but I've read that the transfer is only so-so; apparently part of the problem was that the original negatives were never properly cared for.
About the only Hellraiser movie that ever got me to lift an eyebrow was called Generations (I think). That's the one with several short vignettes showing the history of the puzzle box and the family of the man that created it. The final story takes place in outer space, complete with a giant puzzle-box. I'd laugh my head off every time Pinhead would say "TOYMAKER!".
http://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Story-Marcus-Hearn/dp/1845761855/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0011724-7623051?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1193667953&sr=8-1
...and a pic of the cover...
In anticipation of Will Smith's new I Am Legend movie, I also picked up a copy of Richard Matheson's original novel upon which it's based. I've never read this one but it is considered a modern classic of the sci-fi/horror genre so I'll be curious to give it a whirl.