Showing posts with label 1950s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1950s. Show all posts

Monday, September 27, 2010

Horror of Dracula

Horror of Dracula is Christopher Lee's first appearance as Dracula. He's probably the second most famous actor to play the role. The first being Legosi. At 6'5, Lee is an intimidating figure, and his blood red eyes complete his intimidating appearance.

Enjoy Christopher Lee play his legendary role in Horror of Dracula.

Director: 
Terence Fisher

Writer:
Jimmy Sangster
Bram Stoker

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee........Count Dracula
Peter Cushing...........Doctor Van Helsing
Michael Gough..........Arthur
Melissa Stribling..Mina
Carol Marsh.........Lucy




Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Curse of Frankenstein

In the 1950s a Brittish film company decided to remake many of the famous monsters from the classic Universal era. What we got was an updated, and often times more shocking version of the creatures.

The Curse of Frankenstein was the first film that Hammer put out about Victor Frankenstein and his exploits. The Hammer films are classics, and if you enjoy monster flicks, then these are must sees.

Peter Cushing stars as Frankenstein, and he would later go on to play Dr. Helsing.

Director: 
Terence Fisher

Writer:
Jimmy Sangster
Mary Shelley

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee........The Monster
Peter Cushing...........Victor Frankenstein
Hazel Court..............Elizabeth
Valeri Gaunt.......Justine
Robert Urquhart..Paul Krempe