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- CreatorLeslie StevensStarsBob JohnsonBen WrightWilliam Douglas"The Outer Limits" was an anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.It all started with The Twilight Zone and was still awesome.
- DirectorEdward F. ClineBuster KeatonStarsBuster KeatonVirginia FoxJoe RobertsA bank clerk ends up in a seemingly haunted house that is actually a thieves' hideout.Fantastic short all round. The money and glue, ascent, descent to real life, the haunted house itself, I actually laughed more watching this than any modern comedy. They should re-release these kinda films for the younger generation to appreciate or a reminder for the older. This is a timeless piece that will be mouth marketed by me.
- DirectorDavid LeanStarsRex HarrisonConstance CummingsKay HammondA man and his second wife are haunted by the ghost of his first wife.What a fun, old movie to watch. Funny, quirky and a script to match. This is one I'd watch again.
- DirectorIrving RapperStarsBette DavisPaul HenreidClaude RainsA frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman.Fantastic performance as you would expect. It was different for the doctor to be on the younger side in those days. Great transformation of Davis' character only to realise it's on the surface.
- DirectorWilliam CastleStarsGlenn CorbettPatricia BreslinEugenie LeontovichThe brutal stabbing murder of a justice-of-the-peace sparks an investigation of dark family secrets in a sleepy small town in Southern California.Normal B&W thriller with a psycho feel to it. Performances and story great but it's to be expected with a William Castle film. What an ending though, that was strong. Looking forward to watching it again.
- DirectorDavid ButlerStarsKay KyserPeter LorreBoris KarloffThe manager of Kay Kyser's band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.I watched this film as a kid and so enjoyed it so watched it again as an adult. Of course it didn't charm me in the same way but it was enjoyable to watch Karloff, Lugosi and the fantastic Lorre in action together. Excellent band especially the introduction of the sonograph which Kanye West killed and the electrocution stands were quite scary. Lots to see in this film I guess.
- DirectorPhil RosenStarsBela LugosiLeo GorceyBobby JordanThe boys are stranded in a small rural town, they hear about a "monster killer" roaming the countryside. At night, they sneak out. Peewee is shot by a grave-digger, and they are forced to seek aid at an old mansion.It was okay. Just nice to watch a non violent movie for a change with spooks running about. Also liked the fact that it was all for entertainment purposes opposed to killings!
- DirectorWilliam BeaudineStarsLeo GorceyHuntz HallBobby JordanThe East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.The East Side Kids at their best. Just fun watching them run around being crazy and such a fun, meaningful, different ending.
- DirectorArthur LubinStarsBud AbbottLou CostelloRichard CarlsonAfter inheriting a fortune from a gangster, two dim-witted service station attendants find themselves stranded in a haunted house.I like that there was a girl just as ditzy and awkward comedy-wise, especially dancing with the bucket. Good all round, obligatory house with secret panels that no one else but 1 can see and so well acted out as per.
- DirectorGeorge MarshallStarsBob HopePaulette GoddardRichard CarlsonA radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.With the obligatory black guy who is always scared and drunk guy getting it all wrong. It started off as a romantic comedy and didn't get to the ghost breaking bit until after over half the film had run. All in all it was a great watch with misdirection, laughs, scares and zombies included.
- DirectorJames WhaleStarsBoris KarloffMelvyn DouglasCharles LaughtonSeeking shelter from a storm, five travelers are in for a bizarre and terrifying night when they stumble upon the Femm family estate.It's amazing how I look forward to watching an old B&W film only to realise within 10 mins that I've seen it. I'm so eclectic! As a horror film it was great, but I especially wanted to watch a comedy type horror of that genre and it didn't have that aspect so obviously I was a little annoyed. Great stunts for that time and OTT acting.
- DirectorJack SherStarsKerwin MathewsJo MorrowJune ThorburnAfter being shipwrecked, a man finds himself on an island inhabited by tiny people, who soon make plans for him.IMDb has this as an animation, it isn't!
Didn't like the book there was just too much descriptions and the film from 2010 was rubbish. This was okay but not enough to keep me interested. The special effects were awesome though. - DirectorAllan DwanStarsThe Ritz BrothersJimmy RitzHarry RitzWhen a wealthy man is threatened by a killer known as The Gorilla, he hires the Ritz Brothers to investigate. A real escaped gorilla shows up at the mansion just as the investigators arrive.Fantastic start with the animated scared woman. After that it was okay but nothing really exciting.
- DirectorJean YarbroughStarsDick PurcellJoan WoodburyMantan MorelandOn a spooky island, three stranded travelers find an evil doctor working with foreign spies and in control of zombies.Run of the mill yarn, only the obligatory black guy gave it jokes.
- DirectorNicholas RayStarsJames DeanNatalie WoodSal MineoA rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
- DirectorRoman PolanskiStarsJack MacGowranRoman PolanskiAlfie BassA noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.
- DirectorF.W. MurnauStarsMax SchreckAlexander GranachGustav von WangenheimVampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
- DirectorF.W. MurnauStarsMax SchreckAlexander GranachGustav von WangenheimVampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
- DirectorRoger CormanStarsVincent PricePeter LorreBoris KarloffA magician, who has been turned into a raven, turns to a former sorcerer for help.
- DirectorGeorge CukorStarsCary GrantKatharine HepburnJames StewartWhen a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
- DirectorBlake EdwardsStarsAudrey HepburnGeorge PeppardPatricia NealA young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way.
- DirectorIrvin S. Yeaworth Jr.Russell S. Doughten Jr.StarsSteve McQueenAneta CorsautEarl RoweAn alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.
- DirectorKurt NeumannStarsDavid HedisonPatricia OwensVincent PriceA scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device.
- DirectorEdward BerndsStarsVincent PriceBrett HalseyDavid FrankhamPhilippe Delambre, the now-adult son of "The Fly", does some transportation experimentation of his own.
- DirectorAlbert LewinStarsGeorge SandersHurd HatfieldDonna ReedA corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.