Some of these have been reviewed in Chris Lee's and Boris Karloff's pages....but they're here again just to make life easier.
DRACULA A.D. 1972
Not a bad flick. Actually, it was better than I expected. This is basically Dracula put in modern times. It has its moments, however the idea was D.O.A. before the film even began. It is never wise to take a dated character, such as Dracula, and stick him in a different period. It often looks contrived. And this one suffered for that reason.
HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
I can't say enough good stuff about this movie. Even though this is a Sherlock Holmes movie, it somehow has an appropriate place on this site. Peter Cushing is absolutely dazling as Holmeswith Andre Morell playing Watson. Christopher Lee plays Sir Henry. This movie was a flop at the box office because it was advertised as a horror movie. In reality, there is indeed very little horror to it. It is an above average mystery (with shovels-full of maddness).
HORROR OF DRACULA
This is my favorite Christopher Lee Dracula Movie. This was Lee's first role as Dracula and he is simply and completely diabolic. I appreciate because Christopher Lee birngs a sexual prowess to Dracula, something that Bela never accomplished. His acting ability is spellbinding from when he first hears the call of the vampire woman, til when the Van Helsing traps him with a cross. The pure horror on his face when he realizes his death is near is absolutely priceless and makes fr a sensational film.
RITES OF DRACULA
An espionage ring is suspected, and the government asks an agent to photograph the ring leaers. The five photos are received by the goverment. The first four are very influential people in the country. But the last is indeed the most sinister man ever to pose a threat to humans. This story moved along very nicely and Christopher Lee is diabolic in this movie. It seemed a little short to me (Running time is 87 minutes) and I would have liked to seen he story developed a little more. But all in all, it was indeed spectacular and is indeed a must see for any Dracula fan.
THE MUMMY
My love for this movie just confirms my hate for the remake. Chripher Lee plays The High Priest Kharis whofalls in love ith the Pharoah's wife. When this is found out, Christopher Lee is sentenced to be mummified alive for blaspamy, the worst sentence ever to be committed. Later a diging cew accidentally releases him and chaos erupts. Christopher Lee is dashing as the role of the High Priest and truly makes this movie. I have always loved the high sense of supernatural evil that this movie emits. If there was ever a Christopher Lee Movie to see, this would be it.
CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
A beter than average remake. The movie is derived from Mary Shelley's novel. Peter Cushing plays Baron von Frankenstein. I thought he was very convincing with his obsession to create a new lifeform. Worth a checkout.
THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN
This movie gets two skulls just for the hysterical title! It is the sequel to Revenge of Frankenstein. Actually, I found the movie way too predictable. Basically, the monster gets loose and bedlam ensues. Its still thoroughly enjoyable, but not tops on my list. Peter Cushing returns, and he's in prime form.
FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED!
Who came up with these hysterical titles, damnit! This mocie is indeed good. Peter Cushing stars as the mad doctor who convinces a young couple to participate in a brain transplant experiment. The results are hysterical.
