Frankenstein (1931) Director: James Hale ★★★☆☆ Based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel of the same name (Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus), James Hale's film was one of two classic monster/horror movies made by Carl Laemmle Jr.'s studio, Universal Pictures, in 1931 -and both films saved the studio from near destitution. Frankenstein is a tragic film … Continue reading Frankenstein
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Dracula
Dracula (1931) Director: Tod Browning ★★☆☆☆ Dracula is a classic - Bela Lugosi's performance has forever entered the public consciousness. However, otherwise the film is clunky and awkward at times (the scenes of the storm-wrecked ship were even lifted from another film). The film is also inferior to its memorable predecessor, Nosferatu: A Symphony of … Continue reading Dracula
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
8/13/14 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Director: Robert Wiene ★★★★★ The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is yet another example of the German Expressionist movement pushing the boundaries of cinematic creativity in the early era of silent film. This picture is haunting and enchanting, the set designs are twisted and nightmarish, and the acting is … Continue reading The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
