Tag: horror
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Frankenstein (1931) Review
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 […]
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Dracula (1931) Review
Dracula (1931) Director: Tod Browning ★★☆☆☆ Dracula is a classic – Bela Lugosi’s performance has forever entered the public consciousness as the legendary bloodthirsty vampire Dracula. However, otherwise this film is clunky and awkward at times (the scenes of the storm-wrecked ship were even lifted from another film). With cheap, cost-cutting measures this film is […]
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Review
8/13/14 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Director: Robert Wiene ★★★★★ The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a quintessential example of German Expressionist movie-making. It features a complex, non-linear narrative pushing the boundaries of early cinema with twisted, oblong sets and long, oddly shaped shadows creating a fractured dreamworld of horrifying delights. The Cabinet of […]
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