The Curse of Frankenstein

[Juan Aneiros]

A new films entry has been added:

The Curse of Frankenstein

[Helen Dyer]

One of these days I need to obtain this film and watch it.....



Cheers,
Helen

[Kaitlin Wright]

I have seen it several times they run it on one of the cable channels here almost weekly, It is a good adaptation of the story, closer to the 1931 than to the book, Mr Lee is wonderful, very poinant at times as the creature, and Mr Cushing is his usual incredible self. great supporting cast as well. Kaitlin

[Isabel Alves]

I have this film among my favorite ones. My DVD has this same layer. I see great interpretations, so much of Mr. Lee and of Mr. Cushing. Wonderful !

(my daughter Valéria after an accident of motorcycle, she walked similar to the creature... as the accident didn't bring bad consequences, today I can say " this was graced ".

[Helen Dyer]

Well I just bought this film (along with the theatrical/directors cut film The WickerMan)....

I am looking forward to viewing 'Curse of Frankenstein'; as I really enjoy 'The Mummy'.....

Cheers,
Helen

P.S. For any of you interested in expanding your collection of 'Christopher Lee films'; I have noticed lately that Amazon (most of them worldwide) has recently started carrying a lot of Mr. Lee's earlier films......

[Matt Gemmell]

This is in my top ten movies list. It not only introduced the world to Christopher Lee but it changed the face of horror movies forever.
The addition of colour,sex and that now famous Kensington gore paved the way for a whole generation of filmakers.
Christopher Lees interpretation of the creature is second only to the great Boris Karloffs.
The film just celebrated its 50th anniversary and I was lucky enough to be at Bray studios on the day.
The films writer ( Jimmy Sangster ) was there and even he was surprised at how good it has held up.
One of the very best British horror films.

[Helen Dyer]

Originally Posted by Matt Gemmell.

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The addition of colour,sex and that now famous Kensington gore paved the way for a whole generation of filmakers.

Matt, Please excuse my naiveness; but what is this 'famous Kensington gore'?


Cheers,
Helen

[Andrés Verdú]

Originally Posted by Helen Dyer

Matt, Please excuse my naiveness; but what is this 'famous Kensington gore'?


Cheers,
Helen

Hello everyone,

Well, Helen, much as I am tempted to jump in here, I shall leave Matt to explain about the "Kensington gore". I just wanted to say that I was really surprised that you haven't seen The Curse of Frankenstein yet. Perhaps the film has not be shown on US television very often, but over here in the UK it has been shown many times in the past, although not so much nowadays. Well, all I can say is that you're in for a real treat, Helen! This is one of my favourite films with Mr Lee and Peter Cushing together, and, as Kaitlin said, a great supporting cast too. Moreover, it benefits enormously from having a coherent and well-developed storyline, something that was sadly lacking from many of the later Hammer film efforts. Although the "star" of the film is Peter Cushing, for obvious reasons, nonetheless Mr Lee gives a very poignant performance as the creature, and manages to imbue the character with a great deal of pathos, not an easy task given that he has no dialogue in the film. In fact, Mr Lee, referring to this film, recalls that he burst into Peter Cushing's dressing room - in full costume - brandishing a copy of the script and waving it around like a madman saying (I'm paraphrasing here) "Do you realise I haven't got any lines!" To which Peter Cushing replied "You're lucky, dear fellow! I've read the script." Anyway, I am sure you will enjoy this film Helen. Take care and God bless:

Warmest regards,

Andrés

[Helen Dyer]

Andres, You are surprised that I haven't seen The Curse of Frankenstein?!

Since I spend what free time I have trying to find (Sometimes with the help of my dear friends), obtain and then watching the earliest of Mr. Lee's films; and that I rarely if ever watch Television (and then mostly BBC America!) it really isn't a surprise....I would love it if some station here in the USA would run a 'Christopher Lee Film Fest'!!!!! (THink how many hours of film watching that would be!)........

Anyway this will be remedied (hopefully) within a week, as soon as the film arrives!


Cheers,;)
Helen

[Matt Gemmell]

Kensington Gore was the nickname given to the fake blood used in most Hammer Horror fims. Kensington being the area of London where most of the ingredients were purchased.

[Helen Dyer]

Matt, Thank You! New piece of trivia! Interesting bit of information....

Cheers,
Helen

[Kaitlin Wright]

Turner Classic Movies did run a Christopher Lee fest of sorts they ran several of his films in one day, and had a very interesting interview with him Kaitlin

[Isabel Alves]

Helen , you will see that it will be worthwhile to see the film. It is great!
I would be very satisfied if in my country there was a station to pass films of Mr. Lee. When I was child there was a session of the dawn where some films were exhibited with Mr. Lee, Mr. Cushing, Mr. Price, Mr. Carradine and other... But there was a rota of more or less 20 films that repeated, it repeated... and I attended, I attended and it never I tired.
I still seek for the film ( The Poor Devil) this was entertaining.

[Helen Dyer]

I just finished watching 'Curse of Frankenstein'...Excellent film! Although Mr. Lee's screen time was somewhat limited, I enjoyed his portrayal of the 'Monster'....There seemed to be a touching 'sadness' to the creature.....Mr. Cushing was wonderful as Victor Frankenstein, and the supporting cast definitely added a great element to the story.....I am very glad I obtained this film for my collection!

Thank You for all your comments!

Cheers,;)
Helen

[Joakim Lundberg]

Pas the marmelade will you Helen?. This is the best film in my opinion on the Frankenstein theme.