Author Archives: Jeff Kuykendall
Gwendoline (1984)
When The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak – in its native France known as Gwendoline (1984) – opened in the U.S. in January 1985, it received a healthy ad campaign and a wide release. I … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Psychotronic
Tagged 80's, Adventure, Brent Huff, Fantasy, Just Jaeckin, sexploitation, Tawny Kitaen, Zabou
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The Last of Sheila (1973)
One of the fascinating traits of the murder mystery is that a story can get away with complete misanthropy without leaving a bad taste. All the characters can be bastards, though usually the detective is given a reprieve. The analysis … Continue reading
The Cyclops (1957)
Following the endearing dinosaur planet movie King Dinosaur (1955), in which the titular dinosaur was an overgrown iguana, Wisconsin’s own Bert I. Gordon embarked upon The Cyclops (1957), writing, producing, directing, and contributing special effects. He completed production in 1956 … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 50's, Bert I. Gordon, cyclops, giant animals, Gloria Talbott, horror, James Craig, Lon Chaney Jr., radiation, Science Fiction, Tom Drake
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