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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
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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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X the Unknown (1956)
When Hammer released 1955’s The Quatermass Xperiment, the emphasized X of the title served to proudly display the X certificate it received from the British Board of Film Censors. Limiting the audience to those over 16 would not be an … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Anthony Newley, Dean Jagger, Hammer, horror, Leo McKern, radiation, Science Fiction
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The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
It’s possible that The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) is Hammer’s best Frankenstein movie. This is a high bar to clear – from 1957 through 1974, the Peter Cushing-led series is for the most part more interesting and intelligent than the … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Eunice Gayson, Francis Matthews, Frankenstein, Hammer, horror, Michael Gwynn, Peter Cushing, Terence Fisher
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