Tag Archives: AIP
A Bucket of Blood (1959)
“Life is an obscure hobo bumming a ride on the omnibus of Art,” quoth the Beatnik while the saxophone plays and, incongruously, the title A Bucket of Blood flashes onto the screen. We’re in the hands of Roger Corman, just … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Caligari
Tagged 50's, AIP, Beatnik, Comedy, Dick Miller, horror, Roger Corman, Slasher
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Queen of Blood (1966)
In today’s world of globalization and internet file-sharing, you couldn’t really get away with what American International Pictures was doing in the mid-60’s: cutting up Russian special effects epics, inserting new American footage with different plotlines, and releasing them under … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 60's, AIP, Alien Invasion, Basil Rathbone, Dennis Hopper, horror, John Saxon, Roger Corman, Russian, Science Fiction
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Old Dracula (1974)
There’s a hint of a good idea buried somewhere in Old Dracula, aka Vampira (1974): what if Dracula were still around to enjoy his pop culture success? How would he adapt to international celebrity? The opening scenes hold some promise. … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Nilbog
Tagged 70's, AIP, cheesecake, Comedy, David Niven, Dracula, horror, Linda Hayden, Vampire
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