Tag Archives: Boris Karloff
The Sorcerers (1967)
Swinging London takes center stage in The Sorcerers (1967), an unusual horror film with science fiction elements featuring a late career performance from Boris Karloff and directed by cult icon Michael Reeves. Reeves made his reputation on the strengths of … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, Boris Karloff, Catherine Lacey, horror, hypnotism, Ian Ogilvy, Michael Reeves, Mind Control, Psychedelic, Science Fiction, Susan George, Swinging London, Tigon, Tony Tenser
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Isle of the Dead (1945)
An often overlooked entry in the renowned Val Lewton cycle of atmospheric chillers for RKO, Isle of the Dead (1945) is one of three films Lewton made with Boris Karloff, who, typecast despite his diverse acting talents, was a fugitive from … Continue reading
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Tagged 40's, Boris Karloff, buried alive, Greek Mythology, horror, Mark Robson, plague, Val Lewton
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Die, Monster, Die! (1965)
In the evening I asked old people in Arkham about the blasted heath, and what was meant by that phrase “strange days” which so many evasively muttered. I could not, however, get any good answers, except that all the mystery … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, AIP, Boris Karloff, Daniel Haller, H.P. Lovecraft, horror, Killer Plant, Nick Adams, Psychedelic, Science Fiction, Suzan Farmer
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