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All-Time Favorite Films....April 2009 Version
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Island of Terror [VHS]Island of Terror [VHS]
Buy used from: $16.98
A film that is simply fun to watch. Did Peter Cushing ever give a poor performance? Great supporting cast and some truly gruesome audio effects.
The Terrornauts [VHS]The Terrornauts [VHS]
Buy used from: $15.75
Wow. That's almost all you can say about this little gem from Amicus! I think this film had every intention to be a serious sci-fi effort, but it wasn't long before it fell into something far less serious, but just as fun. The characters of Mrs Jones and Mr Yellowlees are brilliant fun!
Tales From the Crypt / Vault of Horror (Double Feature)Tales From the Crypt / Vault of Horror (Double Feature)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $3.69
Tales From the Crypt is an excellent film with all the stories being quite strong and an excellent cast, to boot. While Vault of Horror isn't as strong a film, it still has some enjoyable moments. Sadly, this DVD offers the edited version of, Vault of Horror.
White ChristmasWhite Christmas
I know, I know, most people seem to prefer, Holiday Inn, but of the two, this is still my favorite. The cast is absolutely perfect and the music is great. I love the colors in the finale, as well.
Miracle on 34th Street (Special Edition)Miracle on 34th Street (Special Edition)
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $5.25
Easily one of my all-time favorite films, period. If this film doesn't make you believe in Kris Kringle/Santa, you have no faith. The cast is absolutely outstanding and I just the look and warm feelings from this film. Perfect.
Where Eagles Dare (Clint Eastwood Collection)Where Eagles Dare (Clint Eastwood Collection)
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $7.42
Action, adventure, great story...this film has it all. I love the cast, too.
The MummyThe Mummy
Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $3.02
Another great pairing of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. I think this is the best Mummy film out there, but I am probably slightly prejudiced, being a big Hammer fan. Christopher Lee gives the Mummy such emotion, with just his eyes.....Peter Cushing is wonderful as always and the supporting cast makes this one a 'must-see'.
The Lost ContinentThe Lost Continent
Buy new: $19.97
The first Hammer film I ever saw and while maligned by most fans of Hammer as well as sci-fi/fantasy, this remains one of my favorites and I offer no apologies for it. When you're sitting in front of a TV, late at night and bout 6 years old, this is pretty wild!
Rear Window (Universal Legacy Series)Rear Window (Universal Legacy Series)
Buy new: $21.49 / Used from: $15.99
One of those films that I can sit and watch and if I pop the DVD out and find it playing on TV, ten minutes later, I'd still sit and watch it, again.
Thunderbirds Are Go (International Rescue Edition)Thunderbirds Are Go (International Rescue Edition)
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $0.25
I admit it, I adore 'Supermarionation'. Thunderbirds Are Go is a wonderful film for young and old alike. Has a little something for everyone and it never gets old......at least not for me.
Thunderbird 6 (International Rescue Edition)Thunderbird 6 (International Rescue Edition)
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $0.14
I think this second Thunderbirds film is as fun as the first! I won't even watch the live-action version, if it isn't 'Supermarionation', I want no part of it!
Santa and the Three BearsSanta and the Three Bears
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $10.50
This is a wonderful little Christmas classic and looks like Hanna-Barbera might have had a hand in making this. Regardless, it's certainly easy to watch!
Witness For the ProsecutionWitness For the Prosecution
Buy used from: $16.74
I love Charles Laughton, but this is one of my favorite roles of his. Elsa Lanchester is wonderful as well and together, Laughton and Lanchester carry this film.
The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $3.43
On of the best Shaw Brothers films.....period!
Planet Terror (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray]Planet Terror (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $13.39
I loved the Grindhouse double feature, but thought this was the better of the two films!
Fantastic Voyage (Special Edition)Fantastic Voyage (Special Edition)
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $14.05
Love this film, saw it on TV when I was about 11 and fell in love with it that day.
James Bond Ultimate Edition - Vol. 1 (The Man with the Golden Gun / Goldfinger / The World Is Not Enough / Diamonds Are Forever / The Living Daylights)James Bond Ultimate Edition - Vol. 1 (The Man with the Golden Gun / Goldfinger / The World Is Not Enough / Diamonds Are Forever / The Living Daylights)
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $20.75
My name is Pussy Galore.
Frontier(s)Frontier(s)
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.34
Not a huge fan of many modern horror films, but I really liked this one.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning - Unrated (New Line Platinum Series)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning - Unrated (New Line Platinum Series)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $1.24
Again, not a fan of remakes or prequels, but I LOVED this film.
The Agatha Christie Miss Marple Movie Collection (Murder at the Gallop / Murder Ahoy / Murder Most Foul / Murder She Said)The Agatha Christie Miss Marple Movie Collection (Murder at the Gallop / Murder Ahoy / Murder Most Foul / Murder She Said)
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $32.94
This is an absolutely outstanding set of films. Margaret Rutherford is my absolute favorite Miss Marple. I can't say enough good things about her or these films. Highly Recommended!
Brainiac (El Barón del Terror)Brainiac (El Barón del Terror)
Buy used from: $10.25
Oh, you HAVE to see this beastie!
King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong vs. Godzilla
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $18.63
I love this film....it's not a great film, but it's one of those nice, 'comfort' films.
The Poseidon Adventure (Special Edition)The Poseidon Adventure (Special Edition)
Buy used from: $5.90
I saw this film at a Drive-In when I was about 7, remember laying in the back seat and quietly crying when Mrs Rosen died.
A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $9.96
The 1951 version was always my favorite, but over the years, the 1938 version has become my personal favorite. Perhaps Scrooge is turned too quickly in this film, but I love it.
Night of the LepusNight of the Lepus
Buy used from: $98.99
Big bunnies can be freaky! This used to be a late-night staple on TV, when I was a kid. I still love it.
Planet of the Apes - The Legacy Collection (Planet of the Apes [1968] / Beneath the / Escape from the / Conquest of the / Battle for the)Planet of the Apes - The Legacy Collection (Planet of the Apes [1968] / Beneath the / Escape from the / Conquest of the / Battle for the)
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $19.97
The first three films of the series are my favorites, but I can sit and watch each film without a problem.
One Million Years B.C. [Region 2]One Million Years B.C. [Region 2]
Buy used from: $9.49
Hammer, Harryhausen AND dinos, enough said! Avoid the R1 disc, as it's edited!
Danger: DiabolikDanger: Diabolik
Buy used from: $21.99
Great little film....love Diabolik's raised brow and laugh.
Night Of The Big Heat ( Island of the Burning Damned ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]Night Of The Big Heat ( Island of the Burning Damned ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]
Buy used from: $29.99
Sure, the beasties may be laughable, but you don't see them till the end and you can't hate a film as good as this for what many consider poor effects. I seem to have a thing for films taking place in confined spaces or on islands!
Berserk ( Berserk! ) ( Circus of Terror ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]Berserk ( Berserk! ) ( Circus of Terror ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]
Buy used from: $27.99
Joan Crawford the owner of a circus with murder the main attraction under the big tent!
Frankenstein Must Be DestroyedFrankenstein Must Be Destroyed
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.99
An excellent effort from Hammer Studios. Peter Cushing is wonderful as always and the story is quite good....shows the Baron at his most brutal.
The Curse of FrankensteinThe Curse of Frankenstein
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $3.63
I LOVE the make-up for the 'Creature' in this film. Can never beat a Cushing/Lee film, either!
Horror of DraculaHorror of Dracula
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $2.81
My favorite version of the Dracula story. Lee is very sexy in this film and I like the 'neatness' of his castle!
The Thing - Collector's EditionThe Thing - Collector's Edition
Buy used from: $3.74
What a wonderful film....creepy as heck and the bonus features are as good as the film, itself!
The Thing from Another WorldThe Thing from Another World
Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $5.74
It may not follow the short story all that close, but it's still a classic and one to be seen!
Them! (Snap Case)Them! (Snap Case)
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $10.05
Edmund Gwenn's speech in the desert gives me chills.....every time!
HellfightersHellfighters
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $7.87
I know, everything points to this being a John Wayne film most fans should hate, but again, I am the exception to most rules.....I love it.
Abbott & Costello Meet FrankensteinAbbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $9.88
Classic. Fun.
Mad Monster PartyMad Monster Party
Buy used from: $7.00
Rankin & Bass take on the monsters!
Old Yeller (Vault Disney Collection)Old Yeller (Vault Disney Collection)
Buy used from: $22.24
Oh yeah, I blubber!