Author Archives: Jeff Kuykendall
Thirteen Women (1932)
Twelve women – friends who were formerly sorority sisters – write to that great fortune-teller, the Swami Yogadachi (C. Henry Gordon), asking that he read their horoscopes. Each receives a doom-laden response. “It is ordained that someone close to you … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Caligari
Tagged 30's, horror, Myrna Loy, psychic
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Star Wars (1977)
As a child, I slept in Star Wars sheets while wearing Star Wars pajamas. I listened to the storybook record and tapes of the radio adaptation. I collected the trading cards and obsessed over the action figures, setting a personal … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 70's, Alec Guinness, Fantasy, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Peter Cushing, 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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