Tag Archives: 60’s

The Brides of Dracula (1960)

When I think of The Brides of Dracula (1960), first I think of the lighting and rich colors of DP Jack Asher. Asher, who had also photographed Hammer’s The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) … Continue reading

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24 Hours of Halloween Horror

It’s a semi-regular tradition on this site to suggest a program of 24 hours of horror for the indefatigable film buff, which might double as recommendations for those who have no intention whatsoever of adhering to such an pitiless marathon. … Continue reading

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The Swimmer (1968)

The Swimmer (1968), based on a short story by John Cheever, is structured on a lean concept. Ned Merrill, indelibly portrayed by Burt Lancaster, observes that there are enough swimming pools in his suburban Connecticut neighborhood that he can swim … Continue reading

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