Tag Archives: Lon Chaney Jr.
Cobra Woman (1943)
During WWII, Spanish born model Maria Montez enjoyed a brief burst of stardom, under contract with Universal and appearing in a string of pulp adventures and thrillers that were sold on her exoticism and sensuality. Following bit parts in films … Continue reading
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Tagged 40's, Action, chimpanzee, cobra, Cult, Fantasy, Jon Hall, Lon Chaney Jr., Maria Montez, Robert Siodmak, Sabu, Volcano
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The Cyclops (1957)
Following the endearing dinosaur planet movie King Dinosaur (1955), in which the titular dinosaur was an overgrown iguana, Wisconsin’s own Bert I. Gordon embarked upon The Cyclops (1957), writing, producing, directing, and contributing special effects. He completed production in 1956 … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, Bert I. Gordon, cyclops, giant animals, Gloria Talbott, horror, James Craig, Lon Chaney Jr., radiation, Science Fiction, Tom Drake
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Spider Baby (1964)
Jack Hill’s infamous Spider Baby (1964) opens with one of the great whiplash moments in horror cinema. The opening titles feature smiling cartoon faces who look like they’re about to invite you out to the lobby to buy a soda and … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, Cannibals, horror, Incest, Jack Hill, Lon Chaney Jr., Madness, Sid Haig, Slasher
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