KING KONG (1933) Poster Art

 

Trailers From Hell - DOCTOR X (1932)

"Michael Curtiz’ perversely entertaining pre-code thriller would have been a perfect fit for Weird Tales Magazine. Lee Tracy plays a pushy reporter tracking down the so-called “Moon Killer”, Fay Wray is the soon-to-be damsel in distress and Lionel Atwill plays her father, the titular Doctor Xavier. The eleventh hour unveiling of the killer, bathed in eerie two-strip Technicolor, is the stuff of nightmares." 

Let inveterate jokester Michael Schlesinger tell you all about it! 

Trailers From Hell - SH! THE OCTOPUS (1937)

In this video Michael Schlesinger reveals the long shadow of a true cinematic classic. Or is he joking? Yeah, he's joking. But the movie is a must see for fans of silly 1930's cult movies that barely make sense. 

Mr. Schlesinger recently passed away and I have been thinking about him lately. I was able to meet him several years ago and took the opportunity to thank him for his efforts in getting a number of beloved B-movies released on DVD and eventually Blu-Ray. He was a champion of a lot of often overlooked films that have had the chance to be seen and reevaluated at least partially because of his work behind the scenes. I have occasionally used his Trailers From Hell appearances to give myself a little of the fun of being in the same room with him. If you never got to meet Michael you missed a funny fellow with a big heart. His love of movies and sense of humor were a glorious combination and I only wish I'd been able to talk him more often. 

MARK OF THE VAMPIRE (1935) Poster Art and Publicity Photos

Rewatched this very entertaining film the other night and was reminded of all its fine elements and why so many are frustrated by it. On my first viewing years ago I was peeved by the ending too but I've come to an appreciation of it that makes it a great addition to my annual October horror film watching.
 

THE RETURN OF CHANDU (1934) Poster Art and Lobby Cards

 

Video - THE RETURN OF CHANDU (1934)

For those keeping up at home, here is the subject of the next episode of The Bloody Pit podcast. Yes, it is a little creaky and the number of characters that seem to have been born to be cult victims are far too numerous but it has Bela Lugosi playing the hero! How often have you seen that? 

Video - THE GHOST GOES WEST (1935)

THE GHOST GOES WEST is a charming British comedy that uses its supernatural story elements in witty ways. I first caught this hidden gem years ago on a late night cable broadcast. The word 'ghost' in the TV Guide listing made me curious enough to tape the film and watch it later. Rarely has a completely unknown film bowled me over so completely! I showed the film to a few friends over the next few months but it has now been a couple of decades since my last viewing. Time to watch it again and I recommend it to all of you too! 

Poster Art and Lobby Cards for THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933)

Tarzan Movie Poster Art - Johnny Weissmuller Edition

I think it is past time for these to be released on Blu-Ray.