4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Terence Fisher Edition


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we celebrate the 121st anniversary of the birth of the great British film director, Terence Fisher.  Though Fisher worked in all genres, he is best remembered for the horror films that he directed for Hammer Studios.  Along with proving that there was still an audience for horror, he also helped to make stars out of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.

It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Terence Fisher Films

The Curse of Frankenstein (1957, dir by Terence Fisher, DP: Jack Asher)

The Horror of Dracula (1958, dir by Terence Fisher, DP: Jack Asher)

The Curse of the Werewolf (1961, dir by Terence Fisher, DP: Arthur Grant)

Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell (1973, dir by Terence Fisher, DP: Brian Probyn)

4 Shots From 4 Terence Fisher Films: Brides of Dracula, The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll, The Devil Rides, Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

This October, we’ve been using 4 Shots From 4 Films to pay tribute to some of our favorite horror directors!  Today we recognize the talents of the master of Hammer horror, Terence Fisher!

4 Shots From 4 Films

The Brides of Dracula (1960, dir by Terence Fisher)

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960, dir by Terence Fisher)

The Devil Rides Out (1968, dir by Terence Fisher)

Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell (1973, dir by Terence Fisher)

 

6 Horrific Trailers For A Horror Month


Hi!  Welcome to the first October 2013 edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse and Exploitation Film Trailers.  This month, of course, is horror month and therefore, all of October’s trailers will be taken from the horror genre.

Today’s edition starts with a Mummy, finds some room for Dracula and Karen Black, and ends with Frankenstein.  Enjoy!

1) The Mummy (1959)

2) The Mummy’s Shroud (1968)

3)  The Scars of Dracula (1970)

4) Fangs of the Living Dead (1969)

5) The Pyx (1973)

6) Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell (1974)

What do you think, Trailer Kitty?

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