I saw THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN in its original 1957 U.S. release, along with X THE UNKOWN. The tag line on the U.S. posters & ads was, "The Curse of Frankenstein will haunt you forever!" In my case, it has proved to be literally true. Yes, it was strong stuff in 1957! Yet, I count myself fortunate that I saw so many of the early Hammer Films in their original theatrical release. Since I saw CURSE at such an impressionable age, CoF and Hammer became an indelible part of me. Looking at this page, I'm led to believe that I am not alone. Like most of us, I hope that the new Hammer organization will build on the success of THE WOMAN IN BLACK. It looks as if they will respect the past, while the create something new, reinventing Hammer Films for a new century.
That UK release date does not appear to be correct. As I understand it, REVENGE was filmed at the Bray Studios in early 1958, directly after DRACULA was completed. It was not released in the U.S. until 1958. At any rate, REVENGE is the product of Hammer's golden age and it is one of their very best films. If only Hammer had made a direct sequel to it!
This was the Dracula film that captured my young imagination when I first saw it as a young boy of 8. I was frightened to my core & excited all at the same time, as I watched in awe, at Sir Christopher Lee's Stunning! Performance and the equally outstanding performance of Sir Peter Cushing as the brave heroic fearless, Dr Van Helsing. I have the dvd of this Masterpiece of Gothic horror cinema and I love being brought down memory lane to happy childhood days of watching it, with my beloved late Uncle Richard and Parents. For me this is the greatest Dracula fiolm ever made.
It's a very enjoyable Hammer film, with excellent performances from the main characters. However, Christoper Lee does come into it a bit too late; the creature doesn't appear that much in the movie either, but a decent ending to the picture, though.
Victor
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03 Jul 2012, 10:26pm
I saw THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN in its original 1957 U.S. release, along with X THE UNKOWN. The tag line on the U.S. posters & ads was, "The Curse of Frankenstein will haunt you forever!" In my case, it has proved to be literally true. Yes, it was strong stuff in 1957! Yet, I count myself fortunate that I saw so many of the early Hammer Films in their original theatrical release. Since I saw CURSE at such an impressionable age, CoF and Hammer became an indelible part of me. Looking at this page, I'm led to believe that I am not alone. Like most of us, I hope that the new Hammer organization will build on the success of THE WOMAN IN BLACK. It looks as if they will respect the past, while the create something new, reinventing Hammer Films for a new century.
Related to: The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957)
Victor
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03 Jul 2012, 10:12pm
That UK release date does not appear to be correct. As I understand it, REVENGE was filmed at the Bray Studios in early 1958, directly after DRACULA was completed. It was not released in the U.S. until 1958. At any rate, REVENGE is the product of Hammer's golden age and it is one of their very best films. If only Hammer had made a direct sequel to it!
Related to: The Revenge Of Frankenstein (1958)
Sean De Lyon
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03 Jul 2012, 8:14pm
This was the Dracula film that captured my young imagination when I first saw it as a young boy of 8. I was frightened to my core & excited all at the same time, as I watched in awe, at Sir Christopher Lee's Stunning! Performance and the equally outstanding performance of Sir Peter Cushing as the brave heroic fearless, Dr Van Helsing. I have the dvd of this Masterpiece of Gothic horror cinema and I love being brought down memory lane to happy childhood days of watching it, with my beloved late Uncle Richard and Parents. For me this is the greatest Dracula fiolm ever made.
Related to: Dracula (1958)
ShropshireLad69
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01 Jul 2012, 8:08pm
It's a very enjoyable Hammer film, with excellent performances from the main characters. However, Christoper Lee does come into it a bit too late; the creature doesn't appear that much in the movie either, but a decent ending to the picture, though.
Related to: The Gorgon (1964)
Lillith
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30 Jun 2012, 7:27pm
Thank God for Hammer! Even just reading the plot synopsis was a lot more fulfilling than watching the majority of films produced by Jollywood ;D
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Inkster
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28 Jun 2012, 11:41pm
Now this sounds really good, I can't wait
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Shadowhound
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27 Jun 2012, 8:47pm
I can't wait to see this!! Let's hope it's as good as it sounds!!
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kingstephen37
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14 Jun 2012, 10:15am
For me not just the best Dracula film but also the best film Hammer ever made.A true and complete masterpiece.
Related to: Dracula (1958)
kingstephen37
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14 Jun 2012, 10:13am
One of the best british horror films ever made.
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Biggfeet
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12 Jun 2012, 9:00pm
I recently bought this and wonder if any of Peter Cushings scenes exist.
Related to: Blood From The Mummy's Tomb (1971)