THE MUMMY . . . HAS VERTIGO??

In SILVER SCREEN CLASSICS’ blogathon, participants are asked:

“In 150 – 200 words, what was the first classic horror film that you can remember seeing?”

“It could be that first horror film that left a lasting impression, rather than the very first one you remember seeing. The good news is that there are no limitations to write about as there are so many to choose from. Keeping a short word limit should hopefully make it an easier task as well.”

~  ( Click the above poster for a directory of participants ) ~

With MY journey in classic films starting 60 years ago, I can barely remember my first time for ANYthing. What I can say is that in my recent sojourns with horror movies, my sympathy has come to lie with ‘The Monster.’ Lord knows in these troubling times, I wouldn’t give a hill of beans or a plug nickel for human beings.

THE DEVIL COMMANDS ( 1941 )

It’s so hard for me sometimes to explain exactly why I love these ‘old’ movies as I do. I have such a visceral and emotional response to these shimmering ( or murky ) B&W films whether they be “A” pictures or “B” that it’s hard to explain intellectually. Maybe words aren’t needed among us.

BLOOD OF DRACULA ( 1957 ) ~ She Blinded ME with Science

Girls never get a break.

“I can release a destructive power in a human being that would make the split atom seem like a blessing.”

DUANE JONES: JUST A MAN

BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES…BLACK MAN IN CHARGE!

Why did director George A. Romero do this. Was it some type of allegorical political statement? Was it something more akin to, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. I’ll have to do more research on that score. All I know for now, for this piece is, Romero picked the best actor for the role of hero in “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.”

CULT OF THE COBRA ( 1955 )

“The Cobra Goddess will avenge herself. One by one you will die!!”

No no, she’s not talking about you guys.  You, please, keep reading…

FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN ( 1943 )

I believe in monsters. Don’t you?

CAT PEOPLE ( 1942 & 1982 )

I went to NYC’s Museum of Modern Art ( MoMA ) to wait for the day’s movie, when I saw the giant poster of the subject of my blog today. I asked the kind Security Guard lady to do me a favor and take my picture. I’m being Lewton’d here with posters from Martin Scorsese’s collection. And all for a good cause: a blogathon.