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The Abominable Snowman   1957     2 and a half stars    N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas

Director: Val Guest  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Forrest Tucker, Maureen Connell, Arnold Marle, Richard Wattis, Robert Brown, Michael Brill, Wolf Morris, Anthony Chinn

  A search for the elusive Yeti is the focus of this storyline as four men head out on an expedition to the Himalayas–and get much more than they bargained for!


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Alexander the Great   1956     2 and a half stars    N/R, 143 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Rossen  
Cast: Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux, Barry Jones, Harry Andrews, Stanley Baker, Niall MacGinnis, Peter Cushing, Michael Hordern

  Alexander (Richard Burton) ascends to the throne of Macedonia after his mother (Danielle Darrieux) has the king assassinated. Thus begins the wars that put Alexander at the head of most of the known world and ends with his death in 323 BC at the age of 32. The film concentrates on his battles, and CinemaScope photography aids in the realism. Good cast with so-so results.


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Poster Art From art.comAnd Now the Screaming Starts!   1973     2 stars    R, 90 min.
Genre: Horror
Director: Roy Ward Baker  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Herbert Lom, Patrick Magee, Stephanie Beacham, Ian Ogilvy, Guy Rolfe, Geoffrey Whitehead, Rosalie Crutchley, Janet Key, Gillian Lind, John Sharp, Norman Mitchell

  Catherine (Stephanie Beacham) marries Charles Fengriffen (Ian Ogilvy) and becomes the haunting victim of an old curse put on the Fengriffen family by a servant whose ghost roams around the estate. Catherine gets her first glimmer of what lies ahead on her wedding night when she is raped by the ghost and ends up pregnant. Now, Catherine sets out to uncover secrets of the past.

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Arabian Adventure   1979     2 and a half stars    G, 98 min.
Genre: Family / Fantasy
Director: Kevin Connor  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Milo O'Shea, Oliver Tobias, Emma Samms, John Wyman, John Ratzenberger, Peter Cushing, Capucine, Mickey Rooney, Art Malik

  Heroic Prince Hasar (Oliver Tobias) is sent by the evil Caliph Alquazar (Christopher Lee) to obtain the magical Rose of Elil that is the only thing that has enough power to destroy the Caliph. Prince Hasar is joined by young Majeed (Milo O'Shea) and his pet monkey on a perilous journey, but what will Prince Hasar do with that Rose of Elil if, and when, he finds it? Special effects are impressive in this made-for-kids adventure film about genies and flying carpets.

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Asylum   1972     2 and a half stars    PG, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Sci-Fi
aka: House of Crazies

Director: Roy Ward Baker  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Britt Ekland, Herbert Lom, Patrick Magee, Barry Morse, Barbara Parkins, Robert Powell, Charlotte Rampling, Sylvia Syms, Richard Todd, Megs Jenkins, James Villiers, Geoffrey Bayldon, Ann Firbank, John Franklyn-Robbins

  An anthology of four horror tales told by mental patients fill this film with suspense as young psychiatrist Dr. Martin (Robert Powell), who has applied for the job as head of the asylum, is given the assignment of finding out which one of the patients had been in charge of the asylum. In one story, Walter (Richard Todd) murders his wife, and she seeks revenge. Another story involves tailor Bruno (Barry Morse) weaving a coat to bring back his son from the dead. The third story is about schizophrenic Barbara (Charlotte Rampling) inserting her "doppelganger" into Lucy (Britt Ekland). The final story involves toymaker Bryon (Herbert Lom) and his killer robots. A good film for horror buffs.



Cast
Peter Cushing Smith
Britt Ekland Lucy
Herbert Lom Bryon
Patrick Magee Dr. Rutherford
Barry Morse Bruno
Barbara Parkins Bonnie
Robert Powell Dr. Martin
Charlotte Rampling Barbara
Sylvia Syms Ruth
Richard Todd Walter
Megs Jenkins Miss Higgins
James Villiers George
Geoffrey Bayldon Max Reynolds
Ann Firbank Anna
John Franklyn-Robbins Stebbins

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At the Earth's Core   1976     2 stars    PG, 90 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor  
Cast: Doug McClure, Peter Cushing, Caroline Munro, Cy Grant, Godfrey James, Sean Lynch, Bobby Parr, Michael Crane, Keith Barron, Anthony Verner

  Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, this is the adventure of David Innes (Doug McClure) and scientist Abner Perry (Peter Cushing) who take off in Abner's earth-boring machine. The machine is more powerful than thought, and they end up in an underground civilization where the humanoids are slaves to giant winged birds with great powers. Can they save the day? Cheap, but somewhat fun.

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The Beast Must Die   1974     2 stars    PG, 93 min.
Genre: Horror / Mystery
aka: Black Werewolf

Director: Paul Annett  
Cast: Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Anton Diffring, Charles Gray, Ciaran Madden, Tom Chadbon, Michael Gambon, Sam Mansary, Andrew Lodge

  When the full moon is waxing, millionaire Tom Newcliffe (Calvin Lockhart) invites six guests to his country estate. He knows that all summoned have links to cannibalism and has set up a high-tech surveillance system. One of the guests is a werewolf, and Tom's plan is to uncover its identity and hunt it down.



Cast
Calvin Lockhart Tom Newcliffe
Peter Cushing Dr. Christopher Lundgren
Marlene Clark Caroline Newcliffe
Anton Diffring Pavel
Charles Gray Arthur Bennington
Ciaran Madden Davina Gilmore
Tom Chadbon Paul Foote
Michael Gambon Jan Jarmokowski
Sam Mansary Butler
Andrew Lodge Pilot

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Biggles   1986     1 and a half stars  User Rating      PG, 95 min.
Genre: Adventure / Sci-Fi
aka: Biggles: Adventures in Time

Director: John Hough  
Cast: Neil Dickson, Peter Cushing, Alex Hyde-White, Fiona Hutchison, Marcus Gilbert, William Hootkins, Daniel Flynn, James Saxon, Francesca Gonshaw, Alan Polonsky

  1980s' entrepreneur Jim Ferguson (Alex Hyde-White) suddenly finds himself back in World War I. It turns out that he has a "time twin," British war pilot Biggles (Neil Dickson). Since each such twin is obligated to help the other when needed, Jim helps Biggles destroy a German super weapon.    1 User Review




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Good spirited fun that doesn't take itself too seriouslyC-McK 02/26/2007 
  Bringing Capt. W.E. Johns' fictional flying ace to the big screen was the intention of writers Kent Walwin and John Groves, and with John Hough's direction, they partially achieved this.
What followed was 89 mins (according to the DVD) of fast paced adventure with many twists and turns. This charming film offers much for film buffs who are partial to subtexts and imagery but gives a neat blend of chocks away hocum with science fiction romp. It is an unusual premise for Biggles to be involved in time travel but it works nicely.
Without going into microscopic depth, the film has a promenant Good Vs Bad element, a sinister plot,absolutely exhilerating ariel footage created especially for the film, a touching if brief love story and has a young and talented cast with the ever watchable and brilliant Peter Cushing in what was to be his last film.
Actor Alex Hyde White (son of late British actor Wilfred Hyde White) is the main character but it is Neil Dixon who shines as Biggles, giving the character his "pip-pip, chocks away " cheeriness and creates a solid character. Peter Cushing's Air Commadore William Raymond remains out of the central action but he is pivitol in the plot and his scenes are a treat to watch ( when he meets Biggles in present day, he has tears in his eyes when he says "How I've missed you, old friend"-utterly superb).
A little info regarding the other actors - Francesca Gonshaw (who plays Biggles' love interest, Marie) was at the time appearing in BBC comedy 'Allo 'Allo from the pilot in 1982 to the end of series 3 in 1986-7 as a french waitress at Cafe Rene. It is my belief that the reason she left the show (to join Howards' Way) was due to fear of type casting. In 'Allo 'Allo her character was called Maria, and her character in "Biggles" is strangely called Marie. It is a shame that Miss Gonshaw has not been seen on television or film since 1990, an actress of considerable beauty and acting ability has now dissappeared from TV radar. Sad.
Daniel Flynn, who plays Ginger is the brother of Gerome Flynn currently appears in The Bill as Super Int. Heaton. Flynn is an actor who has a great deal of talent and has managed to keep in the running with work on TV.
I could go on but all this info is available on IMDB.com

"Biggles- Adventures in Time" is a film that should be watched with an open mind and with a sence of fun. I enjoyed watching it partially for its views of London in 1985 ( when the film was in production) but also for the "before they were half famous" look at the acting talent. Having the DVD in my possession, there are a number of features like the "Making Of" documentary , TV slots at the time and actor Biographies which give insight to the fact that this film was intended to rival Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins and Ghostbusters (according to an interview with Dixon on the DVD), and the fact that the film premier was attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales gives the impression that the makers thought it would be a blockbuster- far from it, I'm afraid.This is what I mean about the writer and director "partially "succeeding.
My advice to you is this - if you are interested, find a copy of the film and watch it. use your own judgement and offer your own opinion. That is what I did and am about to add a full stop to my review, hope you do the same.

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The Black Knight   1954     2 and a half stars  User Rating      N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Tay Garnett  
Cast: Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, Peter Cushing, Harry Andrews, Andre Morell, Laurence Naismith, Anthony Bushell, Patrick Troughton, Ronald Adam, Bill Brandon

  A young sword maker, the Black Knight (Alan Ladd), protects King Arthur (Anthony Bushell) from those who are plotting his demise.    2 User Reviews




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ratingnorman5615 06/25/2007 
  i rate this film top honours,i want to buy it but cannot get it,its superb.

why is nobody sellingbraggard 06/12/2007 
  this film is exellent ,to see acting at its best .

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Brides of Dracula   1960     3 stars    N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Yvonne Monlaur, Martita Hunt, Freda Jackson, David Peel, Michael Ripper, Miles Malleson, Henry Oscar, Mona Washbourne, Fred Johnson

  Baron Meinster (David Peel) is a vampire set free to engage in a reign of terror while evading Doctor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) who is in hot pursuit.

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Captain Clegg   1962     2 and a half stars    N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Drama / Horror
aka: Night Creatures

Director: Peter Graham Scott  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Yvonne Romain, Patrick Allen, Oliver Reed, Michael Ripper, Martin Benson, David Lodge, Derek Francis, Daphne Anderson, Milton Reid, Jack MacGowran, Sydney Bromley

  A pirate, Capt. Clegg (Peter Cushing), disguises himself as the reverend Dr. Blyss and still carries out his smuggling activities. When the Royal Crown sends in Capt. Collier (Patrick Allen) and his crew to investigate, Collier suspects that Blyss is hiding something. But the ensuing investigation is made difficult when they encounter ghostlike creatures and eerie lights in the swamps.

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A Chump at Oxford   1940     2 stars    N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alfred Goulding  
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Forrester Harvey, Wilfred Lucas, Forbes Murray, Frank(1) Baker, Eddie Borden, Peter Cushing, James Finlayson

  As a reward for heroic action during a bank robbery, Laurel and Hardy are granted entrance into Oxford University.

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Cone of Silence   1960     2 stars    N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Trouble in the Sky

Director: Charles Frend  
Cast: Michael Craig, Peter Cushing, Bernard Lee, Elizabeth Seal, George Sanders, Andre Morell, Gordon Jackson, Charles "Bud" Tingwell, Noel Willman, Delphi Lawrence, Marne Maitland, William Abney, Ballard Berkeley, Charles Lloyd Pack, Anthony Newlands

  After Capt. George Gort (Bernard Lee) crash lands his plane in India, he is found guilty of pilot error but is not grounded. His daughter Charlotte (Elizabeth Seal) does not believe her father was responsible for the crash and asks Capt. Hugh Dallas (Michael Craig) to help prove his innocence. Soon after, Capt. Gort is killed in another crash, and Dallas looks for similarities between the two crashes. He suspects that the planes' design is the problem and that the designer, Nigel Pickering (Noel Willman), has been covering up the information that points to poor design. Is he correct, and can he prove it in order to clear Capt. Gort's name?



Cast
Michael Craig Capt. Hugh Dallas
Peter Cushing Capt. Clive Judd
Bernard Lee Capt. George Gort
Elizabeth Seal Charlotte Gort
George Sanders Sir Arnold Hobbes
Andre Morell Capt. Edward Manningham
Gordon Jackson Capt. Bateson
Charles "Bud" Tingwell Capt. Braddock
Noel Willman Nigel Pickering
Delphi Lawrence Joyce Mitchell
Marne Maitland Mr. Robinson
William Abney First Officer
Ballard Berkeley Commissioner
Charles Lloyd Pack Commissioner
Anthony Newlands Controller
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The Creeping Flesh   1972     2 stars    PG, 91 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Freddie Francis  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Lorna Heilbron, George Benson, Kenneth J. Warren, Duncan Lamont, Harry Locke, Hedger Wallace, Michael Ripper, Catherine Finn, David Bailie, Marianne Stone

  Anthropologist Emmanuel Hildern (Peter Cushing) returns from New Guinea with the skeleton of an early human. When placed in water, flesh grows over the bones, and Emmanuel develops a serum from the blood in hopes that it will cure evil. He tries it on his insane daughter, but it has quite the opposite affect. Emmanuel's brother, James (Christopher Lee), steals the skeleton, rain falls on the bones, and an evil being terrorizes the area. A good period piece with two great masters of the genre.


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The Curse of Frankenstein   1957     3 stars    N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Horror / Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Robert Urquhart, Hazel Court, Christopher Lee, Valerie Gaunt, Noel Hood, Fred Johnson, Melvyn Hayes, Marjorie Hume, Sally Walsh, Paul Hardtmuth, Henry Caine, Claude Kingston, Alex Gallier, Michael Mulcaster

  This is the first in Hammer Film's series of Frankenstein movies–and perhaps the best. Mary Shelley's story about man entering a new realm of science without first considering the consequences is told through Dr. Frankenstein's (Peter Cushing) creation of life from dead bodies that results in a creature (Christopher Lee). But, the creature's brain accidentally gets damaged during the resurrection, and the creature turns into a homicidal monster using townsfolk as its victims. This leads to a dramatic confrontation between the monster and Frankenstein.



Cast
Peter Cushing Victor Frankenstein
Robert Urquhart Paul Krempe
Hazel Court Elizabeth
Christopher Lee Creature
Valerie Gaunt Justine
Noel Hood Aunt
Fred Johnson Grandpa
Melvyn Hayes Young Victor
Marjorie Hume Mother
Sally Walsh Young Elizabeth
Paul Hardtmuth Professor Bernstein
Henry Caine Schoolmaster
Claude Kingston Little boy
Alex Gallier Priest
Michael Mulcaster Warder

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Dr. Phibes Rises Again   1972     2 and a half stars    PG, 88 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Robert Fuest  
Cast: Vincent Price, Robert Quarry, Valli Kemp, Hugh Griffith, Peter Cushing, Beryl Reid, Terry-Thomas, Fiona Lewis, Peter Jeffrey, Milton Reid

  The diabolical Doctor Phibes (Vincent Price) is back again–still trying new ways to bring his dead wife back to life. This time, he looks for an Egyptian drug that he believes holds the key to his quest.


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Dr. Terror's House of Horrors   1965     2 and a half stars    N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Freddie Francis  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Roy Castle, Donald Sutherland, Neil McCallum, Max Adrian, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Madden, Michael Gough

  This trilogy in horror revolves around a fortuneteller, Doctor Schreck (Peter Cushing), who foretells the grisly futures of five young men he meets on a train.

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Dracula A.D. 1972   1972     1 and a half stars    PG, 100 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Fantasy
Director: Alan Gibson  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham, Michael Coles, Christopher Neame, Caroline Munro, Marsha A. Hunt, Janet Key, William Ellis, Philip Miller, Michael Kitchen, David Andrews, Lally Bowers, Constance Luttrell, Michael Daly

  Count Dracula is again played by Christopher Lee in this film that has him reappearing in London where he is revived by a group of hippies, led by Johnny Alucard (Christopher Neame), who are delving into black magic. Among the hippy group is Jessica Van Helsing (Stephanie Beacham) who happens to be the granddaughter of occult expert Lorenia Van Helsing (Peter Cushing). His grandfather is the Van Helsing who defeated Dracula many years ago. Now that Dracula is back, he targets the Van Helsing family and begins with Jessica. First, Dracula turns Johnny into a vampire, and Johnny then turns Jessica's boyfriend Bob (Philip Miller) into a vampire. Together, they lure Jessica into danger, and the gore continues with only Jessica's grandfather able to save her and put an end to Dracula's current terrors.



Cast
Christopher Lee Count Dracula
Peter Cushing Professor Van Helsing
Stephanie Beacham Jessica Van Helsing
Michael Coles Inspector
Christopher Neame Johnny Alucard
Caroline Munro Laura Bellows
Marsha A. Hunt Gaynor
Janet Key Anna
William Ellis Joe Mitcham
Philip Miller Bob
Michael Kitchen Greg
David Andrews Detective Sergeant
Lally Bowers Matron Party Hostess
Constance Luttrell Mrs. Donnelly
Michael Daly Charles
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The End of the Affair   1955     2 and a half stars    N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Dmytryk  
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing, Michael Goodliffe, Stephen Murray, Charles Goldner, Nora Swinburne, Frederick Leister, Nan Munro, Joyce Carey

  While living in London during World War II, American author Maurice Bendrix (Van Johnson) has an affair with Sarah (Deborah Kerr), the wife of civil servant Henry Miles (Peter Cushing). But, when Henry is injured during the London Blitz, Sarah feels guilty and vows to return to Henry if his life is spared. He survives, and Sarah ends the affair and returns to Henry. Based on the Graham Greene novel and remade in 1999 starring Julianne Moore and Ralph Fiennes.


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The Evil of Frankenstein   1964     2 stars    TV, 84 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Horror / Thriller
Director: Freddie Francis  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Peter Woodthorpe, Sandor Eles, Kiwi Kingston, Duncan Lamont, James Maxwell, Katy Wild, David Hutcheson, Howard Goomey, Anthony Blackshaw, David Conville, Caron Gardner, Steven Geray, Alister Williamson

  After his monster (Kiwi Kingston) is found frozen in a glacier, Dr. Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) brings it home and enlists the aid of a hypnotist (Peter Woodthorpe) to bring it back to life. Another in the Hammer Studio's films, which is a sequel to "Revenge of Frankenstein" and is followed by "Frankenstein Created Woman."



Cast
Peter Cushing Baron Frankenstein
Peter Woodthorpe Prof. Zoltan--Hypnotist
Sandor Eles Hans, Frankenstein's Asst.
Kiwi Kingston The Creature
Duncan Lamont Karlstaad Chief of Police
James Maxwell Priest
Katy Wild Beggar Girl
David Hutcheson Burgomaster of Karlstaad
Howard Goomey Drunk
Anthony Blackshaw Policeman
David Conville Policeman
Caron Gardner Burgomaster's Wife
Steven Geray Dr. Sergado
Alister Williamson Landlord

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Fear in the Night   1972     1 and a half stars    PG, 85 min.
Genre: Thriller
aka: Dynasty of Fear
Honeymoon of Fear

Director: Jimmy Sangster  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Joan Collins, Ralph Bates, Judy Geeson, James Cossins, Gillian Lind, John Bown, Brian Grellis

  Peggy (Judy Geeson) is the bride of Robert Heller (Ralph Bates) who is an instructor at a private school. Robert also finds time for an affair with Molly (Joan Collins) who happens to be Headmaster Michael Carmichael's (Peter Cushing) wife. It turns out that Molly and Robert are plotting to drive the already mentally unstable Peggy over the brink and right into their murder plot.

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The Flesh and the Fiends   1959     2 and a half stars    N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: The Fiendish Ghouls
Mania
Psycho Killers

Director: John Gilling  
Cast: Peter Cushing, June Laverick, Donald Pleasence, George Rose, Renee Houston, Dermot Walsh, Billie Whitelaw, John Cairney, Melvyn Hayes, June Powell

  Dr. Knox (Peter Cushing) requires cadavers for his research, and the corpse suppliers resort to killing the locals to provide the needed bodies. Things get sticky when the good doctor's girlfriend shows up as a specimen. A good tale, though some gory parts–a few of which have been deleted in the various rereleases.


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Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell   1974     2 stars    TV, 93 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse, Patrick Troughton, Bernard Lee, John Stratton, Michael Ward, Elsie Wagstaff, Norman Mitchell, Clifford Mollison, Philip Voss, Charles Lloyd Pack, Lucy Griffiths, Christopher Cunningham

  Dr. Frankenstein is presumed dead, but he is using the assumed name of Dr. Victor (Peter Cushing) and is in charge of an insane asylum. With help from his crazed assistant, Dr. Simon Helder (Shane Briant), he creates a new "monster" (Dave Prowse) from body parts of the asylum's criminal patients–and the gore continues. This film is Terence Fisher's final entry in his series of Frankenstein stories.



Cast
Peter Cushing Baron Victor Frankenstein
Shane Briant Simon Helder
Madeline Smith Sarah
David Prowse Monster
Patrick Troughton Bodysnatcher
Bernard Lee Tarmut
John Stratton Asylum Director
Michael Ward Transvest
Elsie Wagstaff Wild One
Norman Mitchell Police Sergeant
Clifford Mollison Judge
Philip Voss Ernst
Charles Lloyd Pack Professor Durendel
Lucy Griffiths Old Hag
Christopher Cunningham Hans

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Frankenstein Created Woman   1967     2 stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Drama / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg, Robert Morris, Barry Warren, Thorley Walters, Duncan Lamont, Peter Blythe, Derek Fowlds, Alan MacNaughtan, Peter Madden, Philip Ray, Ivan Beavis, Colin Jeavons, Alec Mango, Bartlett Mullins

  Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) brings Christina (Susan Denberg), back to life after she commits suicide. But, he slips the soul of her lover, who has been executed, into her body. When Christina regains consciousness, she sets out to seek revenge against those responsible for the execution.



Cast
Peter Cushing Baron Frankenstein
Susan Denberg Christina
Robert Morris Hans
Barry Warren Karl
Thorley Walters Doctor Hertz
Duncan Lamont The Prisoner
Peter Blythe Anton
Derek Fowlds Johann
Alan MacNaughtan Kleve
Peter Madden Chief of Police
Philip Ray Mayor
Ivan Beavis Landlord
Colin Jeavons Priest
Alec Mango Spokesman
Bartlett Mullins Bystander

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Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed   1970     2 and a half stars    PG, 101 min.
Genre: Horror / Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Simon Ward, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Jones, Thorley Walters, Maxine Audley, George Pravda, Geoffrey Bayldon, Harold Goodwin, Peter Copley, Colette O'Neil, Frank Middlemass, Jim Collier, Frank Middlemass, Norman Shelley

  Dr. Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) visits his colleague Dr. Brandt (George Pravda) who has been committed to an insane asylum. While there, Frankenstein blackmails a doctor, Karl (Simon Ward), and his lover Anna (Veronica Carlson) into helping him free Brandt. After escaping from the asylum, Frankenstein accidentally kills Brandt and then transplants Pravda's brain into asylum employee Professor Richter (Freddie Jones)–an act that will lead to death and destruction.



Cast
Peter Cushing Baron Frankenstein
Simon Ward Karl
Veronica Carlson Anna
Freddie Jones Professor Richter
Thorley Walters Inspector Frisch
Maxine Audley Ella Brandt
George Pravda Doctor Brandt
Geoffrey Bayldon Police Doctor
Harold Goodwin Burgler
Peter Copley Principal
Colette O'Neil Mad Woman
Frank Middlemass Guest
Jim Collier Dr. Heidecke
Frank Middlemass Guest
Norman Shelley Guest

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From Beyond the Grave   1973     2 and a half stars    N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Horror / Fantasy
aka: Creatures
Creatures from Beyond the Grave
Tales from Beyond the Grave

Director: Kevin Connor  
Cast: Peter Cushing, David Warner, Wendy Alnutt, Rosalind Ayres, Donald Pleasence, Ian Bannen, Diana Dors, Angela Pleasence, Margaret Leighton, Nyree Dawn Porter, Ian Ogilvy, Lesley-Anne Down, Jack Watson, Tommy Godfrey

  The character of an antique shop proprietor (Peter Cushing) carries over into four short stories in this anthology involving cheating customers and how they must answer for their crimes by enduring supernatural fates imposed on them by the shop proprietor.



Cast
Peter Cushing Antique Shop Proprietor
David Warner Edward Charlton
Wendy Alnutt Pamela
Rosalind Ayres Prostitute
Donald Pleasence Jim Underwood
Ian Bannen Christopher Lowe
Diana Dors Mable Lowe
Angela Pleasence Emily Underwood
Margaret Leighton Madame Orloff
Nyree Dawn Porter Susan Warren
Ian Ogilvy William Seaton
Lesley-Anne Down Rosemary Seaton
Jack Watson Sir Michael Sinclair
Tommy Godfrey Mr. Jeffries
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Fury at Smugglers Bay   1961     2 stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: John Gilling  
Cast: John Fraser, Peter Cushing, Bernard Lee, Michele Mercier, William Franklyn, George Coulouris, Liz Fraser, Miles Malleson, June Thorburn, Katherine Kath, Tommy Duggan, Christopher Carlos

  Pirates, led by Black John (Bernard Lee), have been smuggling in and around Christopher's (John Fraser) 18th-century village, which is run by his constable father, Squire Trevenyan (Peter Cushing). It falls on Christopher's shoulders to enlist aid in fighting the pirates. He performs his duty, and the fighting begins–and ends with both Black John and Squire Trevenyan dead. Christopher becomes the new leader of the town.

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The Ghoul   1975     2 and a half stars    N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Night of the Ghoul

Director: Freddie Francis  
Cast: Peter Cushing, John Hurt, Gwen Watford, Alexandra Bastedo, Veronica Carlson, Stewart Bevan, Ian McCulloch, Don Henderson, Dan Meaden, John D. Collins

  Dr. Lawrence (Peter Cushing) lives in seclusion in his English manor, which has a locked room in the attic where he keeps his adult son who suffers from cannibalism. The son manages to escape, and murder and mayhem ensues when Daphne Welles-Hunter's (Veronica Carlson) car breaks down during a cross-country auto race, and she seeks help at Lawrence's estate. But, is it really Lawrence's son who is responsible?



Cast
Peter Cushing Dr. Lawrence
John Hurt Tom Rawlings
Gwen Watford Ayah
Alexandra Bastedo Angela
Veronica Carlson Daphne Welles Hunter
Stewart Bevan Billy
Ian McCulloch Geoffrey
Don Henderson The Ghoul
Dan Meaden Police Sergeant
John D. Collins Young Man
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The Gorgon   1964     2 and a half stars    N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Richard Pasco, Barbara Shelley, Michael Goodliffe, Patrick Troughton, Jack Watson

  An unassuming woman turns into a "creature" after dark and murders fellow villagers–those who dare to look her in the eye are turned to stone.

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Poster Art From art.comHamlet   1948     4 stars  User Rating      N/R, 153 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Laurence Olivier  
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen Herlie, Jean Simmons, Felix Aylmer, Norman Wooland, Terence Morgan, Peter Cushing, Stanley Holloway, John Laurie, Esmond Knight, Anthony Quayle, Niall MacGinnis, Harcourt Williams, Christopher Lee

  This film represents Laurence Olivier at his best starring as the melancholy Dane, Prince Hamlet. Soon after his father's death, Hamlet's mother, Queen Gertrude (Eileen Herlie), marries her brother-in-law Claudius (Basil Sydney). Now his father's ghost returns to speak to Hamlet and tells him that his own brother Claudius murdered him. He wants Hamlet to be kind to Gertrude but to kill Claudius. Hamlet vows to avenge his death and fakes madness to accomplish that goal. His acts lead to the end of several lives–including Claudius, Gertrude, Hamlet's chief counselor Polonius (Felix Almer) and Polonius' daughter Ophelia (Jean Simmons) who loves Hamlet, and, finally, Hamlet. There was a well-deserved Best Actor Oscar presented to Olivier. The film also won Oscars for Best Picture, Art Direction/Set Decoration, and Costume Design. Olivier also received a nomination for Best Director, and Simmons was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.



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Laurence Olivier Hamlet
Basil Sydney King Claudius
Eileen Herlie Queen Gertrude
Jean Simmons Ophelia
Felix Aylmer Polonius
Norman Wooland Horatio
Terence Morgan Laertes
Peter Cushing Osric
Stanley Holloway Gravedigger
John Laurie Francisco
Esmond Knight Bernardo
Anthony Quayle Marcellus
Niall MacGinnis Captain
Harcourt Williams Player
Christopher Lee Spear Carrier

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Horror Express   1973     2 and a half stars    R, 90 min.
Genre: Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
aka: Panic on the Trans-Siberian Train

Director: Eugenio Martin  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Alberto de Mendoza, Silvia Tortosa, George Rigaud, Telly Savalas, Julio Pena, Angel del Pozo, Helga Line, Alice Reinheart

  An archaeology professor (Christopher Lee) believes that he has found the "missing link" during an exploration trip to China in the early 1900s. He boards the Trans-Siberian Express with the frozen being, intending to take it to London. But, the body thaws and comes to life. It turns out to be an alien from outer space that when it looks at a person, the individual's brain is boiled and the person is turned into a zombie. The alien also can take over anyone's body. The professor will need help from his rival (Peter Cushing) and a Cossack captain (Telly Savalas) if he is to subdue the creature. A Horror/Sci-Fi cult classic.


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Poster Art From art.comHorror of Dracula   1958     3 stars    N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, John Van Eyssen, Miles Malleson, Charles Lloyd Pack, Valerie Gaunt, George Merritt

  This is Christopher Lee's first performance as Count Dracula in what would lead to a series of Dracula films. In this rendition of Bram Stoker's tale, Dr. Van Helsing (Peter Cushing)–the nemesis of Count Dracula–is determined to uncover the truth.


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Poster Art From art.comThe Hound of the Baskervilles   1959     3 stars    N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama / Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Andre Morell, Marla Landi, Miles Malleson, Francis De Wolff, Ewen Solon, John Le Mesurier, Sam Kydd, David Oxley, Helen Goss, Michael Hawkins, David Birks, Judi Moyens, Michael Mulcaster

  Peter Cushing delivers an excellent performance as Sherlock Holmes coming to the aid of Sir Henry Baskerville (Christopher Lee) who is under the spell of an evil curse. His father has been killed under mysterious circumstances, and Sir Henry asks Holmes to investigate. Holmes sends his assistant, Dr. Watson (Andre Morell) to the Baskerville estate on the Devonshire moors to look for clues. Meanwhile, Holmes hides in the moors gathering information, and, almost too late, Watson and Holmes save Sir Henry from the fate that his father suffered.



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Peter Cushing Sherlock Holmes
Christopher Lee Sir Henry
Andre Morell Dr. John Watson
Marla Landi Cecile Stapleton
Miles Malleson Bishop Frankland
Francis De Wolff Dr. Richard Mortimer
Ewen Solon Stapleton
John Le Mesurier Barrymore
Sam Kydd Perkins
David Oxley Sir Hugo Baskerville
Helen Goss Mrs. Barrymore
Michael Hawkins Lord Caphill
David Birks Servant
Judi Moyens Servant Girl
Michael Mulcaster Selden, the Convict

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Poster Art From art.comHouse of the Long Shadows   1983     1 star    PG, 96 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Pete Walker  
Cast: Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Desi Arnaz Jr., John Carradine, Sheila Keith, Julie Peasgood, Richard Todd

  Based on George M. Cohan's play, this film features a cast filled with actors from past horror films. The plot is about a bet based on spending the night in a haunted house.

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The House That Dripped Blood   1970     2 stars    PG, 101 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Peter Duffell  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland, Jon Pertwee, Ingrid Pitt, Nyree Dawn Porter, Joanna Dunham, John Bennett, Chloe Franks, Tom Adams, Robert Lang

  Scotland Yard Inspector Holloway (John Bennett) investigates the murders of four past-owners of a now-unoccupied country home. Each of the four owners' stories are presented in this film: (1) "Method for Murder"–a mystery writer is killed in a manner similar to one of his book's victims; (2) "Waxworks"–the owner is lured to a wax museum where an axe awaits; (3) "Sweets to the Sweet"–a man's daughter is into voodoo dolls; and (4) "The Cloak"–a horror film star is provided with a vampire's cloak.


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The Howards of Virginia   1940     2 stars    N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Frank Lloyd  
Cast: Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Marshal, Paul Kelly, Richard Carlson, Alan Ladd, Irving Bacon, Elisabeth Risdon, Anne Revere, Peter Cushing

  This is the story of how one family endured the American Revolutionary War.


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I, Monster   1971     2 stars    PG, 75 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Stephen Weeks  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Mike Raven, Richard Hurndall, George Merritt, Kenneth J. Warren, Chloe Franks, Susan Jameson, Michael Des Barres

  This eerie variant of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" features Christopher Lee in the role of Dr. Charles Marlowe who experiments with a drug that is intended to relieve inhibitions. When the drug is taken, Dr. Marlowe turns into the evil Mr. Blake. Each transformation results in an ever-increasingly hideous monster. Lawyer friend Frederick (Peter Cushing) tries to intervene.


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Incense for the Damned   1972     1 star    R, 87 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Bloodsuckers
Doctors Wear Scarlet

Director: Robert Hartford-Davis  
Cast: Patrick Macnee, Peter Cushing, Johnny Sekka, Alexander Davion, Edward Woodward, Madeleine Hinde, Patrick Mower, Imogen Hassall, William Mervyn, David Lodge

  An Oxford student is missing during a trek to Greece; it turns out that he has joined a vampire/satanic society involved in sexual exploits. Some interesting scenes, but this is largely an unfocused, confusing hodgepodge.


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Innocent Blood   1992     2 and a half stars    R, 112 min.
Genre: Horror / Comedy
Director: John Landis  
Cast: Anne Parillaud, Robert Loggia, Anthony LaPaglia, Don Rickles, David Proval, Chazz Palminteri, Luis Guzman, Rocco Siusto, Marshall Bell, Tom Savini, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee

  Marie (Anne Parillaud) is a vampire out to "suck blood" from the criminal elements of Pittsburgh. Her "main meal" is mobster Sal "the Shark" Macelli (Robert Loggia). Joining forces with a cop, Joe (Anthony LaPaglia), in her quest, romance follows. A fun mix of horror, comedy, and action.


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Island of Terror   1966     1 and a half stars    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Edward Judd, Carole Gray, Eddie Byrne, Niall MacGinnis, Sam Kydd, James Caffrey, Roger Heathcote

  Scientists accidentally concocted creatures that feast on human bones, and now the creatures threaten humanity.

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John Paul Jones   1959     2 and a half stars    N/R, 126 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Farrow  
Cast: Robert Stack, Marisa Pavan, Charles Coburn, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Macdonald Carey, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Peter Cushing, Bruce Cabot, Bette Davis, David Farrar

  The life of U.S. Naval hero John Paul Jones, the first American naval officer to set a tradition of victory, is depicted in this biographical spectacle.

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Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires   1974     2 and a half stars    R, 90 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula

Director: Roy Ward Baker  
Cast: Peter Cushing, David Chiang, Julie Ege, Robin Stewart, Shih Szu, John Forbes-Robertson, Robert Hanna, Chan Shen, James Ma, Hoy Ling Liu

  Always on the trail of Dracula, Dr. Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) ends up in China where he fights a clan of vampires.

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Madhouse   1974     3 stars    PG, 89 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Jim Clark  
Cast: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri, Natasha Pyne, Linda Hayden, Catherine Willmer, Jenny Lee Wright, Barry Dennen, Ellis Dayle

  In the process of making a TV series, the star (Vincent Price) is in the middle of a series of murders of his crew and fellow actors. Archival footage of Boris Karloff adds to the effect.

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Poster Art From art.comThe Man in the Iron Mask   1939     3 stars    N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: James Whale  
Cast: Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William, Joseph Schildkraut, Alan Hale, Miles Mander, Bert Roach, Walter Kingsford, Marion Martin, Montagu Love, Peter Cushing, Albert Dekker, Doris Kenyon

  This is a good rendition of Alexandre Dumas' classic story of twin brothers (both played by Louis Hayward)–one becomes the King of France and the other is sprung from prison and raised by the Three Musketeers (Alan Hale, Miles Mander, and Bert Roach). The renegade brother is forced to wear an iron mask to hide the fact that he is the legitimate heir to the throne, else his brother would do him in. Elaborate adventure. Look for Peter Cushing as a messenger to the King in his first screen role.

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The Masks of Death   1984     3 stars    TV, 80 min.
Genre: Mystery
aka: Sherlock Holmes and the Masks of Death

Director: Roy Ward Baker  
Cast: Peter Cushing, John Mills, Anne Baxter, Ray Milland, Anton Diffring, Gordon Jackson, Jenny Laird, James Cossins, Susan Penhaligon, Marcus Gilbert

  Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) comes out of retirement to solve mysterious murders where there were no clear causes, but each victim had a look of extreme fear. Meanwhile, he's been asked to help in locating a missing prince to avoid war. Cushing is a fine Sherlock.

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Monster Island   1981     1 star    N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Adventure / Horror / Sci-Fi / Comedy
aka: Mystery on Monster Island

Director: Juan Piquer Simon  
Cast: Terence Stamp, Peter Cushing, Ian Sera, David Hatton, Gasphar Ipua, Blanca Estrada, Ana Obregon, Frank Brana, Paul Naschy, Gerard Tichy, Manuel Pereiro, Daniel Martin, Luis Barboo, Jorge Bosso

  Based (loosely) on a Jules Verne tale, young Jeff Morgan (Ian Sera) is not ready to settle down and desires adventure. His rich uncle, William T. Kolderup (Peter Cushing), sends Jeff and Jeff's tutor, Thomas Artelect (David Hatton), on a sea adventure. But their ship is attacked by sea monsters, and they are washed up on an island. The island is run by Taskinar (Terence Stamp) who reigns over an island of monsters (cheap ones, at that). Before long, Jeff has encountered cannibals and pirates who are looking for gold. Could this be a set-up by Jeff's uncle?



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Terence Stamp Taskinar/Skinner
Peter Cushing William T. Kolderup
Ian Sera Jeff Morgan
David Hatton Thomas Artelect
Gasphar Ipua Carefinatu
Blanca Estrada Dominique Blanchard
Ana Obregon Meg Hollaney/Meg Calderon
Frank Brana Birling
Paul Naschy Flynt
Gerard Tichy Capt. Turkott
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Poster Art From art.comMoulin Rouge   1952     3 and a half stars    N/R, 118 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Huston  
Cast: Jose Ferrer, Colette Marchand, Suzanne Flon, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eric Pohlmann, Christopher Lee, Katherine Kath, Mary Clare, Lee Montague, Jill Bennett, Peter Cushing, Claude Nollier, Muriel Smith, Georges Lannes, Walter Crisham

  This is the film biography of French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (Jose Ferrer). Because of his own physical growth deformity, he sought the outcasts of society and cafe frequenters where he painted their likenesses on canvas. The film catches Paris of that time in beautiful fashion. Then there's the terrific theme song. In addition to two Academy Awards, the film was nominated for five others, including Best Picture, Actor (Ferrer), Supporting Actress (Colette Marchand), and Director.



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Jose Ferrer Toulouse-Lautred
Colette Marchand Marie Charlet
Suzanne Flon Myriamme Hayem
Zsa Zsa Gabor Jane Avril
Eric Pohlmann Proprietor of Bar
Christopher Lee Scurat
Katherine Kath La Goulue
Mary Clare Mme. Loubet
Lee Montague Maurice Joyant
Jill Bennett Sarah
Peter Cushing Marcel de la Voisier
Claude Nollier Countess de Toulouse-Lautrec
Muriel Smith Aicha
Georges Lannes Patou
Walter Crisham Valentin Dessosse

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Poster Art From art.comThe Mummy   1959     2 and a half stars    N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Eddie Byrne, Felix Aylmer, Raymond Huntley, Michael Ripper, George Pastell, John Stuart, Harold Goodwin, George Woodbridge, Denis Shaw, Gerald Lawson, Willoughby Gray, David Browning

  This is a good remake of the 1932 original Boris Karloff film. The story is about an archaeological dig during which British archaeologist John Banning (Peter Cushing) desecrates the tomb of Princess Ananka (Yvonne Furneaux) and awakens Ananka's lover Kharis (Christopher Lee) who was buried with her. Kharis, the Mummy, returns to life and follows Banning back to England to seek revenge. Dire consequences ensue when Kharis finds that Banning's wife (also played by Furneaux) very closely resembles Ananka.



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Peter Cushing John Banning
Christopher Lee Kharis, the Mummy
Yvonne Furneaux Isobel Banning/Princess Ananka
Eddie Byrne Inspector Mulrooney
Felix Aylmer Stephen Banning
Raymond Huntley Joseph Whemple
Michael Ripper Poacher
George Pastell Mehemet Bey/Mehemet Akir
John Stuart Coroner
Harold Goodwin Pat
George Woodbridge Police Constable
Denis Shaw Mike
Gerald Lawson Irish Customer
Willoughby Gray Dr. Reilly
David Browning Police Sergeant

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The Naked Edge   1961     2 and a half stars    N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Michael Anderson  
Cast: Gary Cooper, Deborah Kerr, Eric Portman, Diane Cilento, Hermione Gingold, Peter Cushing, Michael Wilding, Ronald Howard, Ray McAnally, Sandor Eles

  Martha Ratcliffe (Deborah Kerr) suspects that she may be the next victim on the list of murders AND she has reason to believe that her husband is the killer.

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One More Time   1970     bomb    PG, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jerry Lewis  
Cast: Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr., Percy Herbert, Maggie Wright, John Wood, Allan Cuthbertson, Dudley Sutton, Anthony Nicholls, Moultrie Kelsall, Bill Maynard, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing

  In this sequel to "Salt and Pepper," financially struggling Chris Pepper and Charlie Salt (Peter Lawford and Sammy Davis Jr.) inherit an English castle when Chris' twin brother dies. A weak movie with BAD jokes–including some racist undertones.

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Revenge of Frankenstein   1958     2 and a half stars    N/R, 89 min.
Genre: Horror / Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Eunice Gayson, Michael Gwynn, John Welsh, Lionel Jeffries, Charles Lloyd Pack, Michael Ripper, John Stuart, Arnold Diamond, Oscar Quitak, Richard Wordsworth, Marjorie Gresley, Anna Walmsley, George Woodbridge

  Dr. Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) takes on the new identity of "Dr. Victor Stein" and is up to his old tricks of transplanting body parts into a monster. This is a sequel to "The Curse of Frankenstein" and is followed by "The Evil of Frankenstein."



Cast
Peter Cushing Dr. Victor Stein
Francis Matthews Dr. Hans Kleve
Eunice Gayson Margaret
Michael Gwynn Karl
John Welsh Bergman
Lionel Jeffries Fritz
Charles Lloyd Pack President of Medical Council
Michael Ripper Kurt
John Stuart Inspector
Arnold Diamond Molke
Oscar Quitak Karl and Dwarf
Richard Wordsworth Up Patient
Marjorie Gresley Countess Barscynska
Anna Walmsley Vera Barscynska
George Woodbridge Janitor
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula   1973     1 and a half stars    R, 84 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Sci-Fi
aka: Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride
Rites of Dracula

Director: Alan Gibson  
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Coles, William Franklyn, Freddie Jones, Joanna Lumley, Richard Vernon, Barbara Yu Ling, Patrick Barr, Richard Mathews, Maurice O'Connell, Peter Adair, Lockwood West, Valerie Van Ost, Maggie Fitzgerald

  This film is the last of the series of "Dracula" movies starring Christopher Lee as Dracula. This time, Dracula heads up a Satanic cult of scientists and politicians, and he develops a plague that will, when released, wipe out life on Earth. Vampire researcher Lorimar Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) tries to stop him, and Count Dracula kidnaps Van Helsing's granddaughter Jessica (Joanna Lumley) and holds her hostage. When Van Helsing learns that it is Dracula–his arch enemy–who is holding Jessica hostage, will he finally do away with Dracula?



Cast
Christopher Lee Count Dracula
Peter Cushing Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing
Michael Coles Inspector Murray
William Franklyn Torrence
Freddie Jones Professor Julian Keeley
Joanna Lumley Jessica Van Helsing
Richard Vernon Col. Mathews
Barbara Yu Ling Chin Yang
Patrick Barr Lord Carradine
Richard Mathews John Porter
Maurice O'Connell Hanson
Peter Adair Doctor
Lockwood West General Sir Arthur Freeborne
Valerie Van Ost Jane
Maggie Fitzgerald Vampire Girl

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Scream and Scream Again   1969     2 and a half stars    PG, 94 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Gordon Hessler  
Cast: Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Judy Huxtable, Alfred Marks, Peter Sallis, David Lodge, Uta Levka, Christopher Matthews, Yutte Stensgaard

  Dr. Browning (Vincent Price) collects body parts from LIVING bodies to use in experiments with zombie-like creatures. Slow.

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Shatter   1974     1 star    R, 90 min.
Genre: Action
aka: Call Him Mr. Shatter

Director: Michael Carreras  
Cast: Stuart Whitman, Ti Lung, Lily Li, Peter Cushing, Anton Diffring, Yemi Ajibade, Liu Ka Yong, Huang Pei Chi, Lau Kar Wing, Lo Wei

  Hit-man Shatter (Stuart Whitman) is hiding out in Hong Kong after his latest contract: assassination of an African leader. Now it appears that everyone is on his trail, both gad guys and good guys. Not up to Hammer Productions standards and a departure from the films that made it popular. Michael Carreras finished the film–but only after the first two directors had left the project.

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She   1965     2 and a half stars    N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Robert Day  
Cast: Ursula Andress, Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins, John Richardson, Christopher Lee, Andre Morell, Rosenda Monteros, Soraya, Julie Mendez, Lisa Peake

  Leo Vincey (John Richardson) searches for a lost kingdom and encounters Ayesha (Ursula Andress), the queen who never grows old. Her presence convinces Vincey to search for the Flame of Eternal Life as she sees him as the reincarnation of one his lost ancestors. This is a remake of H. Rider Haggard's fantasy (previously made in 1935) and is followed by "The Vengeance of She."

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Shock Waves   1977     1 and a half stars    PG, 90 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Almost Human
Death Corps

Director: Ken Wiederhorn  
Cast: Peter Cushing, John Carradine, Brooke Adams, Fred Buch, Jack Davidson, Luke Halpin, D.J. Sidney, Don Stout, Tony Moskal, Gary Levinson

  During a storm, a cruise ship collides with an unusual ship, and the passengers are stranded on an island. They encounter a squadron of zombies that had been a part of the Nazi army 35 years before and had subsequently been sunk in Caribbean waters. What is a poor tourist to do? Cheap but fun, with cool zombies.


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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope   1977     4 stars  User Rating      PG, 121 min.
Genre: Family / Sci-Fi / Action / Adventure / Fantasy
aka: Star Wars

Director: George Lucas  
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Peter Cushing, James Earl Jones, Kenny(2) Baker, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Eddie Byrne, Alex McCrindle, Jack Purvis

  This is the great science fiction movie in which Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) acquires the plans for the evil Empire's weapon Death Star commanded by Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) and his masked aide Darth Vader (David Prowse). Mark Hamill plays boy hero Luke Skywalker who, under the guidance of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), comes to the rescue. The mission is enhanced by a pair of robots–R2-D2 and C-3PO (Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels)–along with Han Solo (Harrison Ford). The film won seven Oscars and was nominated for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor (Guinness), and Writing.



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Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford Han Solo
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Organa
Alec Guinness Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi
Peter Cushing Grand Moff Tarkin
James Earl Jones Darth Vader (voice)
Kenny(2) Baker R2-D2
Anthony Daniels C-3PO
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
David Prowse Darth Vader
Phil Brown Uncle Owen
Shelagh Fraser Aunt Beru
Eddie Byrne General Willard
Alex McCrindle General Dodonna
Jack Purvis Chief Jawa

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Suspect   1960     3 stars    N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: The Risk

Director: John Boulting, Roy Boulting  
Cast: Tony Britton, Peter Cushing, Virginia Maskell, Ian Bannen, Raymond Huntley, Thorley Walters, Donald Pleasence, Spike Milligan, Kenneth Griffith, Basil Dignam

  Scientists working under Professor Sewell (Peter Cushing) discover a means to wipe out typhus and bubonic plague. The government classifies the work since it could, perhaps, be used by the enemy for germ warfare. One of the team is frustrated with that decision and makes a deal with the wrong people.

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Sword of Sherwood Forest   1960     2 and a half stars    N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Terence Fisher  
Cast: Richard Greene, Peter Cushing, Niall MacGinnis, Richard Pasco, Nigel Green, Sarah Branch, Jack Gwillim, Desmond Llewelyn, Oliver Reed, Vanda Godsell

  This sequel to the Robin Hood stories features Richard Greene as Robin Hood, who leads his "merry men" in the fight to protect the fair maid, Marian (Sarah Branch), from the clutches of the evil Earl of Newark (Richard Pasco).

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Sword of the Valiant   1982     2 stars    PG, 101 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Stephen Weeks  
Cast: Miles O'Keeffe, Cyrielle Claire, Leigh Lawson, Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Peter Cushing, Ronald Lacey, Lila Kedrova, John Rhys-Davies, Wilfrid Bramwell

  The old English tale of Sir Gawain (Miles O'Keeffe)–who must solve the riddle posed by the Green Knight (Sean Connery) or die at the Green Knight's hand–is recreated in this film. He has one year to solve it, and the adventures are many as he goes about the land in search of the answer. Not particularly good, but Connery's role is a highlight. Previously made in 1973 as "Gawain and the Green Knight."


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A Tale of Two Cities   1980     2 and a half stars    TV, 156 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jim Goddard  
Cast: Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Kenneth More, Barry Morse, Flora Robson, Billie Whitelaw, Alice Krige, Nigel Hawthorne, Norman Jones, George Innes, Bernard Hug, Robert Urquhart, Anna Manahan

  Sydney Carton (Chris Sarandon) has fallen love with Lucie (Alice Krige), but she marries the aristocrat Charles Damay (also played by Chris Sarandon), not knowing of Sydney's love for her. Later, the seeds for the French Revolution are sown, and Charles has been arrested and is condemned to die by the guillotine. Sydney hatches a selfless plot to replace Charles and allow him to return to Lucie.



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Chris Sarandon Sydney Carton/Charles Darnay
Peter Cushing Dr. Alexandre Manette
Kenneth More Dr. Jarvis Lorry
Barry Morse St. Evremonde
Flora Robson Miss Pross
Billie Whitelaw Madame Therese Defarge
Alice Krige Lucie Manette
Nigel Hawthorne Mr. C.J. Stryver
Norman Jones Monsieur Ernest Defarge
George Innes Jeremiah "Jerry" Cruncher
Bernard Hug Gaspard
Robert Urquhart Attorney General
Anna Manahan The Vengeance
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Tales from the Crypt   1972     2 and a half stars    PG, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Freddie Francis  
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Geoffrey Bayldon, Joan Collins, Ian Hendry, Nigel Patrick, Patrick Magee, Peter Cushing, Richard Greene, Roy Dotrice, Robin Phillips

  Five people on a tour of a tomb end up in a crypt where the eerie, comedic crypt keeper introduces five stories–one for each person. Entertaining. A sequel followed the next year.

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Top Secret!   1984     3 stars    PG, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Action / Romance
Director: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker  
Cast: Val Kilmer, Lucy Gutteridge, Michael Gough, Omar Sharif, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Cushing, Ian McNeice, Warren Clarke, Tristram Jellinek, Christopher Villiers, Harry Ditson, Jim Carter, Eddie Tagoe, Gertan Klauber, Billy J. Mitchell

  Rock 'n roll singer Nick Rivers (Val Kilmer) is invited to East Germany to perform in a cultural festival, which turns out to be a cover for the Germans' plan to secretly attack a submarine fleet. While in East Germany, Nick falls in love with Hillary (Lucy Gutteridge) whose father, Dr. Paul Flannon (Michael Gough), is a scientist being held captive by the Communists. The movie turns into a spy adventure when Nick becomes involved in espionage while trying to bring Hillary's father to the West. Hilarious. This film marks Val Kilmer's film debut.



Cast
Val Kilmer Nick Rivers
Lucy Gutteridge Hillary Flammond
Michael Gough Dr. Paul Flammond
Omar Sharif Agent Cedric
Jeremy Kemp General Streck
Peter Cushing Bookstore Proprietor
Ian McNeice Blind Souvenir Vendor
Warren Clarke Colonel von Horst
Tristram Jellinek Major Crumpler
Christopher Villiers Nigel--Resistance Leader
Harry Ditson Du Quois
Jim Carter Deja Vu
Eddie Tagoe Cocolate Mousse
Gertan Klauber Mayor of Berlin
Billy J. Mitchell Martin--Nick's Manager

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Torture Garden   1967     2 and a half stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Freddie Francis  
Cast: Jack Palance, Burgess Meredith, Beverly Adams, Peter Cushing, Barbara Ewing, Michael Bryant, Maurice Denham, John Standing, Robert Hutton, John Phillips, Michael Ripper, Bernard Kay, Catherine Finn, Niall MacGinnis, Ursula Howells

  During his circus sideshow performance, Dr. Diablo (Burgess Meredith) proclaims, "I've promised you horror...and I intend to keep that promise!" Four separate horror episodes ensue. In "Enoch," a greedy playboy (Michael Bryant) makes sure he gets his inheritance by obeying a talking cat, Balthaza. The second story, "Terror over Hollywood," involves an actress (Beverly Adams) falling in love with a leading man (Robert Hutton) only to learn that he has been turned into a robot, and the same fate lies in store for her. In "Mr. Steinway," a journalist (Barbara Ewing) interviews a concert pianist (John Standing) whose piano is possessed. Finally, in "The Man Who Collected Poe," a collector (Jack Palance) visits a fellow collector (Peter Cushing) and learns that he has brought Edgar Allan Poe back to life, and he is writing stories in the basement.



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Jack Palance Ronald Wyatt
Burgess Meredith Dr. Diabolo
Beverly Adams Carla Hayes
Peter Cushing Lancelot Canning
Barbara Ewing Dorothy Endicott
Michael Bryant Colin Williams
Maurice Denham Uncle Roger
John Standing Leo
Robert Hutton Bruce Benton
John Phillips Storm
Michael Ripper Gordon Robberts
Bernard Kay Dr. Heim
Catherine Finn Nurse Parker
Niall MacGinnis Doctor
Ursula Howells Mess Chambers

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Twins of Evil   1971     2 stars    R, 87 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Drama
Director: John Hough  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Mary Collinson, Madeleine Collinson, Dennis Price, Kathleen Byron, Isobel Black, Damien Thomas, David Warbeck, Harvey Hall, Katya Wyeth, Alex Scotgt, Judy Matheson, Luan Peters

  In this final film of the Hammer Films' trilogy based on Sheridan LeFanu's "Carmilla," the twin Playboy centerfolds Madeleine and Mary Collinson play twin sisters Frieda and Maria who are sent to stay with tough Uncle Gustof (Peter Cushing) who is a witch hunter. Unfortunately, he lives next to a vampire castle, and Frieda must have a look at the castle. Before you know it, she is out sucking blood and involved with satanic rites. The uncle comes to the rescue.

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The Uncanny   1977     2 stars    N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Denis Heroux  
Cast: Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Susan Penhaligon, Joan Greenwood, Alexandra Stewart, Donald Pleasence, Samantha Eggar, John Vernon, Chloe Franks

  Three tales of horror are told–all centering around the liminality of cats.

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Poster Art From art.comThe Vampire Lovers   1970     2 stars    R, 91 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Mystery
Director: Roy Ward Baker  
Cast: Ingrid Pitt, Pippa Steel, Peter Cushing, Madeline Smith, George Cole, Dawn Addams, Kate O'Mara, Douglas Wilmer, Ferdy Mayne, Jon Finch, Kirsten Lindholm, Janet Key, John Forbes-Robertson, Charles Farrell, Harvey Hall

  Hammer Films gets into more sex and violence in this first of three films based on Sheridan LeFanu's "Carmilla," the tale of a lesbian vampire. Our vampire heroine (Ingrid Pitt) awakens from her death sleep and, using the name of Marcilla, heads to a European town to exact revenge on those responsible for killing off her family. She starts having lesbian encounters and then drains the blood of her "partner." It's time to bring in the vampire killer! Followed by "Lust for a Vampire" and "Twins of Evil."

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