Day 31 – The Raven (1963)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1960s

The Raven
Release date: January 25, 1963
Cast:
Vincent Price as Dr. Erasmus Craven
Peter Lorre as Dr. Adolphus Bedlo
Boris Karloff as Dr. Scarabus
Hazel Court as Lenore Craven
Olive Sturgess as Estelle Craven
Jack Nicholson as Rexford Bedlo

Based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe
Screenplay by Richard Matheson
Directed by Roger Corman

I never heard of such ingratitude in my entire life. It’s getting so you can’t trust anybody anymore. I’m just too sweet and gentle, that’s my problem!

My first experience with the film
I remember watching this at some point in the 1980s and loving it upon first viewing. Over the years, it’s become one of my personal favorite films, even more so since introducing it to Karla, who also ranks it among one of her all-time favorites as well.

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Day 30 – The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1960s

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Release date: January 20, 1966
Cast:
Don Knotts as Luther Heggs
Joan Staley as Alma Parker
Liam Redmond as Kelsey
Dick Sargent as George Beckett
Skip Homier as Ollie Weaver
Reta Shaw as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell

Written by James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum & Andy Griffith
Directed by Alan Rafkin

Calm? Do “murder” and “calm” go together? Calm and murder? Murder?

That’s right, karate..made my whole body a weapon.

Atta boy,  Luther!

My first experience with the film
I first watched this in the 1970s and fell in love with it instantly. I would constantly look for it to pop up on TV again. Since adding it to my personal collection years ago, it’s become part of my annual Halloween viewing schedule.

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Day 29 – The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1970s

The Abominable Dr. Phibes
&
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Release dates: May 18, 1971
& July 5, 1972
Cast:
Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes
Joseph Cotton as Dr. Vesalius
Robert Quarry as Darrus Biederbeck
Virginia North & Valli Kemp as Vulnavia
Peter Cushing as Captain
Caroline Munro as Victoria Regina Phibes

Written by James Whiton & William Goldstein (Abominable Dr. Phibes) and Robert Fuest & Robert Blees (Dr. Phibes Rises Again)
Directed by Robert Fuest

Eight have died, soon to be nine! Nine eternities in doom!

My first experience with the films
I first watched these at some point in the 1990s but they initially didn’t click with me. However, after several revisits, they are now two of my favorite Price films, especially The Abominable Dr. Phibes.

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Day 28 – Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors (1965)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1960s

Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors
Release date: February 28, 1965
Cast:
Peter Cushing as Dr. Terror
Christopher Lee as Franklyn Marsh
Donald Sutherland as Dr. Bob Carroll
Neil McCallum as Jim Dawson
Alan Freeman as Bill Rogers
Roy Castle as Biff Bailey

Screenplay by Milton Subotsky
Directed by Freddie Francis

A more exact translation would be terror. An unfortunate misnomer for I am the mildest of men.

My first experience with the film
I watched this on a Saturday afternoon in the late 70s on channel 17 WTCG before it became known as SuperStation TBS.

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Day 27 – Santo vs. the Vampire Women (1962)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1960s

Santo vs. the Vampire Women
Release date: October 11, 1962
Cast:
Santo as Santo, El Emascarado de Plata
Lorena Velazquez as Zorina, Queen of the Vampires

Story by Antonio Orellana, Fernando Oses & Rafael Garcia Travesi
Directed by Alfonso Corona Blake

The fight must go on!

My first experience with the film
My first viewing was of the American dub, Samson vs. the Vampire Woman, at Monster Bash 2017. I then watched the original Spanish language version on DVD in 2018.

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Day 26 – City of the Dead (1960)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1960s

City of the Dead
aka Horror Hotel
Release date: September 12, 1962
Cast:
Christopher Lee as Professor Alan Driscoll
Dennis Lotis as Richard Barlow
Patricia Jessel as Elizabeth Selwyn/Mrs. Newless

Story by Milton Subotsky
Screenplay by George Baxt  
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey

Burn witch, burn witch, burn!

My first experience with the film
I discovered this film around 2000 on an early DVD set of public domain horror films.

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Day 25 – Classic Horrors Club Podcast: It’s a Thriller!

Happy Halloween! In episode 62 of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, Jeff and I take a look at the 1960-62 television anthology, Thriller, hosted by the legendary Boris Karloff. We each review two episodes, with Jeff picking Pigeons from Hell and The Weird Tailor, while I talk about Parasite Mansion and The Hungry Glass.

Check out the video companion on our YouTube channel. It contains exclusive content not available in this month’s podcast that you don’t want to miss!

Call us at (616) 649-2582 (CLUB), email at classichorrorsclub@gmail.com or join us in our clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/!

We’d also appreciate if you’d give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you!

You can find Jeff at:

• Classic Horrors Club
• DC Comics Guy
• The Reaction Shot

It’s never too early to start preparing for next month’s episode. It will be a Naschy November as Jeff and I will be entering the world of Paul Naschy by taking a look at three of his more well-known movies. First up will be Vengeance of the Zombies (1973), followed by The Mummy’s Revenge (1973). Then, we’ll enter the 80s with The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983).

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Plus, as a special bonus feature this month, don’t forget to listen to our good friend Chris Franklin and his wife Cindy as they celebrate the 100th anniversary episode of the Super Mates podcast by throwing a Halloween party! It’s part of their annual House of Franklin-stein celebration! Jeff and I, as well as Monster Kid Radio’s Derek M. Koch, stop by for a visit but things don’t turn out quite as planned! Be sure to tell ’em Monster Movie Kid sent ya!

Day 24 – House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1950s

House on Haunted Hill
Release date: February 17, 1959
Cast:
Vincent Price as Frederick Loren
Carol Ohmart as Annabelle Loren
Richard Long as Lance Schroeder

Written by Robb White  
Directed by William Castle

Only ghosts in the house are glad we’re here.

My first experience with the film
I watched this on cable television at some point in the 1990s.

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Day 23 – The Mummy (1959)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1950s

The Mummy
Release date: December 16, 1959
Cast:
Peter Cushing as John Banning
Christopher Lee as Kharis
Yvonne Furneaux as Isobel Banning

Screenplay by Jimmy Sangster  
Directed by Terence Fisher

Seems I’ve spent the better part of my life amongst the dead.

My first experience with the film
I watched this on Superstation WTBS in the late 70s or early 80s.

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Day 22 – Horror of Dracula (1958)

Favorite Horror Movies of the 1950s

Horror of Dracula
Release date: June 16, 1958
Cast:
Peter Cushing as Doctor Van Helsing
Christopher Lee as Count Dracula
Michael Gough as Arthur Holmwood
Melissa Stribling as Mina Holmwood
Carol Marsh as Lucy Holmwood

Based on the novel by Bram Stoker
Screenplay by Jimmy Sangster  
Directed by Terence Fisher

I am Dracula and I welcome you to my house.

My first experience with the film
I watched this on Superstation WTBS in the late 70s or early 80s.

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