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SAM33	Re: Old Lots	#61	[-]
Feb 8 06 1:43 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	OK, I now realize this thread is off topic, and I have another question, so I'm starting a new topic on Old Studio Lots etc. I'll put it in the General Horror and Sci Fi area, since it doesn't seem to exactly fit elsewhere. SAM33
Bill Warren	Re: Old Lots	#62	[-]
Feb 8 06 3:31 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* I'll put it in the General Horror and Sci Fi area, since it doesn't seem to exactly fit elsewhere. Seems to me it would be a perfect off-topic topic.
SAM33	Re: Old Lots	#63	[-]
Feb 8 06 4:57 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* Seems to me it would be a perfect off-topic topic. Maybe so, but since I'm asking about old horror and sci-fi film locations, it's not exactly "off-topic". At any rate, I've started it, and I have a question maybe you can answer. :-) SAM33
Domenick Fraumeni	Re: Old Lots	#64	[-]
Apr 19 06 9:32 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	FYI for those who haven't bought these double feature dvds yet. Walmart has BLOOD OF DRACULA/HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER and THE SPIDER/WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST for 5 dollars each.
Domenick Fraumeni	BTW...	#65	[-]
Apr 19 06 10:06 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	WHat aspect ratio are these films? The dvd's are all 1.33:1, but is that how these were shot? Or are these cropped?
Jameson281	Re: BTW...	#66	[-]
Apr 19 06 11:38 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The films should be either 1.66:1 or 1.85:1. They aren't cropped, they're open matte, so you're seeing extra picture on the top and bottom you would not see in a theatrical presentation.
creepycrawley	Re: BTW...	#67	[-]
Apr 20 06 12:23 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I just picked up THE DAY THE WORLD ENDED/THE SHE CREATURE at BEST BUY for about $12.00. I plan on watching them tonight if I get home from work early enough.
Jessenstein	Re: BTW...	#68	[-]
Apr 20 06 2:27 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I haven't seen She Creature in eons...I remember it being pretty fun though, especially the creepy Dr. Carlo Lombardi! When MST3K got their hands on this they did a sketch where Crow creates a talking Dr. Carlo Lombardi doll that eventually (and inevitably) attacks Mike when Mike pulls his string. Hilarity ensued. "Crazy am I...?"
bosko52	Re: BTW...	#69	[-]
Apr 20 06 10:02 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Amazingly, Lion's Gate's transfer of DAY THE WORLD ENDED is actually in SUPERSOPE ratio! Altho not anamorphic, but still. Wotta surprise!
Laughing Gravy	Re: BTW...	#70	[-]
Apr 21 06 12:16 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I watched it tonight, and compared it with the British DVD (which was, in my opinion, the worst of the Brit releases, rivaled only by a way too dark VOODOO WOMAN). The SuperScope makes DAY THE WORLD ENDED look much better, although as I thought, the top of people's heads are cut off in several scenes; there is much more "head room" on the British release in those scenes. I'll gladly trade that for the vista I now have on either side of the screen. www.inthebalcony.com
Jameson281	Re: BTW...	#71	[-]
Apr 21 06 12:20 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	According to DVD Drive-In's review, TEENAGE CAVEMAN is badly cropped.
Miles Wood	Re: BTW...	#72	[-]
May 4 06 9:12 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* I haven't seen She Creature in eons...I remember it being pretty fun though, especially the creepy Dr. Carlo Lombardi! First saw it some 20 years ago at Holborn Library at a Gothique Film Society screening. These were very low-tech affairs but THE SHE CREATURE was good enough to overcome the limitations of the venue. A real sleeper. Yet, when I eagerly caught up with it again on TV a few years later it seemed dull; I even gave it a third look (I'd taped it, of course) in case I'd just not been "in the mood" and barely managed to make it to the end. Not shelled out for any of the Arkoff double-bills. I'm pretty happy with THE SPIDER and HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER, the only two UK releases I picked up...they were were dirt cheap and, for those not aware of it, come with a full set of poster reproduction postcards.
Rakshasa	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#73	[-]
May 25 06 8:59 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	OK, I finally got my hands on two of the DVDs: The Day The World Ended/The She Creature How To Make A Monster/The Blood Of Dracula I immediately watched Day The World Ended because I hadn't seen it since I was a kid. While it's a really grim little film, it's great to see Marty The Mutant, Denning, and Nelson in action! I don't EVER remember seeing The Blood Of Dracula, so I watched it last night. Funny how they keep re-using the same transformation scene over, and over, and over again! Still, I thought the female vampire was pretty darn scary. The ending was SO abrupt, and the acting was pretty bad, but I enjoyed the film nonetheless. I have the MST3-K version of The She Creature already on DVD-r, so I'm not too excited about sitting through this snoozer without Mike and the robots. How To Make A Monster I started to watch last night but I was nodding off, so I'll check it out tonight...
HalLane	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#74	[-]
May 25 06 10:11 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* so I'll check it out tonight... Ah, saving the best for last. HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER could be my favorite of the bunch. Really captures the feel of the fifties for me. In fact, each of the films gives off the vibe of their respective producers-- Corman, Cohen etc. How do you feel about the transfers, Rak?
Rakshasa	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#75	[-]
May 25 06 4:10 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I thought the transfers were just fine, Hal. No complaints at all. I'm not a very picky guy when it comes to this subject mind you, but they looked great to me.
Joe Karlosi	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#76	[-]
May 25 06 6:44 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* Ah, saving the best for last. HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER could be my favorite of the bunch. Really captures the feel of the fifties for me. You took the words right out of my mouth. I love this one. ---------------------- "It's MORE ... than a hobby!"
Rakshasa	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#77	[-]
May 30 06 11:45 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I LOVED How To Make A Monster. Great, campy fun. A classic! Is it true that some of Paul Blaisdell's actual masks got accidentaly burned-up in the fire scene?
Bill Warren	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#78	[-]
May 30 06 2:25 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* Is it true that some of Paul Blaisdale's actual masks got accidentaly burned-up in the fire His name was Blaisdell, and yes, that's true.
Rakshasa	Re: Arkoff Library on DVD	#79	[-]
May 31 06 7:10 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Actually, I read an entire book on Paul Blaisdell and have also read all about him in Bob Burns' books and Filmfax magazine, so I SHOULD know how to spell his name. In any case, it's too bad about his masks getting burned in that fire scene.
Jay Maggio	Re: Sam Arkoff's "Cult Classics" Double Feature DV	#80	[-]
Jun 12 06 8:40 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Jay here: So nice to see all my old faves, "Blood of Dracula" was well done,haven't seen it in years, but will now check with my local Hastings. Sandra Harrison ever do anything else? thanks,JM

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