Horror Hotel is the title for the American market of the UK's City of the Dead. Here it is in all its glory; the entire film on my Halloween Countdown this year. Perfect for your Friday night.
The late Christopher Lee, Betta St. John and an accomplished British cast portray Bostonians who, largely, happen to have veddy English accents for the most part.
A trim and economical film released in 1960, the first by Amicus Productions, it was made at under 90-minutes with double-bill status in mind. I saw this movie, as a kid, at the US Theater in Paterson, NJ (on a double-bill with Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory) and still have great affection for it. One of my favorite horror films of all-time.
The sets and characters are especially unforgettable. Mr Lee, of course, but also Patricia Jessel -- who I think bears a strong resemblance to Annie Lennox, Jonathan Dyall as Jethro Keane, Venetia Stevens as the plucky coed Nan Barlow, and Ann Beach as the sad sack mute hotel maid Lottie.
The overriding message to the film, in my estimation, is don't stand up your boyfriend on a date -- or all hell will break loose. You in danger, girl!
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Halloween Countdown 2015: City of the Dead/Horror Hotel ~ the full movie
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Let This Year's Halloween Countdown Begin, Witches!
Yes! The time has arrived!
So let's kick off with one of Buddy's fave horror films of all time! 1960's City of the Dead (released in the US as Horror Hotel). This is the original British version without the US edits. Going to Whitewood? Then click on the link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6fk0GNyNM
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