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It is certainly, in my book, the best film james whale ever. The old dark house is also the most british film ever made on american soil. Horror movie the old dark house 1963 horror movie the old. The old dark house, an american precode horror film. Unfortunately, even with all the mocking dialogue and evocative chills, the old dark houses box office didnt approach frankensteins. Griffiths one exciting night 1922, with henry hull, who, coincidentally, also starred in the broadway premiere of the cat and the canary. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.

The old dark house 1963 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. James whales 1932 drama the old dark house a film that was part of universal studios deliriously successful run of horror films in the pre. Its success as a film lies not in evoking feelings of fear or repulsion but in examining psychological makeup through a metaphor. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. The old dark house is a 1963 britishamerican comedy horror film directed by william castle. Mr sardonicus was good, resembling a period hammer film from the.

Along with paul lenis the cat and the canary 1927, this film remains the seminal olddarkhouse mystery. One was extremely dark and the other was a multigeneration copy that was barely watchable. The old dark house is a 1932 american precode horror comedy film directed by james whale and starring boris karloff. That being said the full color palette does tend to heighten the humor elements of the story as postons pink puppy dog cheeks remind us of how sweet and naive a witless hero can be. The old dark house is a lot of fun, a genuinely quirky mix of laughs, chills, suspense and hey, even a bit of good old fashioned romance thrown into the mix for kicks.

The film is based on the novel benighted 1927 by j. Also, the british version was passed uncut with an x rating in 1963, but not released until three years later, cut by nearly ten minutes with an a rating. Priestleys 1927 novel benighted was one of the most popular among the dozens of stories of the late 1920s and early 1930s for the page, stage, and screen about stranded travelers wandering through gloomy, secluded mansions at night. Oct 04, 2017 even if it hadnt been essentially lost, james whales the old dark house 1932 wouldnt ever have fit, exactly, on the mount rushmore of universals. If you look carefully at the opening credits you see charles addams inspired this movie as well and it shows. Normally, that would be the whole story except that the old dark house contains a dark secret involving 101yearold sir roderick femm played by john dudgeon, actually an actress named elspeth dudgeon and pyromaniac saul femm brember wills. The smooth camera moves are elaborate and clearly designed to get the most out of the limited sets. The old dark house 1932 creakymansion mysteries were a staple of stage and screen throughout the 1920s and early 30s. The old dark house appears in an aspect ratio of 1. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. See the full list of the old dark house cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.

This was thought to be a lost film until director curtis harrington, a friend of whale during his later life, uncovered a neglected print in the universal vaults during the late sixties. Even if it hadnt been essentially lost, james whales the old dark house 1932 wouldnt ever have fit, exactly, on the mount rushmore of universals. A group of strangers having to spend the night in a house, mansion or castle. Priestleys novel benighted into a nervejangling tale that became the template for all spookyhouse chillers to come. Sep 01, 2016 the old dark house is a 1932 american precode horror comedy film directed by james whale and starring boris karloff. Le film the old dark house 1963 vostfr film complet. Not to be confused with haunted house movies, which tend to involve ghosts or some other supernatural entity in a horror setting. The only thing more delightful than charles addams animated credit sequence in the old dark house william castle, 1963 is the next 84 minutes. The absolute nadir of both castles and hammers horror films. I have to say that i have loved this movie since i saw it fifty years ago, and it was a revival, even then. Le film the old dark house 1963 vostfr admin 20170516t21. Nov 17, 2010 as far as historians are concerned, the first old dark house film was d. It is performed with tremendous gusto and theatrical dash. The old dark house movie put me immediately in mind of the 1960s version of the addams family tv show.

Presented in a dazzling new 4k digital restoration taken largely from the original nitrate negative, this legendary horror classic gives creepyhouse conventions a wild and unpredictable spin, laced with black humor, sexual perversity, and stylistic flourishes that at times border on the experimental. The color version was not seen until the days of home video. A couple wider shots displayed a dollop of softness, but those occurred infrequently and seemed minor. The old dark house appeared on universals schedule in february 1932 and the script was submitted to the hays office in march.

A subgenre that leans toward comedy, farce, and whodunit mysteries. The drawings in the title sequence were by charles addams, whose whole career was inspired by the 1932 version of the old dark house 1932 of which this is a remake. Le film the old dark house 1932 vostfr admin 20170528t19. It is a remake of the 1932 film of the same name directed by james whale. Unfairly maligned by the director himself castle doesnt even mention the film in his deliciously readable autobiography step right up. A deft blend of wellchosen ingredients, the old dark house is a delightfully scary horror.

Apr 03, 2017 best movies hight rating, action movies, roman movies, lifetime movies, movies in thearter, horror movies playlist. Best movies hight rating, action movies, roman movies, lifetime movies, movies in thearter, horror movies playlist. Le film the old dark house 1932 vostfr film complet. List of old dark house movies, a list of films by rugby. Jul 14, 2004 the old dark house has become a big favorite of mine too, i had two bootlegs of it before it officially became available. This article includes a list of related items that share the same name or similar names. The performances are strong and the film s influence is undeniable. Apr 27, 2018 t he great scarymovie ancestor is rereleased. The new york times praised the film, stating, there is a wealth of talent in. Presented in a dazzling new 4k digital restoration taken largely from the original nitrate negative, this legendary horror classic gives creepy house conventions a wild and unpredictable spin, laced with black humor, sexual perversity, and stylistic flourishes that at times border on the experimental. Stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house, and find themselves at the mercy of a highly eccentric and potentially dangerous family. The film s selfreferential humorwhich anticipated whales own bride of frankenstein. Check out the new trailer starring boris karloff, melvyn douglas, and charles laughton.

Being mindful that this is an old movie some of its jokes and plot points are dated. Naturally,universal films and hammer film productions ltd. The old dark house is a pale imitation of the 1932 original, despite the best efforts of fenella fielding, robert morley and joyce grenfell amongst others. The old dark house 1963 pg 1h 26min comedy, horror, mystery 31 october 1963 usa an american who sells cars in england receives a mysterious invitation from an old, eccentric millionaire to visit his house in which he lives with his twin brother. The old dark house, james whales comic horror film may not have invented a particular subgenre in which a group of travelers find themselves trapped in a mansion haunted by weirdos, but. I thought this film was very well written and performed, quite unlike the scary films of today that spend more money for the gore. Normally, that would be the whole story except that the old dark house contains a dark secret involving 101year old sir roderick femm played by john dudgeon, actually an actress named elspeth dudgeon and pyromaniac saul femm brember wills. Nothing better in this vein has ever been done, before or since. The old dark house 1932 is a terrific film, set in the ever popular haunted house on a dark, spooky rainy night. The old dark house was whales second horror film after 1931s frankenstein and his return to the genre sees the director leaning fully in to its gothic tropes.

The film performed better in the united kingdom, where it broke house records at the capitol theatre in london. Be the first to watch, comment, and share indie trailers. The credits of the old dark house even helpfully specify that, yes, this is the same karloff youre thinking of. Horace and rebecca femm, brother and sister, are the owners of a drab mansion.

Oct 12, 2017 the old dark house is a very aesthetic and cinematic film and every picture, every camera angle, every light has been placed and chosen with distinct purpose. But it is performed with tremendous gusto and theatrical dash. The offcial vhs and dvd made from a good 16mm print look 100 times better making it much easier to appreciate the visuals of the film. Cast from the mold of edgar allan poes the fall of the house of usher and the many gothic tales in its wake, j. The old dark house is a very aesthetic and cinematic film and every picture, every camera angle, every light has been placed and chosen with distinct purpose. Whale creates a film of dark moods and light banter among the guests who cant quite figure out whats with this family of weirdos. Despite the film s advanced age, the image looked terrific. Priestley originally published under the name benighted, and the new screenplay was written by robert dillon. The year after james whale directed frankenstein, he tried his hand at that genre. This is a fantastic restoration of a classic old horror movie made during the peak of boris karloffs career and directed by the great james whale.

Ive always wished that maybe one of the local cinemas would run. Dark house is a thrilling and horrifying road trip, full of twists and brutal surprises. Oct 05, 2017 the old dark house, james whales comic horror film may not have invented a particular subgenre in which a group of travelers find themselves trapped in a mansion haunted by weirdos, but. That being said the full color palette does tend to heighten the humor elements of the story as postons pink puppy dog cheeks remind us. Long lost horror film the old dark house stands as one. When it 1st started i expected id like this movie but as it went on, i was just waiting for it to be over. The old dark house marked the american film debut of charles laughton and laughton overacts outrageously as does the whole cast in the role a bluff, overbearing, but essentially good hearted manchester businessman whos got himself a sir before his name and is right proud of it. Sep 07, 2017 from the director of frankenstein, a group of stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house, and find themselves at the mercy of the highly eccentric, and potentially dangerous, femm family. The old dark house film 1932 gtv archive rohauergranada. As far as historians are concerned, the first old dark house film was d. However, they definitely do not play the good natured hosts when stranded travellers are forced to stay there because of the terrible storm. Columbia tristar, elite entertainment, anchor bay entertainment, mgmunited artists. An american who sells cars in england receives a mysterious invitation from an old, eccentric millionaire to visit his house in which he lives with his twin brother.

From the director of frankenstein, a group of stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house, and find themselves at the mercy of the highly eccentric, and potentially dangerous, femm family. The old dark house is a 1932 american precode comedy horror film directed by james. The old dark house the old dark house 1932 comedy, horror, thriller. Not to be confused with haunted house movies, which tend to involve ghosts or some other supernatural entity in a horror setting some common old dark house tropes include. Cohen has done an excellent job bringing this one to bluray. The old dark house would surely have been better suited for black and white film stock as the milieu is inherently sinister. The old dark house has become a big favorite of mine too, i had two bootlegs of it before it officially became available. Its not just that it exploited the finest that yorkshire, surrey, worcestershire and thesiger, of course. Nov 05, 2011 movie trailer to the old dark house 1963. This well performed, atmospheric thriller features the first starring horror role.