J.Glover.
@backagainthird.bsky.social
Lancastrian. Humanist. Socialist. Republican (in an English way 😀) ❤️ Dickens, Shakespeare, Universal horror movies, Dr Who, sci-fi & fantasy, old book shops, detectives, Enya, Republic serials & dogs. 💙NHS.
I'd imagine HAMMER's script would have been a tad more subdued and made with a more British sensibility. Those things were an already very exportable commodity for them.
November 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I'd imagine HAMMER's script would have been a tad more subdued and made with a more British sensibility. Those things were an already very exportable commodity for them.
It baffles me how a movie can be refused a certificate before it's even started production. Wonder what they thought would be unsuitable for the audience? Contemporary vampires rather than a distant, cosy setting, or the idea of an apocalyptic plague?
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It baffles me how a movie can be refused a certificate before it's even started production. Wonder what they thought would be unsuitable for the audience? Contemporary vampires rather than a distant, cosy setting, or the idea of an apocalyptic plague?
This was announced as a HAMMER movie in the late 50s, but I read than British censors vetoed the planned movie which surely can't be correct?
November 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This was announced as a HAMMER movie in the late 50s, but I read than British censors vetoed the planned movie which surely can't be correct?
My friend, there's a huge difference between well-worn character and used as a football 😃How you treat a book is a damned good judge of a person's character. And don't get me started on people who fold over a corner to mark the page... Flogging is too good for 'em!
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
My friend, there's a huge difference between well-worn character and used as a football 😃How you treat a book is a damned good judge of a person's character. And don't get me started on people who fold over a corner to mark the page... Flogging is too good for 'em!
I picked up my copy in a second-hand book shop in Edinburgh sometime in the mid-80s. Even back then, only 25 years after publication, it was in poor shape, but I had to have it. Always thought I'd find a better copy eventually, but never have.
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I picked up my copy in a second-hand book shop in Edinburgh sometime in the mid-80s. Even back then, only 25 years after publication, it was in poor shape, but I had to have it. Always thought I'd find a better copy eventually, but never have.
The ending for Kiss involving black magic, was originally written to be the final scene of Brides but Cushing objected to it. Interestingly, my very, very battered paperback copy of Brides does have that ending.
November 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The ending for Kiss involving black magic, was originally written to be the final scene of Brides but Cushing objected to it. Interestingly, my very, very battered paperback copy of Brides does have that ending.
I could just look at the poster for 90 or so minutes and be entertained. That there's a terrific movie as well is a bonus.
November 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I could just look at the poster for 90 or so minutes and be entertained. That there's a terrific movie as well is a bonus.
Morning chum. Have a good weekend.
November 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Morning chum. Have a good weekend.
As close to an accurate portrayal of the Count as Lee ever got. A stylish and atmospheric adaptation. Lom's Van Helsing is reliable, if unmemorable. Even Kinski - never known to underact - turns in a subtle performance.
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
As close to an accurate portrayal of the Count as Lee ever got. A stylish and atmospheric adaptation. Lom's Van Helsing is reliable, if unmemorable. Even Kinski - never known to underact - turns in a subtle performance.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of a more dangerous British actor than Reed. I always think he'd have made an interesting 007.
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Off the top of my head, I can't think of a more dangerous British actor than Reed. I always think he'd have made an interesting 007.
Really? Always thought they'd worked together before that.
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Really? Always thought they'd worked together before that.
With 'Now A Major Motion Picture' emblazoned on the front.
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
With 'Now A Major Motion Picture' emblazoned on the front.
Your posts quite often highlight a movie that I either didn't know about or haven't seen yet. Too many to mention, but pointing me in the direction of the Yokai Monsters trilogy is the highlight👍
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Your posts quite often highlight a movie that I either didn't know about or haven't seen yet. Too many to mention, but pointing me in the direction of the Yokai Monsters trilogy is the highlight👍
That's the one I've ordered. As usual with Indicator, there's a ton of special features. By the way, I watched Creepshow after your post from yesterday, and absolutely loved it!👍
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
That's the one I've ordered. As usual with Indicator, there's a ton of special features. By the way, I watched Creepshow after your post from yesterday, and absolutely loved it!👍
You're probably right, but the term "Dog that didn't bark", can always refer to male impotence.
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
You're probably right, but the term "Dog that didn't bark", can always refer to male impotence.
*Checks Amazon*😃
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
*Checks Amazon*😃
I have to admit I've never seen this. But I have read the book, so I claim half a point😃
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I have to admit I've never seen this. But I have read the book, so I claim half a point😃
I certainly knew nothing about it til that decade.
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I certainly knew nothing about it til that decade.