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A horror classic
by trixster (movies profile)
Jun 28, 2007
Raines' chilling performance and the ground-breaking special effects would be enough for this film to be the best of the classic Universal horror flicks, but it's also got a terrific story - probably the best H.G. Wells adaptation put on screen - and some truly terrifying moments. It's incredibly dark and violent for a 1930s film. Putting aside the obvious faults of a movie from that era - melodramatic acting, unintentional comedy (or is it intentional?) - this film is one of the all-time horror classics. The iconic image of Griffin in his dark sunglasses and bandage-wrapped head is inherently frightening, as much as Hannibal Lecter or Norman Bates. One of my personal favourites. |
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