Author Archive: Retro

Adaptation of Connell’s “Most Dangerous Game” has a mad scientist luring teenagers to his island, where he hunts and kills them. How often do you get to see Mike Brady (Reed) in a Horror movie?! Written and Produced by Ralph Brooke. Dir. Ralph Brooke

After stealing a necklace from a rich socialite, a master criminal known as “The Bat” escapes to the country where he terrorizes the inhabitants of a spooky mansion. From a novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Dir. Roland West

One of the best versions of the classic Stevenson tale. Barrymore’s acting genious is made evident in his amazing transformations between the two title characters. Dir. John S. Robertson

A small town is terrorized by a crazed maniac. Gorey violence and nudity, marks this bloody slasher flick.

Mad scientist Lugosi’s eighty year old wife requires frequent injections of fresh blood to keep her youthful appearance. As a dedicated husband, Lugosi snatches recently dead young brides to drain them of their living fluid.

Scientist searching for an answer to over-population creates a serum with an interesting side effect: it causes shrews to grow to killer size. Produced by Ken Curtis. Dir. Ray Kellogg

A weirdo murders various Santa Clauses in assorted ways.

The community of Santa Monica is plagued by a serial killer…or could it just be an invisible alien acting in self defense? Well-produced sci-fi with some cool effects for its time. Dir. W. Lee Wilder

Vampire satire starring Oscar-winner Louise Fletcher.