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Shot in colour and released in 1957, “The Curse of Frankenstein” is, of course, the film that made Hammer Films a household name for horror/thriller movie fans all over the world. To fully relish the importance and impact of “Curse”, you have to eye at it in the context of the time when it was made. By the mid-fifties, fright films had long passed their peak in Hollywood–certainly in terms of quality. Shaded and white “quickies”, with almost no budget, were being churned out for teenagers to perceive at the drive-in ( at least, those who were watching the hide! ) Shlock-masters like Roger Corman and Bert Gordon were turning out “masterpieces” like “The Wasp Woman” and “The Unbelievable Broad Man”.
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Suddenly, we have a exiguous studio in England, making a anxiety film with obliging production values, gorgeously creepy sets, fair costumes, professional actors and a talented director, Terence Fisher. At the same time, along with a classy gape, you add liberal amounts of gore ( certainly by 1950s standards ), and a couple of voluptuous “damsels in wound” who can shout lustily when they encounter the monster. It was a winning formula that Hammer would raise to an art get.
Peter Cushing plays Baron Von Frankenstein, and his terrific performance dominates the film. His character goes through quite a transformation from absorbing scientist to an obsessive fiend, definite to “originate life” at, literally, any cost. His mentor/friend Paul Krempe ( Robert Urquhart ) is an keen assistant at first, but soon becomes alienated by the Baron’s frantic and ultimately murderous behaviour. Sometimes body parts are easily available–sometimes you have to be “creative” in obtaining them!
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Of course, this flesh and blood “jigsaw puzzle” comes to life in the make of a frightening, pathetic creature played by Christopher Lee, who soon breaks loose, displaying no appreciation whatsoever for being “born”! As I mentioned earlier, two resplendent women “round out” the cast. Glowing Hazel Court is Elizabeth, the Baron’s betrothed, and Valerie Gaunt is Justine the maid. Justine is, as they say in England, the Baron’s “bit on the side”–when she threatens to spill all the Baron’s secrets unless he marries her, you impartial know that her future is “cloudy”.
“Curse” may not be Hammer’s best film, but it keep the studio on the plan and started an enduring partnership of two very stunning actors–Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
The DVD exhibits advantageous colour, with occasional haziness and mono sound. The extras are sparse–a few notes on other Hammer films, and a trailer. I would have loved some comments from Mr. Lee–sadly Peter Cushing passed away some time ago.
Still, if you like classic panic films, “Curse” has to be in your collection–its importance cannot be over-estimated. Recommended.
A very murky footnote, dated 30 April 2008. Ms. Hazel Court has passed away at age 82. She was most illustrious for her roles in horror/suspense films produced by the Hammer Studios and also Roger Corman. A talented actress, she always brought glamour and a touch of class to any production she was alive to in.
I’ve got to thank Warner Bros. for finally coming out with “The Curse of Frankenstein” on DVD. And where as I was a bit suspect of the quality of the film element stale for the “Scare of Dracula” DVD released on the same date as “Curse”, I have no complaints at all about the quality of this film’s presentation by Warner.
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It is dazzling. And apparently Warner extinct a very splendid quality source print for this release. The colors are magnificent, and the widescreen presentation is satisfying. As a mountainous admirer of Hammer films, it is titillating to finally survey this beautifully photographed film as it was seen on the mammoth veil in 1958.
The memoir is remarkable closer to Mary Shelley’s current original, though the creature, here played by Christopher Lee, is great like the one portrayed by Karloff; great, horrifying to watch at, and almost an “idiot” in vivid capacity, but somehow tugging at our sympathies. But he is more hideous to look in this film, with his unpleasant white complexion, and bizarre, searching eyes. As the film progresses, he becomes even harder to search for as he is ravaged by the horrid encounters that accomplish up his sunless, short existence.
And Peter Cushing is amazing in his portrayal of Baron Victor Frankenstein. He is a single-minded, driven scientist. Both quick-witted intellectually, and uncompromising in vision. And yet, he is also not exactly spoiled, though his actions are, as is seen clearly by the murdering of his one-time lover and maid, Justine, as you peep both determination and regret reflected in his expressions, while he listens to her screams.
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It’s easy to stare why, when viewing both “Anxiety of Dracula” and “Curse of Frankenstein”, these two films made Cushing and Lee international stars and fear icons. Both films have reach to characterize all that made Hammer Sudios vast in their glory days, with lavish period sets, shapely color photography, and music scores that rivalled bigger budget Hollywood films.
The DVD itself holds no extras of worthwhile mention. The facts presented in the petite allotment called “The Making of a Monster” are nothing that any entry level Hammer film follower would not know already. It’s a shame that Christopher Lee couldn’t be encouraged into doing a commentary, or a short interview on the film’s history and its influence on new fear. That may not be Warner Bros. fault, as we all know, Lee has been very busy of leisurely on the colossal conceal, and keeps very busy off of hide.
Both “Curse of Frankenstein” and “The Awe of Dracula” DVDs are a must for Hammer film lovers. Hopefully, if sales are trustworthy, Warner will release the other Hammer films they absorb license to, such as “Taste the Blood of Dracula” and “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave”.
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