tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post4867788099635182873..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Movie Monsters! An A to Z AppreciationRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-25345050806947367772012-04-13T08:45:42.352-04:002012-04-13T08:45:42.352-04:00I vote for "beast from the haunted cave"...I vote for "beast from the haunted cave". Stupidest premise and most cheaply done monster practically ever, but the combination of a slow buildup and the fact that it would feed on its victims while they were trapped struggling and screaming seriously creeped me out as a kid and gave me 3 weeks of nightmares.Brizzonatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-88586055382678837252012-04-01T22:24:07.592-04:002012-04-01T22:24:07.592-04:00Lepus is a montster movie ? Surely you jest. The f...Lepus is a montster movie ? Surely you jest. The film was a complete joke. You've covered some good film, but this one is a complete dud. There must be other worthy candidates for the letter "L". The only monster in that film is the person who had the idea for the film.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206243406054156058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-86965105661718405432012-04-01T15:14:43.916-04:002012-04-01T15:14:43.916-04:00Great A to Z list of classic movie monsters, Rick!...Great A to Z list of classic movie monsters, Rick! We all love the classic monsters, especially Ray Harryhausen's creatures and Godzilla and Mothra here at Team Bartilucci H.Q., because in addition to being cool monsters, we always find ourselves sympathizing with the critters. I'm also a fan of the original INVISIBLE MAN. But I must admit thrillers like THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN and INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (though it's not on your list) creep me out the most, because they're killers from within; you can't just smack a microbe over the head to kill it! Excellent post, Rick, as always!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-91877809009602989422012-03-30T19:18:39.959-04:002012-03-30T19:18:39.959-04:00Fun post! I saw Frogs as a kid, on the late, late,...Fun post! I saw Frogs as a kid, on the late, late, show-we kids had fun viewing it. I would have to put Frankenstein down for F though, if I was making a list. Tivoed The H-Man and X the Unknown recently as they were on TCM, now I plan on sitting down tonight and viewing them. Tentacles was a truly awful movie, and another example of filmmakers trying to make money off of the popularity of Jaws. Glad the Shrews made your list-another fun one to watch. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-53673473391964907142012-03-30T18:02:20.812-04:002012-03-30T18:02:20.812-04:00Just returned from a little trip to this delightfu...Just returned from a little trip to this delightful post on movie monsters! I was thinking how Toho really dominates in the G category with Godzilla, Gammera, and Ghidora. The Winged Monkeys were indeed quite frightening from "The Wizard of Oz" because they lifted up the Tin Man and dropped him hard and caused the Scarecrow to fall apart all over the place, not to mention carting off Dorothy and Toto to the Wicked Witch's Castle. I was delighted to see you include them!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-12688436709177790242012-03-30T15:27:29.818-04:002012-03-30T15:27:29.818-04:00Becky, the SQUIRM worms and the KILLER TOMATOES (t...Becky, the SQUIRM worms and the KILLER TOMATOES (two sequels and a cartoon series!) are excellent additions. My wife suggested Talos, but I didn't want to focus too much on Harryhausen. Kim, my wife suggested NOSFERATU as well! I omitted it because I already listed DRACULA and Murnau's film is considered an authorized variation on Stoker's novel. Speaking of silent films, can't believe I didn't include THE GOLEM! Sark, Paul Naschy (aka Jacinto Molina Alvarez) deserved some recognition for his prolific horror film career. Your comment on the killer shrews made me laugh. Emmy, I'm with you--I love all horror pictures, even the campy ones!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-73319578292294001772012-03-30T12:32:09.285-04:002012-03-30T12:32:09.285-04:00You've given me a whole list of movies to chec...You've given me a whole list of movies to check out now :) I LOVE horror films, especially old and campy ones.Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290515700311919367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-22636022788348417232012-03-30T11:37:58.910-04:002012-03-30T11:37:58.910-04:00Ridiculously fun list, Rick. First of all, I total...Ridiculously fun list, Rick. First of all, I totally agree that Christopher Lee was the best Dracula ever and is more memorable than Bela, even sans a Hungarian accent. Nosferatu, as Kim said, is a great choice for "N," but I appreciate your mention of the underrated but always fun Paul Naschy. Other faves in your list are Q (Larry Cohen made some of the best films!), Godzilla (who doesn't love this guy, even when he's destroying cities?), X THE UNKNOWN (three cheers for Hammer Films!), and the dogs... I'm sorry, I mean the shrews in THE KILLER SHREWS. Rick, your A-to-Z lists are always fun, but this may be your best one yet!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-72843345519597510422012-03-30T00:56:58.352-04:002012-03-30T00:56:58.352-04:00Interesting choices. I disagree with "N"...Interesting choices. I disagree with "N" though: Nosferatu!Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-84023171740353495842012-03-29T21:50:42.267-04:002012-03-29T21:50:42.267-04:00Love the monsters, Rick! You've got some good...Love the monsters, Rick! You've got some good ones in there -- my favorite has to be the Ymir. He really creeped me out as a kid. But I felt sorry for him too. Invisible Man -- great film tricks. Night of the Lepus -- too funny. They may be big and have fangs, but bunnies are just too cute. Creature from the Black Lagoon also a real favorite -- very creepy when he swims upside down underneath Julie Adam! A couple of my favorites are Talos from Jason and the Argonauts, those dumb worms from Squirm (what can a bunch of worms actually do to you?), and of course, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (see worms from Squirm). Fun post, Rick.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.com