Donald Pleasence Archives - MOVIES and MANIA

SPECTERS (1987) Reviews and overview

‘If you go down to the tomb today you’re in for a nasty surprise’ Specters is a 1987 Italian supernatural horror film about the evil that is unleashed once an …

CUL-DE-SAC (1966) Reviews and overview

‘Sometimes there’s nothing left to do but laugh!’ Cul-de-sac is a 1966 British dark comedy thriller film about two gangsters on the run who take refuge in a feeble man’s …

DR. CRIPPEN (1962) Reviews and overview

‘If you want to remember your wife, send flowers. If you want to dismember her see…’ Doctor Crippen is a 1962 British true-crime film about the Edwardian doctor who was …

TERROR IN THE AISLES (1984) Reviews and overview

Scream Factory has announced the details of its Terror in the Aisles Blu-ray, which is released on October 13th 2020. The disc also includes the television cut with alternate footage …

THE FLESH AND THE FIENDS (1959) Reviews and overview

‘Murder was their business!’ The Flesh and the Fiends is a 1959 British horror feature film about Doctor Robert Knox who purchases human corpses for research from an obliging pair …

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ALONE IN THE DARK (1982) Reviews and Scream Factory Collector’s Edition Blu-ray news

Alone in the Dark, the classic horror slasher film from 1982, is being released by Scream Factory on September 14, 2021. The new cover artwork has been designed by Hugh …

THE MUTATIONS aka THE FREAKMAKER (1974) Reviews and overview

For nearly twenty years, online retailer Diabolik DVD has been the source for horror, cult and weird cinema to customers around the world. Now, in conjunction with Vidcrest, Diabolik DVD …

PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987) Reviews and 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition news

Prince of Darkness is being released by Scream Factory in 4K in a new Collector’s Edition release on 4K/Blu-ray on January 19th, 2021. 4K UHD Bonus Features: New 7.1 Dolby …

PHANTOM OF DEATH aka OFF BALANCE (1988) Reviews and overview

‘Let the symphony of slaughter begin!’ Phantom of Death aka Off Balance is a 1988 Italian giallo horror feature film about a pianist with a genetic condition that causes him …

PAGANINI HORROR (1989) Reviews and overview

Severin Films released Paganini Horror in North America as a 2-disc set that includes the CD soundtrack score by Vince Tempera on October 29th 2019. Special features: Play It Again …

DRACULA (1979) Reviews and overview

‘A Love Story’ Dracula is a 1979 British-American horror feature film directed by John Badham from a screenplay by W. D. Richter (Needful Things; Invasion of the Body Snatchers), loosely …

TALES THAT WITNESS MADNESS (1973) Reviews and overview

‘An orgy of the damned!’ Tales that Witness Madness is a 1973 British horror anthology film produced by Norman Priggen, directed by veteran horror director Freddie Francis, and written by actress Jennifer Jayne as Witness Madness. Although it …

I DON’T WANT TO BE BORN aka THE MONSTER (1975) Reviews and Network Blu-ray review

The Monster aka I Don’t Want to Be Born is released on Blu-ray in the UK by Network on 11th October 2021. Special Features: Brand-new audio commentary from the Second …

CIRCUS OF HORRORS (1960) Reviews and overview

‘One man’s lust… made men into beasts, stripped women of their souls!’ Circus of Horrors is a 1960 British horror feature film directed by Sidney Hayers (Deadly Strangers; Revenge; Assault; Night of the Eagle) from a …

DEATH LINE aka RAW MEAT (1972) Reviews and overview

‘Mind the doors!!!’ Death Line is a 1972 British horror feature film directed by American filmmaker Gary Sherman (Dead & Buried, Poltergeist III) from his own storyline. The screenplay was written by Ceri Jones and distributed as …

THE HANDS OF ORLAC (1960) Reviews and overview

The Hands of Orlac – aka Les Mains d’Orlac – is a 1960 French/British horror feature film directed by Edmond T. Gréville from a screenplay co-written with Donald Taylor and John V. Baines, based on …

EYE OF THE DEVIL (1966) Reviews and overview

‘This is the climax in mind-chilling terror!’ Eye of the Devil is a 1966 British horror film with occult and supernatural themes directed by J. Lee Thompson (10 to Midnight; Happy Birthday …

THE PIED PIPER (1972) Reviews and overview

The Pied Piper is a 1972 British feature film directed by Jacques Demy and starring Jack Wild, Donald Pleasence (Death Line; The Mutations; Halloween) and John Hurt and featuring Donovan and …

WHAT A CARVE UP (1961) Reviews and overview

What a Carve Up is a 1961 British comedy horror film produced by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman (Blood of the Vampire, Jack the Ripper, The Flesh and the Fiends) and directed by Pat Jackson from a …

Donald Pleasence – actor

Donald Pleasence (5 October 1919 – 2 February 1995) was an iconic English film, television, and stage actor. His most notable film roles include Michael Myers-obsessed psychiatrist Doctor Sam Loomis in the Halloween series and the …

HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995) Reviews and overview

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers is a 1995 American horror film and the sixth instalment in the Halloween series. Directed by Joe Chappelle from a screenplay by Daniel Farrands, the plot involves …

Horrific British Public Information Films – article

Public information films were a series of British government commissioned short films, shown during television advertising breaks. The US equivalent is the public service announcement (PSAs). The films were intended to advise the general …

NIGHT CREATURE (1978) Reviews and overview

‘Where the hunter becomes the hunted’ Night Creature – also released as Out of the Darkness; Devil Cat and Fear – is a 1978 American horror film directed by Lee …

THX 1138 (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Visit the future where love is the ultimate crime’ THX 1138 is a 1971 American science fiction film set in a dystopian future in which the populace is controlled by …

PHENOMENA (1985) Reviews and overview

Phenomena is a 1985 Italian horror film directed by Dario Argento (Tenebrae; Deep Red; The Bird with the Crystal Plumage; et al) from a screenplay co-written with Franco Ferrini. The …

NOSFERATU IN VENICE (1988) Reviews and Severin Films Blu-ray details

Nosferatu in Venice was released on Blu-ray by Severin Films on March 30th 2021. Order direct for an exclusive slipcover. The film was newly restored in 2K from the original …

THE MONSTER CLUB (1981) Reviews and overview

The Monster Club is a 1981 British comedy horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Vincent Price and John Carradine. An anthology film, it is based on the works …

THE DEVIL’S MEN (1976) Reviews and Limited Edition Indicator Blu-ray news

The Devil’s Men has received the Limited Edition Blu-ray treatment from British label Indicator, an imprint of Powerhouse Films. The release will be available on 21st February 2022 and can …

HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1989) Reviews and overview [updated]

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher horror film and the fifth instalment in the Halloween film series. The movie was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard …

HALLOWEEN (1978) Reviews and overview

‘The trick was to stay alive’ Halloween is a 1978 American slasher horror feature film directed, produced, and scored by John Carpenter, co-written with Debra Hill, and starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis (Prom Night; Terror Train; …