Have you seen these? What are your favorites?
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a beloved animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip. It premiered on December 9, 1965, on CBS and was written by Schulz, with direction by Bill Melendez. The special features the voices of Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown, Christopher Shea as Linus, and Tracy Stratford as Lucy.
It Comes to Life!
The Mummy (1932) is a seminal horror film produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Karl Freund. This film, released in the golden age of Universal horror, cemented the figure of the mummy as a staple in horror cinema. Starring Boris Karloff as Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian priest who is resurrected and embarks on a quest for his lost love, the film delves into themes of undying love, the occult, and the allure of ancient Egypt.
As Dr. Ernest Sovac (Boris Karloff) makes his way to the electric chair, he recalls the events that landed him on death row.
I watched the 1940 Universal Pictures, gangster – film noir -horror, movie “Black Friday” on Svengoolie. It is a science fiction horror film directed by Arthur Lubin and produced by Burt Kelly for Universal Pictures. The film stars Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, two of the most renowned figures in horror cinema, although they do not share any scenes together in this movie. The screenplay was written by Curt Siodmak, who later became famous for his work in the horror genre, including the classic “The Wolf Man” (1941).
Faust is made invisible by Ulof’s machine, and Krenner orders him to steal a critical component from a government laboratory that will allow them to mass-produce the invisibility technology.
“The Amazing Transparent Man” is a 1960 American science fiction film that delves into the realm of atomic experimentation and criminal ambition. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, a filmmaker known for his work in low-budget films, the movie has garnered attention over the years as a cult classic, despite its modest production values and brief runtime of only 57 minutes. The film centers around the character of Paul Krenner, a former military major turned criminal mastermind, who is determined to create an army of invisible soldiers to carry out his nefarious plans.
This was the first British horror film of the sound era.
The Ghoul (1933) is a British horror film that has gained a cult following over the years. Directed by T. Hayes Hunter, the movie is considered one of the early examples of British horror cinema, featuring a mix of gothic atmosphere, supernatural elements, and a standout performance by Boris Karloff, who was already famous for his role in Frankenstein (1931). The story revolves around Professor Morlant (Boris Karloff), a dying Egyptologist obsessed with ancient Egyptian rituals and the belief that a particular jewel,
“I’m gonna have to have a loooong talk with that boy”. Yes, the Beverly Hillbillies is my second induction for my Sitcom Hall of Fame.
“The Beverly Hillbillies” is a classic American sitcom that originally aired on CBS (a Filmways production) from September 26, 1962, to March 23, 1971. The show was created by writer and director Paul Henning and became one of the most popular TV shows of its time.
WARNING! “Frankenstein 1970” is the most blood-freezing horror ever created! This picture may be too dangerous for people with weak hearts! Beware!
I watched this 1958 B&W Allied Artists Pictures Corporation[1] science fiction/horror film, shot in CinemaScope[2], on Svengoolie. Baron von Frankenstein’s grandson (Boris Karloff) rents the family castle to a TV crew to fund his atomic revival of the family monster. Buying an atomic reactor, which he uses to create a living being, modeled after his own likeness before he had been tortured. by the Nazis. When the baron runs out of body parts for his work, he proceeds to kill off members of the crew, and even his faithful butler, for more spare parts.
People!!!!!!
Gossamer is an animated character in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. He was the co-star in the Bugs Bunny cartoon they showed this Saturday during the Svengoolie after-party, “Sventoonie”.
… and on the night of the full moon, at the first hour, I will make my offering of the eternal light to Anubis …
I watched this 1933 British horror film, released by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, on Svengoolie. This is considered the first British horror film of the sound era, lost until a nitrate camera negative of the film in perfect condition was found in a forgotten film vault at Shepperton Studios. A rough, incomplete, subtitled, version had been used until this discovery in the 80s. Aga Ben Dragore, a knife-wielding, enigmatic Egyptian Arab, is seeking a sacred jewel that has been stolen from an ancient tomb.
Oh, in the name of God! Now I know what it feels like to be God!
I watched the original 1931 Universal Pictures Corp. horror movie “Frankenstein” on Svengoolie. The movie was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr. (founder of Universal Studios and head of the production from 1928 to 1936) and directed by James Whale (The Old Dark House, The Invisible Man, Bride of Frankenstein). The story was written by Mary Shelley (she published the story, also called The Modern Prometheus in 1818). Svengoolie pointed out that without this movie there would have been no Herman Munster nor Franken Berry!
