Tag Archives: noir

The Others

Who else is in the house? No, it’s not a belated sequel to the 1972 Canadian horror hit The Other, but it explores similar edge-of-your-seat supernatural territory. Spanish director/writer/composer Alejandro Amenábar spent a few years developing this Cruise-Wagner Production. His … Continue reading

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The Gift

D’oh! Raimi! A lot of folks hadn’t heard of Sam Raimi before he directed A Simple Plan, but of course he already had quite a following. There’s a huge cult of Raimi fans, which has grown in number since his … Continue reading

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The Girl Who Knew Too Much DVD

Vintage Bava thriller It was supposed to be a romantic thriller ala Hitchcock’s The Lady Vanishes, but for director Mario Bava, that approach just wouldn’t do. He was just returning from his first break in years, six months off following … Continue reading

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The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse DVD

Deserves more eyes on it CBS’ late, unlamented TV show Big Brother ain’t got nothing on Dr. Mabuse. Fritz Lang’s return to the character he made famous in a series of German films reflecting the methods of the rising Nazi … Continue reading

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The Girl Hunters DVD

Hammer nails another The opening of The Girl Hunters (1963) reveals ultra-tough detective Mike Hammer in a familiar situation: beat up, drunk, and lying in an alley. But there’s something unfamiliar here: though Hammer surely has his own voice and demeanor, … Continue reading

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