It sounds like a fairly good premise for a karloff movie, but somehow the haunted strangler manages to be little more than a lessthanmemorable vehicle highlighted by karloffs efforts to do the jekyll and hyde gimmick and lowlighted by the film s inability to really get going for the first half hour and the sudden dropping of the judas. Directed by robert day, the haunted strangler stars boris karloff, jean kent and elizabeth allen. Written by john croydon and jan read, based on reads short story stranglehold. The film was inspired by the boston strangler, a serial killer of the 1960s. Incidentally, though strangulation is involved in the crimes, the films title is. Elizabeth allan and diane aubrey play mother and daughter. The strangler 1964 released at the height of the boston strangler killings, this film revolves around lonely and disturbed hospital lab worker leo kroll victor buono. Rent the haunted strangler 1957 starring boris karloff and antonio margheriti on dvd and bluray. Grip of the strangler letterboxd your life in film. It follows a group of high school students trying to escape the wrath of a few ghastly spirits. Alas, once the films major twist becomes known, the haunted strangler collapses into almost complete risibility. Featuring boris karloff in two of his most horrifying roles the haunted strangler and corridors of blood, and two classic scifi treats from the atomic age. Secondly it should be stated that the less you know about this movie before watching it the. Image also released another, vastly superior karloff film of the same period that id recommend over the haunted strangler.
The closest karloff came to playing jekyll and hyde, and he is quite excellent. The haunted strangler trailer directed by robert day and starring boris karloff, jean kent, elizabeth allan, anthony dawson, vera day. Boris karloff plays 19thcentury novelist james rankin, who becomes obsessed with the longclosed. Set in victorian times, boris karloff plays a determined writer who becomes obsessed with a twentyyearold case surrounding the haymarket strangler and intends to prove that the young man who was hanged for the murders two decades earlier was, in fact, innocent.
Anthony dawson filmographie le guide des films en francais. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Producer richard gordon was a loyal fan, and when karloff found a script he liked, he brought it to his young friend. The haunted strangler is a far better film than karloffs horror vehicles from earlier in the decade, when universal used him as marquee bait but only gave him glorified bits to play. Corridors of blood gave the appearance of being a film that started out as an earnest and serious medical drama but was contorted into a horror film by its nearness to the anglohorror cycle that was started by hammer studios in 19578. The haunted strangler or grip of the strangler extras making off. The haunted strangler is a far better film than karloffs horror vehicles from earlier in the decade, when universal used him as marquee bait but. John, christopher lee, anthony dawson, bill edwards, robert ayres, bill nagy, carl jaffe, robert day, spencer gordon bennet, charles f. The haunted strangler aka the grip of the strangler by. The film is set in victorian england where karloff plays james rankin, a. A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Winter night jazz music stress relief relaxing cafe jazz music for sleep, work, study duration. Motherless has a very large and active community where you can meet like minded individuals. Oct 05, 2012 the haunted strangler trailer directed by robert day and starring boris karloff, jean kent, elizabeth allan, anthony dawson, vera day. Novelist investigating the twentyyear old haymarket strangler case slowly comes to realize that he is the actual culprit. A victorian novelist boris karloff reopens the case of the supposedly hanged haymarket strangler. The haunted strangler 1958, corridors of blood 195862, first man into space 1959, the atomic submarine 1959 directors. A novelist boris karloff investigates the case of the notorious haymarket strangler, convinced that the man who hanged for five gruesome murders was. The haunted strangler 1958 classic horror film board. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Wikiproject film rated startclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject film. An exaggerated walk and a twisted arm complete the illusion. Available in various sizes unframed or framed wall art in classic flat matte black wood frame. A surprisingly competent little film with notable streaks of misogyny and sadomasochism running through it. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Marshall thompson, marla landi, arthur franz, dick foran, boris karloff, betta st. Murder mystery drama starring nigel patrick and yvonne mitchell. Sapphire 1959 starring nigel patrick and yvonne mitchell. The haunted strangler also known as grip of the strangler and originally titled the judas hole was a 1958 british horror film directed by robert day. The haunted strangler tweet share post bookmark subscribe there was a period in the early to mid1950s where the horror genre, in hindsight, was appearing to go through. The haunted strangler aka the grip of the strangler.
Sep 10, 2018 murder mystery drama starring nigel patrick and yvonne mitchell. Nineteenthcentury english author james rankin boris karloff believes that the wrong man was hanged twenty years earlier for a series of murders, but his investigations lead him to a horrible and. Twenty years after the accused is convicted and executed, a novelist played by boris karloff decides to launch. The movie is still watchable, however, and for any karloff collector, a must. The haunted strangler is a 1958 film about a researcher investigating a notorious serial killer hanged twenty years earlier who seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler directed by robert day. The haunted strangler is much more of an overt horror film. A novelist boris karloff investigates the case of the notorious haymarket strangler, convinced that the man who hanged for five gruesome murders was not the real culprit, only to have his research uncover an even more horrible secret. Even with the trailer, the disc only runs 80 minutes. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the haunted strangler near you.
Ghostquake also known as haunted high is a 2012 american madefortelevision horror film produced by syfy. The murder of a young woman in london exposes deep racial tensions and prejudices inherent in the area. The strangler is a 1964 crime thriller, directed by burt topper and starring victor buono, david mclean, davey davison and ellen corby, with a screenplay by bill s. Haunt, an ep by bastille haunt, song by banks from her album the altar. Theres a bit of oedipus rex in the haunted strangler, though its not readily apparent at first. However, when he picks up a scalpel used by the murderer, he finds himself possessed by the killers.
Rent the haunted strangler 1957 on dvd and bluray dvd. Haunted comics, a horrorsuspense anthology comic book series. The englishlanguage posters for movies like a clockwork orange and planet of the apes may be seared into your brain, but theyve got nothing on these often psychedelic french film posters. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. For 1959 it looks pretty good, with nice sets and costumes, and a few decent effects. Both the haunted strangler and corridors of blood were released to dvd some years ago by image entertainment. It was adapted from stranglehold, a story which screenwriter jan read had written specially for boris karloff, and was shot back to back with. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film. It was adapted from stranglehold, a story which screenwriter jan read had written specially for boris karloff, and was shot back to back with producer richard gordons fiend without a face, with both later being released as a double. Camila mendes, aka veronica on riverdale, thinks time jumps and college drama are in store for season 5 of her hit tv show. The haunted 1991 film, an american madefortv film directed by robert mandel. Directed by robert day first man into space 1959, she 1965, slew of superior tv movies such as, the house on green apple road 1970, ritual of evil 1970, in broad daylight 1971, the initiation of sarah 1978 and television dramas. Based on shirley jacksons brilliant novel the haunting of hill house, this film finds a small group of guests participating in a paranormal study of a supposedly haunted mansion. The film stars marshall thompson, kynaston reeves, michael balfour.
A writer investigating the execution of a serial killer known as the haymarket strangler 20 years previously begins to suspect that the wrong man might have been hanged. Grip of the strangler aka the haunted strangler is a 1958 britishamerican horror feature film directed by robert day the initiation of sarah. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical. Though imperfect, the haunted strangler showcases boris. I am still kicking myself in the buttocks repeatedly for having missed the double feature of boris karloffs the haunted strangler 1958 and targets 1968 at nycs film forum a little while back. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. Robert day, spencer bennet the criterion collection. Grip of the strangler 1958 the image could not be loaded. Produced by john croydon, and directed by robert day, the haunted strangler and corridors of blood were shot back to back and released both in 1958. Haunted 1977 film, an american film starring aldo ray. Although the film gives away its secrets prematurely, its karloffs performance as a menacing psychotic killer that overrides the effects of plot predictability.
The criterion collection commences the new year on a high note by granting us this longawaited and very cultish fourdisc box set of four genre favorites from ace producers richard. Jun 09, 2007 1958 karloff, jean kent out shocks them all. While investigating the execution of an infamous serial killer hanged in the 1930s, a researcher starts to seem newly possessed by the dead murderer. Available in various sizes unframed or framed wall art in. Set in london, england circa 1860, accomplished writer james rankin boris karloff develops an obsessive interest in a twenty year old series of cancan girl killings.
Publication date 1958 usage public domain topics horror, crime, mystery publisher amalgamated productions language english. Unfortunately the low budget imposes a claustrophobic itch you cant really scratch before the end but boris karloffs killer was pretty clever. Haunted, a horrorsuspense anthology comic book series. The haunted strangler is an above average murder mystery tinged with supernatural elements.
The stranger in between is a blackandwhite british film directed by charles crichton and released in 1952. The haunted strangler or grip of the strangler, as letterboxd likes to call it concerns a notorious british serial killer known as the haymarket strangler, whose identity has supposedly been revealed to the police. Originally released in england as grip of the strangler, the haunted strangler was distributed by mgm in 1961. The haunted strangler begins in the london of 1860, where a bloodhungry mob is cheering the hanging of edward styles, aka the haymarket strangler. The haunted strangler 1958 vera day in the haunted strangler 1958. The haunted, an american madefortv film directed by robert mandel.
The film was directed by jeffrey lando and written by paul a. The haunted strangler is a 1958 britishamerican horror film directed by robert day. The haunted strangler 1958 the haunted strangler 1958. Boris karloff and tim turner in grip of the strangler 1958. Dec, 2006 trailer for thr boris karloff supernatural thriller, produced in 1958 by amalgamated productions. It was adapted from stranglehold, a story which screenwriter jan read. Image also released another, vastly superior karloff film of the same. Classic horror movie poster the haunted strangler wall art, giclee print that will never fade with beautiful vibrant colors. A writer investigating the execution of a serial killer known as the haymarket strangler twenty years previously begins to. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Grip of the strangler the haunted strangler 1958 rotten. The haunted strangler nineteenthcentury english author james rankin boris karloff believes that the wrong man was hanged twenty years earlier for a series of murders, but his investigations lead him to a horrible and, for him, gruesomely inescapable secret. Hunted is a crime drama in the form of a chase film, starring dirk bogarde, and written by jack whittingham and michael mccarthy. The haunted strangler 1958 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Haunted buffy comic, an anthology of comics based on the television series buffy the vampire slayer. Publication date 1958 usage attributionnoderivatives 4. The haunted strangler 1958 not rated crime, mystery, horror. The haunted strangler starts off like a clone of corridors of blood that takes forever to get off the ground. While director robert day and the makeup man were discussing how to achieve boris karloffs metamorphosis without undue complication or expense, the actor volunteered that he could achieve the effect by taking out his dentures. The indifferent cackling of the crowd despite the desperate protests from the innocent victim makes for an unsettling opening. Of the few films she appeared in, the haunted strangler is the most successful at. Watch the haunted strangler 1958 full movie free online. The haunted strangler is a 1958 film about a researcher investigating a notorious serial killer hanged twenty years earlier who seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
The haunted strangler also known as grip of the strangler and originally titled the judas hole is a 1958 britishamerican horror film directed by robert day. Monsters and madmen the haunted strangler corridors of blood the atomic submarine first man into space the criterion collection. Consider carefully, though, before you buy the dvd at this price. Horrors of the black museum 1959 theatrical trailer duration. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In 19th century england a social reforme is trying to prove a dead mans innocence little realizing he is sealing his own. The haunted strangler 1958 the criterion collection. The haunted strangler classic horror movie poster in 2020. Its a little unfair to judge this film in 2020, because to my eyes it is unsophisticated and silly, but at the time i imagine this would have been somewhat imaginative and definitely a little different.
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