Once upon a time, there was a film studio that made great horror movies despite its output being far less than its rival Hammer Studios. That aside, Amicus would still remain a […]
Within the Depths of… – The Skull (1965)
Nowhere to Run and No Escape – Island of Terror (1966)
Directed by Terence Fisher, Island of Terror, released in 1966, may not be the most memorable of pictures to be associated with the man, but it is a fun one. There would […]
We Are Family – House of the Long Shadows (1983)
After many years of appearing in various horror movies, four of the genre’s biggest stars would finally come together under one roof as it were and give audiences something they had been […]
At the Mercy of the Cards – Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors (1965)
With Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors, Amicus delivers five fun-filled tales of horror to regale and entertain the audience, not to mention gifting the audience with Peter Cushing who plays Death himself. […]
Reaching… – From Beyond the Grave (1974)
1974 would see the release of the last Amicus horror anthology entitled From Beyond the Grave, one which would feature an all-star cast once again with some truly eerie stories all centred […]
Children Are the Future – Nothing but the Night (1973)
Usually, when one sees Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee on the big screen together, it is instant magic. It is immediately known that what follows is going to be good, that no […]
The Perfect Crime – Cash on Demand (1961)
Hammer Studios best known for its horror output did not only delve into the dark recesses but also comedy, drama and more during their storied output. For Cash on Demand, they would […]
Sustaining Grief – The Ghoul (1975)
Though The Ghoul may never have received the same amount of acclaim that his Hammer films did, Peter Cushing’s performance in the movie was masterful to say the least and while it […]
Almost Otherworldly… – Night of the Big Heat (1967)
If there was one dream-team during the 1960s, it was Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and director Terence Fisher. Alone, they all did great works and together, no matter the combination, they made […]
Just an Unassuming… – Asylum (1972)
Asylum, also known as House of Crazies, is a horror anthology film made in 1972 from Amicus Films, one that features a bevy of stars in four tales of madness. The movie […]
The Telltale Mind 