The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)/Horror of Dracula (1958) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from a reissue run of "Curse of Frankenstein" (1957) and "Horror of Dracula" (1958) in the Pacific Northwest. Seven Arts Productions was responsible for USA distribution of this run of the Hammer double.

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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
“The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957) is a seminal horror film directed by Terence Fisher and produced by Hammer Film Productions. The story follows Baron Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist, who embarks on a daring experiment to create life from dead tissue. With the help of his mentor, Paul Krempe, Frankenstein successfully reanimates a creature assembled from various body parts. However, the creature’s unpredictable and violent behavior leads to unforeseen consequences, testing the limits of Frankenstein’s ambition and morality. The film is notable for its atmospheric Gothic style, vivid color cinematography, and standout performances by Peter Cushing as Victor Frankenstein and Christopher Lee as the Creature. This movie marked the beginning of Hammer’s successful series of horror films and established a new era of cinematic horror.

Director: Terence Fisher
Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Mary Shelley
Stars: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart
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Horror of Dracula (1958)
“Horror of Dracula” (1958), directed by Terence Fisher, is a classic Gothic horror film that reimagines Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale. The story begins with Jonathan Harker arriving at Count Dracula’s castle under the guise of a librarian, but with a hidden agenda to destroy the vampire. However, Harker’s plan goes awry, and he becomes one of Dracula’s victims. The narrative then shifts to Harker’s friend, Dr. Van Helsing, who takes up the mission to hunt down Dracula and protect Harker’s loved ones from the vampire’s sinister influence. The film is renowned for its atmospheric tension, striking performances by Christopher Lee as Dracula and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing, and its significant impact on the horror genre, establishing Hammer Films as a powerhouse in cinematic horror.

Director: Terence Fisher
Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Bram Stoker
Stars: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough
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September 24, 1965 ad (Seattle) - This is one of my all-time favorite movie ads.