Showing posts with label Planet Films. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Planet Films. Show all posts

8.1.12

devils of darkness (1965)


aka Talisman.
"Come you are my chosen bride, you will follow me to the end of time."
In rural Brittany there exists a secret vampire cult, headed by Count Sinistre (Hubert Noël), praying on anyone they can get for their human sacrifices. Visiting writer Paul Baxter (William Sylvester), becomes suspicious when his traveling companions disappear and he tries to unravel the cults secrets, with inevitable results.
Takes the Hammer style and runs with it, producing a stylish and watchable horror, but one which has no real stand out moments.

23.10.10

rag doll (1961)


aka Young, Willing and Eager.
"I've had enough of you and this place."
Carol (Christina Gregg) leaves an abusive home for the bright lights of London, and is befriended by 'auntie' (Hermione Baddeley) and coffee bar owner Mort Wilson (Kenneth Griffith). Then she falls for 'bad lot' Shane (Jess Conrad), an entertainer, and she's soon pregnant and married. It is only then that she finds out that Shane is a small-time gangster and has to go on the run when a robbery goes wrong.
A morality play in the guise of a quota quickie. It won't change your world view on life, but will pass an hour well enough.

18.10.10

the painted smile (1962)


aka Murder Can Be Deadly.
"Live dangerously..."
Tom (Tony Wickert) on a drunken night out with the lads, is snagged by hostess Jo Lake (Liz Fraser). She hopes to roll him with the help of her boyfriend when she lures the mark home. Unfortunately when they arrive, they find her boyfriend dead. Frightened she bullies Tom into disposing of the body, but he comes to the attention of the police. With the law after him can he stay ahead of them whilst he strives to prove his innocence.
At under an hour in length, this has little chance to out stay its welcome. Not a classic by any means, but a well made quickie.