I recently picked up one of these (at a discount) for a client project and frankly I'm not impressed. The quality of the actual ring is nothing special. It's rather large and, due to it being cast in a pot metal, it can't be resized. I can't speak to the level of screen authenticity . . . but it...
Bride of Frankenstein is one of those rare instances where the sequel is superior to the original.
Personally, I think Dracula (1931) is much stiffer and less dynamic than Frankenstein. Lugosi is great but the rest of the film is flat.
I'd suggest checking out some early German Expressionist-type films and then giving Frankenstein another chance.
Just out of curiosity, what's your opinion on Lon Chaney Sr. movies?
Monster Squad (remake) is currently in preproduction.
Personally, I'd like to see Dead and Buried remade . . . As well as a proper adaptation of I Am Legend.
I'm not trying to deny Romero his legacy or anything, I just think his biggest contribution to the genre has been the inspiration he's provided to other creative people.
I think Romero is a perfectly competent filmmaker . . . but a terrible writer. Most of his films are dull and plodding and the interpersonal relationships and dialogue are just plain awful. The non-zombie movies he's written are beyond unbearable.
He gets far too much credit for his "social...
I've posted this in another thread but I thought it might be welcome news here as well . . . I'm currently offering a custom medallion that makes an ideal "finishing touch" to these Dracula busts.
Feel free to contact me directly: [email protected]
Hello! I'm the person doing the 1:1 Dracula medallion prop.
Feel free to contact directly for further info:
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Thank you for your support!