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Title - The Woman Hunter
Starring - Barbara Eden, Robert Vaughn, Stuart Whitman, Sydney Chaplin, Enrique Lucero, Larry Storch
Directed by - Bernard L. Kowalski
Producer(s) - Jerome L. Epstein
Screenwriter(s) - Brian Clemens & Tony Williamson

Review

"I Dream of Jeannie" fans will love the chance to see Barbara Eden star in this wonderful mystery film. Eden portrays a wealthy woman who comes to Acapulco to rest and relax after a car accident in which she killed a man. Her husband, portrayed by Robert Vaughn, travels with her and although she had hoped he would help her in her rest and recuperation it quickly becomes apparent that he is interested in nothing more than business.

A mysterious other man by the name of Whitman soon enters the picture and although Eden’s character is flattered by the attention at first, she quickly begins to suspect that he is either making an attempt to steal her jewelry or kill her.

This discovery launches the film into a series of mysterious events as Eden’s character attempts to convince everyone, someone, anyone that the man is stalking her and means to harm her. Unfortunately, she doesn’t seem to be able to convince anyone, particularly the local police who believe she is paranoid.

Eden’s character, Dina Hunter, sports a number of gorgeous and varied outfits throughout the film, often baring that famous navel that everyone seems to have grown so accustomed to during her Jeannie days. Although she is somewhat older in this film, she is still never the less, quite beautiful.

If you’re an Eden fan and love mysteries you can’t ask for more than this film. 

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Title - The Terror
Starring - Boris Karloff, Jack Nicholson, Sandra Knight, Richard Miller, Dorothey Neumann, Jonathan Haze
Directed by - Roger Corman
Producer(s) - Roger Corman, Assoc. Prod. Francis Coppola
Screenwriter(s) - Leo Gordon & Jack Hill

Review

This film follows a young officer in Napoleon’s army who is pursuing a mysterious woman. He pursues her to a castle belonging to an elderly Baron. Here he finds out that she is the pawn of an old witch who is intent on driving the Baron to commit suicide. Strangely enough the woman bears a striking resemblance to the long dead wife of the elderly Baron. Would you believe, this is no coincidence and unraveling the mystery and secrets behind that will keep you rooted to your seat.

The truly interesting feature of this film is that it gives you the opportunity to see Jack Nicholson, who portrays the young officer, in his younger days. The actress portraying the mysterious woman is none other than Sandra Knight, who just happened to be married to Nicholson at the time this film was made. In addition, director Francis Ford Coppola did some work on this film, long before he became famous.

Much along the lines of the works by Edgar Allen Poe, this is a film that is perfect to watch late at night. The eeriness of the castle and the soundtrack accompanying the film provide the perfect backdrop for a storyline that is nothing short of creepy.

(Webmaster aside - This film was recently featured on cable TV's Turner Classic Movies) 

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Run Time - 1:30:45 File Size - 249mb

Title - The Snake People
Starring - Boris Karloff, Julissa, Charles East, Ralph Bertrand
Directed by - Jhon Ibanez
Producer(s) - Henry Verg
Screenwriter(s) - Jack Hill

Review

If you’re in the mood for a mystery this is one film you won’t want to miss. For years, the inhabitants of a small and very remote island have been practicing voodoo and worshipping an evil priest by the name of Damballah. Throughout all these years the local law officials have virtually ignored the bizarre behavior and activity of this cult.

When our protagonist Captain Labesch arrives on the island from the mainland, he becomes determined to put an end to the lawlessness that has been existing on the island and at the same time clean up the police force that has been allowing it to exist. To further his intentions he requests assistance from a wealthy plantation owner, Carl Van Molder (portrayed by Boris Karloff).

Molder owns a large portion of the island and as a result has a lot of influence over the residents of the island. While he may be a wealthy plantation owner, Van Molder has made his life’s work the study of parapsychology. He is also convinced there are secret powers of the mind. He warns the police captain not to interfere with the ancient ways of the island.

Van Molder’s niece, Anabella, is visiting and intent on accomplishing her own goals, namely forwarding a temperance movement. She tries to convince her uncle to fund the International Anti-Saloon League. Once she meets police lieutenant Andrew Wilhelm, she immediately falls in love with him, despite the fact that he is a hard drinker.

Elsewhere on the island some of the most beautiful native girls are being transformed into zombies and led by an evil snake dancer, Kalea, to attack any policemen who attempt to meddle in their rituals.

Annabella is kidnapped and it appears that she may be the next human sacrifice of the cult. Wilhelm and Labesch find they must infiltrate the ranks of the cult to save her. In the midst of their efforts they discover the secret identity of the Damballah. 

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Title - The Ghost
Starring - Barbara Steele, Peter Baldwin, Harriet White, Leonard G. Elliot, Carol Bennet, Charles Kechler, Raoul H. Newman, Reginald Price Anderson
Directed by - Robert Hampton
Producer(s) - Louis Mann
Screenwriter(s) - Robert Davidson, Robert Hampton

Review

In this gripping tale, a woman and her lover murder her husband who is a doctor. Before long some rather strange things begin to happen and they can’t help but wonder if they really killed him or if he could be returning from the dead in order to haunt them.

The film is set in early 20th century Scotland and serves as a sort of sequel to The Horrible Dr. Hitchcock. The beautiful and much renowned Queen of Horror Barbara Steel plays the gorgeous and younger wife Margaret while Peter Baldwin portrays her lover, who has been entrusted with the care of Dr. Hitchcock.

Margaret and her lover decide to poison the doctor but unfortunately they can’t seem to locate the fortune they believe should have been stashed inside his safe. They immediately begin to search the grounds; albeit under the watchful eye of the rather loyal housekeeper. After the husband’s ghost appears to return in order to settle the score, the new widow and her lover are driven to madness, paranoia and ultimately murder.

Solid direction, good casting and excellent atmospheric photography make this film a classic you will want to add to your collection. Much of the film is shot inside a gloomy mansion with exterior shots kept to a bare minimum. Riccardo Freda does an excellent job of combining lighting, camera movement and sound to create a feel that is completely foreboding and eerie.

As such, this film could very well be one of the best of this genre and definitely one of Freda’s best works. An outstanding musical score adds to the mood of this film. It is an absolute must see for all Barbara Steele fans. She is given a lot of screen time and is quite impressive in her evil role. Be prepared for a twist ending that is definitely worth waiting for but that you will never see coming. 

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Run Time - 1:35:06 File Size - 252mb