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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Book: Robinson Crusoe
By Daniel DeFoe
Film: Robinson Crusoe (1954)
Published in 1719, the novel firstly was published under the name Robinson Crusoe leading many people to think the story was real and the book was a travelogue about incidents. It was the beginning of the realistic novel and gave birth to modern fiction.
Directed by Luis Brunel in 1954 and starring Dan O’Herlihy who was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor, the film is considered one of the first survival films. The film deals with a man who loses his mind and finds companionship as his only salvation. Many of the crew were sick from malaria and dysentery causing numerous delays upon its release and filming. Jaimie Fernandez spoke no English and learned on set at the same time his character Friday did.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ); Forming the Plot (5.03); Plot Synopsis (06.49); Book Thoughts (15.05); Introducing a Film (1:10.07); Film Trailer (1:11.09); Lights, Camera, Action (1:12.56);; Final Thoughts (1:40.04); End Credits (1:44.45); Closing Credits (1:46.53)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Civilization (Bong Bong Bong I Don’t Want to Leave the Congo) by The Andrews Sisters and Danny Kaye. Copyright 1947 Decca Records
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Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Book: The Time Machine
by H G Wells
Film: The Time Machine (1960)
Published in 1895, the science fiction novella would popularize time travel using a device or a contraption. The story shares Wells socialist political views, his views on life and abundance and contemporary angst against industrial relations.
The 1960’s George Pal MGM film, starring Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux and Alan Young would use stop motion animation to help flourish the story. The film was a box office success. Pal wanted to film in London but to budgetary reasons had to settle for Culver City in California. Interesting fact, George Pal was going to film a sequel but unfortunately, he died before production.
We are joined by Tom Diamon (LLPodcast’s Dark Shadow show), John Collado (Illustrator), Jim Nemeth and Bob Madison (author of It Came From... The Stories and Novels Behind Classic Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction Films).
You can follow John Collado via his website: https://www.artstation.com/johncolladoart
You can find more information on Jim Nemith and Bob Madison’s book via this website: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53466952-it-came-from-the-stories-and-novels-behind-classic-horror-fantasy-an
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ); Forming the Plot (20.21); Plot Synopsis (22.08); Book Thoughts (24.51); The Future of the Time Traveller (1:16.34); Introducing a Film (1:27.11); Film Trailer (1:28.15); Lights, Camera, Action (1:30.42); Books To Take To The Future (2:30.10); End Credits (1:27.31); Closing Credits (2:30.42)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – The Future It Ain’t What It Used To Be by Pandora’s Box from the album Original Sing. Copyright 1989 EMI Import
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Book: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
by Victor Hugo
Film: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
(1939)
Published in 1831, Victor Hugo would make a stand against Gothic buildings being modernised or torn down to make way for more modern buildings. Notre-Dame is a main character within the text creating long standing narrative about the famous building that doesn’t really add to the story.
In 1939, William Dieterle would direct and the film stars Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara in the starring roles. The film would tack on a happy ending that most film adaptions still use creating a romantic dramatic film. Paris and Notre-Dame were built on a western ranch in Culver City and the film would have the essence of World War II as it stirs up feelings of Jews displacement during this time. The film would become a box office hit. The film was made for $1.8 million and considered one of the most expensive films by RKO at that time.
We are joined by Shanta Pasika, Hexane Arcane. Make sure you watch her show and share, comment, like and subscribe. She can be found at the following links:
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Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); Plot Synopsis (10.21); Forming the Plot (11.52); Book Thoughts (16.44); Final Thoughts of Book (1:02.52); Introducing a Film (1:08.18); Film Trailer (1:09.07); Lights, Camera, Action (1:10.51); Epilogue (1:37.18); End Credits (1:47.05); Closing Credits (1:48.50)
Closing Credits – Of Monster and Men by Human from the album Beneath the Skin. Copyright 2015 Sony ATV Music Publishing
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Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Book: A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Film: A Christmas Carol (1951)
aka released as Scrooge in the UK
Published in 1843, the story would vitalised the Victorian Christmas traditions that were being looked at during this time. It would be the influence of Western style Christmas ever since.
In 1951, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Alastair Sims as Scrooge would be considered the best adaption of the story that is most definitely had its share of adaptions. In the US, the film was to premiere at the Radio Music Hall in New York but was considered to gloomy and dark for their festive environment. The film was a huge hit in the UK but a disappointment in the US where they felt that Christmas films should be bright and cheery.
We are joined by Mary O’Leary, Producer of daytime dramas and the new Jonathan Frid biographical documentary coming your way in 2021 and John Collado, artist extraordinaire.
You can find John Collado’s art on his website at: https://johncolladoart.com/
Opening Credits; Introduction (2.39); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (8.11); Plot Synopsis (15.16); Forming the Plot (16.17); Book Thoughts (20.27); Final Thoughts of Book (44.17); Death of a Bounty Hunter (55.52); Introducing a Film (57.29); Film Trailer (58.24); Lights, Camera, Action (1:00.35); Epilogue (1:19.21); End Credits (1:25.41); Closing Credits (1:27.26)
It’s Christmas Eve – taken from the album A Christmas Horror Story by Alex Kashkin
God Bless Us Everyone – A Christmas Carol words and music by Alan Menken and Lyn Ahrens
You’re a Mean One Mr Grinch by Aimee Mann taken from the album A Drifter In The Snow
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Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Book: Call of the Wild
By Jack London
Film: Call of the Wild (1934)
Published in 1903, this short adventure novel would tell the story of a Buck, who is stolen from his home and sold into the service of being a sled dog. The story would first be serialised in 1903 in the Saturday Evening Post and later put together as a novel in 1904.
The film directed by William A Wellman and starring Clark Gable, Loretta Young and Jack Oakie would omit all the storylines but one. The film would be a box office success and be the last film released by 20th Century before merging with Fox to become 20th Century Fox. The film would later be recognised as the film that Clark Gable impregnated Loretta Young whom gave birth to their illegitimate daughter Judy.
We are joined by C. Derrick Cloud-Miller who joins us to discuss his new novel and join in on his love of Call of the Wild. You can listen to him on his podcast – Butterflies Make Me Angry at the following site: https://americanjusticepodcast.com/ and don’t forget to check out his new book Starving Zoey at https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Zoe-Splatter-Western-Book-ebook/dp/B08HWBDC7C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=starving+zoe&sr=8-1 and his other podcast American Justice Podcast: https://americanjusticepodcast.com/ or check out his website at: http://cderickmiller.com
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (11.56); Plot Synopsis (16.37); Forming the Plot (20.35); Final Thoughts of Book (1:22.22); Death Of A Bounty Hunter (1:33.30); Introducing a Film (1:35.07); Film Trailer (1:35.45); Lights, Camera, Action (1:37.02); Epilogue (2:00.02); End Credits (2:09.44); Closing Credits (2:11.09)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
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Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
McClain Lindquist is a director and writer, known for The Tell Tale Heart (2020) and BassMint Pros: Localized
Tell Tale Heart (2020) - Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's original text, this original psychological thriller story has been re-imagined in this mind-bending, pulse-pounding, bloody-disgusting short film.
You can follow McClain Lindquist, Tell Tale Heart and BassMint Productions on the following links below:
Website: https://telltalemovie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telltalemovie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/telltalefilm
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTellTaleHeartShortFilm
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/telltalemovie
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11622026/
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Book: Treasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Film: Treasure Island (1950)
First published as a serial in the children’s magazine Young Folks from 1881 – 1882 and later as a book in 1883, this is considered the first coming of age novel and is noted for its atmosphere, characters and action.
In 1950, Disney studios would film an adaption directed by Byron Haskins and starring Bobbie Driscoll and Robert Newton. This would be Disney’s first completely live action and first screen adaption of Treasure Island in color. Filmed in entirely in England, the film would be released on home video with nine minutes cut to ensure it received a G rating but has since been released on video in its uncut format.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (9.02); Plot Synopsis (12.15); Forming the Plot (13.36); Book Thoughts (18.19); Final Thoughts of Book (44.17); Introducing a Film (52.10); Film Trailer (52.44); Lights, Camera, Action (54.51); Epilogue (1:10.21); End Credits (1:21.59); Closing Credits (1:22.51)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
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Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Book:
The Count of Monte Cristo (1844)
by Alexandre Dumas
Film:
The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
Beginning in the early days of the Hundred Day period, this adventure story deals with hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. It centres on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. His plans have devastating consequences for both the innocent and the guilty.
The 1934 film directed by Rowland V Lee and starring Robert Donat and Elissa Land, this would be the first sound adaption of the film (there were five silent films before this). The film would prove to be a box office smash which would lead to two sequels. The film takes some liberties from its source material. To date the only adaption that is faithful to the film is a 39 part ITC television serial starring Richard Chamberland from 1975.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.53); Plot Synopsis (8.13); Forming the Plot (14.49); Book Thoughts (49.01); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (52.19); Introducing a Film (55.25); Film Trailer (56.20); Lights, Camera, Action (58.37); Epilogue (1:19.23); End Credits (1:24.23); Closing Credits (1:25.08)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
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Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Book: The Passionate Bride (1941)
by Thorne Smith
Film: I Married A Witch (1942)
Directed by Rene Clair and starring Fredric March, Veronica Lake, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway, the film would be the basis for the hit 1960's television programme Bewitched.
Based on the book by Thorne Smith who also wrote the very popular Topper book which was also made into a successful film and television show, he would die before finishing the book. The book was posthumously finished by Norman M Matson.
The comedic film plays for laughs and is a social commentary of the times, unfortunately there was alot of trouble on the set as no one seemed to get along. Now that is what we call acting.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.36); Forming the Plot (12.02); Film Short (44.17); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (45.07); Film Trailer (48.39); Lights, Camera, Action (50.08); Epilogue (1:17.15); End Credits (1:22.52); Closing Credits (1:24.29)
Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
Closing Credits – Closing Credits from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
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Saturday Aug 01, 2020
Saturday Aug 01, 2020
STOKER’S WILDE
Years before either becomes a literary legend, Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde must overcome their disdain for one another to battle the Black Bishop, a mysterious madman wielding supernatural forces to bend the British Empire to his will. With the help of a European vampire expert, a spirited actress and an American businessman, our heroes fight werewolves, vampires and the chains of Victorian morality. The fight will take them through dark forests in Ireland, the upper-class London theater world and Stonehenge, where Bram and Oscar must stop a vampire cult from opening the gates of Hell.
STOKER’S WILDE WEST
Thinking they have put their monster-hunting days behind them, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker return to their normal lives. But when their old ally Robert Roosevelt and his nephew Teddy find a new nest of vampires, they are once again pulled into the world of the supernatural, this time in the American West. A train robbery by a band of vampire gunslingers sets off a series of events that puts Bram on the run, Oscar leading a rescue party and our heroes being pursued by an unstoppable vampire bounty hunter who rides a dead, reanimated horse.
We interview the very talented Stephen Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi the authors of these two fantastic books. This is a book that treasures the lives of Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker and mixes their own extremely fresh take on their relationship.
Make sure you get your copies today. These are two books that you do not want to miss. This is a mandatory read to lovers of all great fiction.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Short Story:
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (1845)
The Black Cat (1843)
Film:
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
The Italian-American horror two parters is directed by George A Romero and Dario Argento where each film their favourite Edgar Allen Poe story.
The film stars Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Sally Kirkland, Kim Hunter, John Amos, Julie Benz, E G Marshall, Madeline Potter and Martin Balsam.
Romero's side of the film has special effects by Tom Savini. Both films were filmed in Philadelphia .
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (8.20); Forming the Plot (12.33); Film Trailer (14.37); Lights, Camera, Action (15.39); Epilogue (57.36); End Credits (1:15.39); Closing Credits (1:17.08)
Opening Credits– thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Rose Garden – Lynn Anderson – taken from the album Rose Garen – copyright 1970 Columbia Records
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Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Short Story:
The Oblong Box (1844)
Film:
The Oblong Box (1969)
The 1969 British horror film is directed by Gordon Hessler and starring Vincent Price and Christopher Lee. This is the first film that stars together these two icons.
Initially as a follow-up from the team that brought Michael Reeves and Vincent Price together for the Witchfinder General, Reeves became ill and Hessler stepped in to take over direction making some changes within the script.
Set as a satire of the detective story, Poe delivers through the narrator's grotesque misinterpretations, a clever satiric version of the detective hero.
Although the film was a box office success, it is known as one of the lesser Poe projects released around this time.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (02.14); Forming the Plot (5.39); Film Trailer (24.29); Time Slingers Book Release – Death of a Bounty of Hunter (27.18); Lights, Camera, Action (28.52); Epilogue (49.41); End Credits (52.59); Closing Credits (1:02.13)
Opening Credits– thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – No More Words – Berlin – taken from the album Love Life – copyright 1984 Geffin Records
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Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Short Story:
The Premature Burial (1844)
Film:
The Premature Burial (1962)
Directed by Roger Corman and based on the short story of the same name, this would be the third film in the Corman - Poe cycle.
The film stars Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Alan Napier, Heather Angel and Richard Ney. The screenplay by Charles 97 Faces of Dr Lao) Beaumont and Ray (Mr Sardonicus) Russell.
The story centres around a man who has a fear of being buried alive. Interestingly enough, the film's assistant director is Frances Ford Coppola.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
We are joined by Rondo award winner of 2020 Rod Labbe.
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (14.41); Forming the Plot (17.23); Film Trailer (51.54); Time Slingers Book Release – Death of a Bounty of Hunter (54.23); Lights, Camera, Action (56.51); Epilogue (1:42.19); End Credits (1:53.32); Closing Credits (1:54.19)
Opening Credits – Thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Closing Credits – You Can’t Stop The Beat from the motion picture soundtrack ‘Hairspray’.
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Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Short Stories:
The Black Cat (1843)
Morella (1835)
The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (1845)
Film:
Tale of Terror (1962)
With a screenplay by Richard Matheson, it is the fourth film in the eight films of the Corman-Poe Cycle. The film is an anthology format with three short films connected by a narration by Vincent Price who appears in all three stories.
The film stars Peter Lorre, Debra Paget and Peter Lorre. The film took three weeks to film and complete.
The film inspired merchandising with comic book adaption and a Matheson released paperback novelisation released in 1962.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (08.02); Forming the Plot (10.22); Film Trailer (43.44); Time Slingers Book Release – Death of a Bounty of Hunter (45.47); Lights, Camera, Action (48.20); Epilogue (1:06.07); End Credits (1:11.16); Closing Credits (1:13.05)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Short Story:
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841)
Film:
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
The 1932 pre-Hays film and second film to star Bela Lugosi was originally cut due to violent themes upon its initial release. The film is directed by Robert Florey.
The expressionistic style of the film would give a nod to the German expressionistic style made famous in Germany.
The director wanted to keep as close to Edgar Allan Poes story as possible in keeping with the 1840's setting of Paris but Universal would not agree so the film was given an update to reflect the time. Universal would push for more romance and sex appeal as subplots.
We are joined by Rod Labbe and special guest co-host Angela Dyson, author of the Love Detective series. You can follow Angela Dyson via her Website: or via her Facebook: or via Twitter:
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: Apple iTunes or Website: or TuneIn Radio.
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.35); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (15.44); Forming the Plot (19.24); Film Trailer (58.20); Lights, Camera, Action (59.51); Epilogue (1:26.08); End Credits (1:40.11); Closing Credits (1:44.04)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Les Diaboliques (1955)
The French classic directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and starring Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzet and Paul Meurisse is based on a novel by Pierre Bouleua (Planet of the Apes) and Thomas Narcejac (Vertigo).
The film blends elements of thriller and horror, with the plot focusing on a woman and the mistress of her husband who conspire to murder the man. The body disappears and a number of strange incidents start to occur.
The film would be the tenth largest box office success of that year. Considered by many as the closest thing to an Alfred Hitchcock film without being a Hitchcock film. Interestingly enough, Hitchcock himself missed owning the rights of the book minutes before it was purchased.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (.49); Forming the Plot (10.29); Film Trailer (11.58); Lights, Camera, Action (14.48); Epilogue (55.49); End Credits (1:08.53); Closing Credits (1:01.22)
Song Credits: Thank you from Purple Planet Music for our Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Short Story:
The Black Cat (1843)
Film:
The Black Cat (1934)
Directed by Edga G Ulmer (set designer for Metropolis) would direct this pre-Hayes film based on the Edgar Allen Poe film of the same name. It would be the biggest Universal box office smash of that year.
This would be the first of eight films to pair up Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi.
The film is very loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story. In fact, it is so loosely based that the Poe story is almost non-existent. The film involves a nightmare that involves necrophilia, ailurophobia, drugs, a deadly game of chess, torture, flaying, and a black mass with a human sacrifice.
We are joined by The Literary License Podcast Dark Shadows co-host Tom Diamon.
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Forming the Plot (16.09); Film Trailer (33.59); Lights, Camera, Action (35.39); Epilogue (1:23.04); End Credits (1:30.53); Closing Credits (1:33.26)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Short Story:
Fall of the House of User (1838)
Film:
House of Usher (1960)
The 1839 narrative short story by Edgar Allan Poe. It is a Gothic short story with themes of madness, isolation, family and metaphysical identities. The main characters of Roderick and Madeleine Usher are twins who are the exact doppelganger of each other. Poe was inspired by Usher estate in Boston, MA.
In 1960, Roger Corman would direct and Richard Matheson was write the screenplay which would be the first of the Poe films they would do for AIP. Shot in just fifteen days and starting Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey and Harry Ellerbee would mark AIP to graduate into widescreen technicolour filming. The film is now considered a classic and is part of United States National Film Registry as being deemed culturally, historically and aesthetically significant.
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Forming the Plot (07.43); Film Trailer (50.36); Lights, Camera, Action (53.07); Epilogue (1:32.04); End Credits (1:36.56); Closing Credits (1:39.06)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Short Story:
Ligeia (1838)
Film:
Tomb of Ligeia (1964)
Published in 1838, this short story by Poe would be rewritten many times. Telling the story of Ligeia, a woman who beautiful with odd features who dies with the narrator being obsessed. He remarries the complete opposite of Ligeia named Rowena. When Rowena dies, Ligeia may be reborn within Rowena’s body. There has been debate through the years of whether the story is a satire of Gothic fiction.
In 1964, Roger Corman would finish his series of Poe films with The Tomb of Ligeia with screenplay by Robert Towne (Chinatown). Vincent Price was cast in the film as he had a contract with AIP who was financing the film. Towne though Price to be too old and wanted Richard Chamberlain. When Corman told Towne about Price being cast, Corman added that he shouldn’t worry as they hired Marlene Dietrich make-up artist for Price.
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.32); Forming the Plot (13,59); Film Trailer (47.55); Lights, Camera, Action (50.30); Epilogue (1:18.22); End Credits (1:21.51); Closing Credits (1:24.11)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking Purple Planet Music for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Short Story:
Tell Tale Heart (1843)
Film:
Tell Tale (2009)
The unnamed narrator tries to convince the sanity of himself as he describes the murder that they committed. The 1843 short story would give full details of dismemberment of a body and hiding. Ultimately the narrators guilt or mental sanity will come in focus when he starts hearing the dead man’s beating heart.
Tell Tale is a 2009 science fiction horror drama film centre around a man who has a heart transplant as he looks for the man who murdered the donor before a similar fate befalls him. The film came out quietly but has an impressive cast which includes Josh Lucas, Lena Headey and Brian Cox who are directed by Michael Cuesta and produced by Tony and Ridley Scott.
Opening Credits (.25); Introduction (3.09); Forming the Plot (7.47); Film Trailer (31.13); Lights, Camera, Action (34.27); Epilogue (56.57); End Credits (58.42); Closing Credits (1:00.45)
Opening Credits – It’s Christmas Eve by Alex Khashkin from the album A Christmas Horror Story
Closing Credits – Jingle Bells by Ella Fitzgerald from the album Ella’s Swinging Christmas
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