crystalart

Ever since I was a kid, Boris Karloff has personified horror for me.

That's why I spend time on line looking for his films to watch.

I stumbled on this one tonight and decided to give it 30 minutes.

That's about how long it takes to decide if any movie is worth watching, I think.

Turns out it was one of his last films, when he was quite ill.

It's cheesy to the point of having a strong aroma.

It's not so much horrible (scary) as it is a visual combination of semi-shocking images, for example, a midget cutting the head off a chicken.

It's certainly not for everyone, but you know who you are.

It has taken me years to get a good copy of this film. Bring made for TV doesn't help.

Try to find it if you can. It's an extremely well acted film with some stellar cast members who do a great job.

San Elliott, Kathleen Ross, Farah Fawcett, and Andy Griffith, to name a few. This is a role for Andy Griffith that really shows his flexibility as an actor. It's so far from the comic personality most people remember him for.

Watch it. Enjoy it. And be impressed.

(If you can find it)