Die, Monster, Die! (1965) Directed by Daniel Haller
Horror / Fantasy / Sci-Fi
aka: Monster of Terror
Film Review
An awkward concoction of low budget Gothic horror and B-movie sci-fi at
its daftest, Die, Monster, Die!
is just about saved by its atmospheric art direction and photography
which owes much to the Roger Corman chillers that preceded it. In
one of his later roles, Boris Karloff still has what it takes to chill
the blood, but his co-stars are so lacking in talent and charisma that
it is hard for the spectator to engage with their characters, which
diminishes the film's impact somewhat.
Loosely based on
H.P. Lovecraft's story The Colour
Out of Space, the film is competently directed and does deliver one or
two thrills (the climax is particularly well realised).
Ultimately, however, Die, monster, die is just a bag of familiar horror
clichés, although satisfying in spite of that.
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Film Synopsis
American Stephen Reinhart comes to England at the request of the mother
of his former girlfriend, Susan Witley. To his surprise, the
locals in the village where the Witleys live refuse to provide him with
transport to his destination. It is as if they are warning him to
stay away. Undeterred, Stephen makes his own way to the ancient
house, although the reception he receives from Susan's father is far
from friendly. Susan is grateful for Stephen's visit and she
immediately takes him to her mother. Bedridden, her face hidden
by a dark veil, Mrs Witley begs Stephen to take her daughter away from
the house. As the American soon discovers there is something evil
in the house - something evil and monstrous...
Cast:Boris Karloff (Nahum Witley),
Nick Adams (Stephen Reinhart),
Freda Jackson (Letitia Witley),
Suzan Farmer (Susan Witley),
Terence de Marney (Merwyn),
Patrick Magee (Dr. Henderson),
Paul Farrell (Jason),
Leslie Dwyer (Potter),
Harold Goodwin (Taxi Driver (UK version)),
Sydney Bromley (Pierce),
Billy Milton (Henry),
Sheila Raynor (Miss Bailey (UK version)),
Gretchen Franklin (Miss Bailey),
George Moon (Taxi Driver)
Country: UK / USA
Language: English
Support: Color
Runtime: 75 min
Aka:Monster of Terror
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