Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 28, 2015

Whatever the outcome, there's something fascinating about the combination of Roger Corman and Francis Ford Coppola, the producer and director, respectively, of the low-budget shocker, Dementia 13 (1963). While the movie leaves a lot to be desired, thanks in part to disagreements between the two and   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on October 28, 2015

Whatever the outcome, there's something fascinating about the combination of Roger Corman and Francis Ford Coppola, the producer and director, respectively, of the low-budget shocker, Dementia 13 (1963). While the movie leaves a lot to be desired, thanks in part to disagreements between the two and   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on November 15, 2013

The first half of Dementia 13 is surprisingly good. From the first scene–pre-titles even–Coppola establishes some great angles to his composition. He keeps it up throughout with close-ups jump cutting to different close-ups; excellent photography from Charles Hannawalt makes it all work   read more

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on September 6, 2013

Introduction For an introduction to the concept of 61 Days of Halloween and a list of previous films covered go here. Dementia 13 (1963) This post is an exciting one for me in a few respects. First, I’ve known of this film for a very long time and I’ve always...   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Wade Sheeler on June 13, 2013

This year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s first offering as a film director. In September 1963, American International and Roger Corman released Dementia 13, one of the most inauspicious debuts from one of the greatest directors of the latter 20th century. Out now on Blu   read more