Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on October 31, 2024

Hammer Studios was the king of horror film studios in the 1960s and they offered something deliciously frightful for all appetites. If blood-sucking vampires, ferocious werewolves, or linen-wrapped dead people aren't your cup of tea, then The Reptile, a scrumptious bit of gothic horror from the year   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on December 2, 2023

(1966) Directed by John Gilling; Written by John Elder; Starring: Noel Willman, Ray Barrett, Michael Ripper, Jennifer Daniel, Jacqueline Pearce, John Laurie and Marne Maitland; Available on Blu-ray and DVD. Rating: ***½ First of all, congratulations are in order for my superb co-host, Gill   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on August 9, 2019

Shout Factory continues its series of Region A Blu-ray Hammer releases with THE REPTILE (1966). THE REPTILE was made by Hammer immediately after THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES. The latter film has the better reputation, but THE REPTILE is a nice little movie in its own right. Directed by John...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on May 8, 2019

The Reptile Directed by John Gilling Written by Anthony Hinds 1966/UK Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions First viewing/Netflix rental They Shoot Zombies Don’t They? OK Hammer horror entry is marred by ridiculous creature. In Cornwall, locals are dropping like flies from “heart attacks&#   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on October 24, 2013

This post is part of the Hammer Halloween Blogathon hosted by the Classic Film & TV Cafe. Go to www.classicfilmtvcafe.com to view the complete blogathon schedule. When I decided to take part in this Hammer Halloween Blogathon, the first thing I had to decide was....which film to write about? I   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on October 24, 2013

This post is part of the Hammer Halloween Blogathon hosted by the Classic Film & TV Cafe. Go to www.classicfilmtvcafe.com to view the complete blogathon schedule. When I decided to take part in this Hammer Halloween Blogathon, the first thing I had to decide was....which film to write about? I   read more