A Cold Night’s Death (1973)

A has-been rock star hosts horror films in his haunted mansion. Guest: horror director Jackie Kong. Movie: “A Cold Night’s Death” from 1973.
Episode 07-334 Air Date: 05-13-2023
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[@jackdavide5742]

One of the best made-for-TV horror films from that golden era of the early-mid 70s. Looking forward to Saturday.

[@microwavebutt]

Yeah ! Jackie Kong! Still pumping out good stuff to this day! Bring her back for more episodes 🎉

[@fredolounge]

Can't waiut for tonight! My Pop corn and Reese's Pieces ready with a cherry coke! Ah Saturday chill with Creature Features 🧡

[@badfinger524]

My brother and I loved this when we were kids.

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

Tangella nailed it! But first.... This is actually a pretty decent movie. Aside from the made-for-TV problems that can't be helped, it scared the living waffles out of me when I saw it as a kid. That ending, super creepy. It totally makes up for the aforementioned problems. Great show, love you guys! And YES Tangella. I was 13 and my parents had recently purchased a COLOR TV set. It used an antenna on the roof, that we could turn for tuning in different channels with a control. You always had some level of electronic snow, or static on screen. Cable was not in our area.

[@randquadrozzi1280]

Met Eli wallach in Lenox Massachusetts.He said he was happy to meet someone young that enjoyed his ancient movies and not just the good,bad and ugly.Said acting in small theater productions is what he enjoyed the most

[@ColeslawVariant]

As a huge Blood Diner fan, having Jackie Kong stop by is incredible!

[@kimpaff5880]

Who is Jackie kong

[@zrxdoug]

@@kimpaff5880 King's daughter.

[@3hooks781]

@@kimpaff5880 She directed this 80s cult favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXPgIGjdsiNrac

[@3hooks781]

@@zrxdoug let it go, doug.

[@zrxdoug]

@@3hooks781 Let what go?

[@carlomiller1984]

Never saw this movie before. A very intriguing story with a brilliant script and great acting by the 2 very professional old-time actors, Eli Wallach and Robert Culp, with a shockingly very weird and terrifying ending. Loved it.!!

[@jasongonzalez9923]

I'm looking forwarding to just "Chilling Out" with this movie, CF & the live chat

[@jamigross5864]

Beer, check. Edibles, check. Pizza, check! 🎉

[@jbarb9987]

I really like Jackie Kong as a guest. Im going to watch the other videos with Jackie. Thanks creature features!

[@lindawisner3525]

I don't think I've seen this one. You find the best moldy oldies. Yeah the quality wasn't the best, but it was still a great watch. Thanks so much and fabulous guest! Kudos to Jackie Kong!!

[@gungagalunga7761]

Every time I here Eli Wallach speak brings me straight back to "Good, Bad Ugly"... "If you're going to shoot... shoot. Don't talk". This movie was a gem I'd never seen before. Thanks CF crew for making it happen!

[@seacampeon8729]

Scientists studying monkeys at a research station in the frozen Arctic. What could go wrong!? Let's just say these scientists have more to fear from these monkeys than just being bombarded with monkey poop!

[@RíCrusader]

filmed entirely on the 20th Century Fox studio lot in Los Angeles

[@peteklein630]

To paraphrase WC Fields, 'Five minutes into this cinematic mal-production I chose to drown myself in a vat of whiskey. Oh Death, where ist thy sting'?

[@lleaves]

Wonderful. Great electronic music by Gil Mel.

[@russellmanweller6694]

I'm pretty easily entertained, but I couldn't sit through this movie, so I went in search of a video with Tangella speaking.........nothing. but I did find some fun field trips she took. She is a intriguing girl, and I'm glad you guys keep her away from the explosives and stuff. She is also a natural beauty despite her unnatural fascinations.

[@orb938gmail.]

Reminds me of the movie "THE THING' ANOTHER GREAT FILM FOR THE COLLECTION. THANK YOU.😮

[@rickswineberg]

The Thing was the first idea that popped into my head too, although The Thing is a much better movie.

[@johnprezioso270]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one. I was wondering, did John Carpenter rip this film off in '82 or did this movie rip off the original Thing from '51?

[@drspago]

Good movie!

[@darrenrunning5415]

I've heard about this one but never seen it. Looking forward to it.

[@mouseinbootsadventures7516]

I enjoyed the movie. I really liked the ending it was a deserved twisted 🥨 role changing fate.

[@johnprezioso270]

This wasn't a bad film at all. It's biggest problem was pacing. It was way too dark in places but that was film-making in the 70's.

[@glenncox9128]

It should have ended much sooner.

[@glennschadow-gw7qc]

Loving this flick thanks creature features , haven't seen this one before surprisely , hello from Australia again 😊

[@terryolsson4145]

Excellent movie. Thanks.

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

We are amused. Luved Vincent's story of the old people's cruise. 🙂

[@rhondae8222]

This is a very strange and yet interesting movie. Thanks for sharing.

[@kima.6611]

Jackie is another guest I really enjoy. I wasn't able to make it last night for the premier, so a late hello to her. Interesting moving, and as for the intro...My ears hurt hearing "50 years ago" and "1970's" in the same sentence 😢

[@dsolosan]

I didn't buy Robert Culp sleeping without a shirt, under a flimsy sheet. Not when it's freezing cold out. Also, he tells Eli Wallach that the window was open, snow was blowing in and melting on the floor. They can't afford to keep those bases fully heated. I get the feeling that the writer didn't do a lot of research...

[@Neobert5240]

The original Fog with Jamie Lee Curtis is great,,,the remake was ok but I prefer the first one ,,,the fog

[@fredychicano654]

Has a " The Thing" Vibe

[@paintingrambling645]

Is Robert Culp really buried in the area? He may have originally been buried there, but with Tangella's hobbies it may be prudent to check to see if he's still there.

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Despite the visual challenges I thought this was a really good film. Thank you all.

[@genesanford9412]

OUTSTANDING ! love this movie. I have 2 ragged "late nite KTLA " TV versions (from VHS ) of this "Made for Television " classic ! ... many thanks for the run!

[@rikcleary1680]

🎶 "Here we come....swinging down the street...we get the funniest looks from...everyone we EAT! Hey, Hey! We're Evil Monkeys!" 🎶

[@Psalm-yg6yi]

Happy Mothers Day! ❤

[@CelestialWoodway]

This movie was a bit boring but somehow relaxing to me. I miss the cold weather it's still hot here on Houston in September 2023. Jackie the director guest made a great monster movie called The Being.

[@SerendipityKarma3]

Hey! Does anyone else here remember a similar "made for TV movie" also set in an (presumably) isolated arctic outpost where the residence were seeing long dead loved ones who turned out to be invading aliens? Also from the 70's, saw it as a teenager and it scared the snot out of me!!! I would love to find it or at least the title. Thanks!

[@davethomasatemyhamster]

dont suppose it was the Martian Chronicles the first episode ?

[@brucemoriarty9964]

Brady Bunch

[@ufosrus]

There's the made for TV 70s sci-fi The Love War about aliens taking human form to battle each other but I don't know where's it set.

[@SerendipityKarma3]

@@davethomasatemyhamster No, I'm afraid not. Definitely set on Earth. Thanks, though.

[@SerendipityKarma3]

@@ufosrus No, but that sounds like a pretty cool movie! I will look for it 😃

[@zb7409]

Thank you so much for uploading, I watched it as a kid on German television and my bedroom door had a glass window...I was so afraid to see an ape looking at me😂 Never saw it again and I am so happy to watch it now!

[@koyore]

Ending did.surprise me... Nice film

[@kimpaff5443]

Cant wait, never seen it❤

[@MrBastilleDay]

The Thing is…this seems familiar.

[@randquadrozzi1280]

The Chinese copied our movies and add a twist like Have sword will travel or once upon a time in Shanghai.

[@troyhickman4904]

Quite possibly the finest frozen monkey movie ever made! (And I know of what I speak; one of my comics features a chimp with cold powers named Bananas Froster)🐵🥶 Be cool and go ape over this one!

[@seacampeon8729]

The "Frozen Monkey" genre is definately underappreciated

[@Cito-lx7fp]

Hey, are you a teacher as well? Is Common Grounds your material? Just checking, you have given hints, take care bro.

[@troyhickman4904]

​@@Cito-lx7fp yeah, when I'm not writing funnybooks, I teach creative writing and English at a college here in the Hoosier State...

[@Cito-lx7fp]

@@troyhickman4904 Well, I am just going to say your students are lucky to have you as a professor! I am an educator as well, SPED High School. I read somewhere that you hope to inspire many writers to continue their dream. So cool to hear Troy. Dang it, you should be a guest on the show! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and take care.

[@crazyhorse5163]

That was a great movie thanks. I loved it.

[@brucemoriarty9964]

Good down to Earth sci-fi. 👍

[@shawnj1843]

Kurt Russell would have been 22 years old when this movie came out, 10 years later The Thing came out. I can see John Carpenter ideas for parts of The Things from this movie 🍿

[@3hooks781]

Awesome fun fact: Carpenter's The Thing was a remake of "The Thing From Another World" 1951!! Check it out!

[@tomdomer]

Martin Landau was once roommates with James Dean.

[@zodiacjones]

Good movie. Thriller twist 🎉.

[@justinnscanlon]

I offer this comment to the bot octopi. Thanks for your droll work from the USA!

[@user-jk6qc7dh9y]

Eli Tuco Wallach is in this. Can't wait!

[@scottmartinez7466]

My moms name was Nancy and she had awesome handstyles

[@1kylecurry]

Another made for TV from 1973. An old school slow burn thriller. This will be an interesting watch. The isolation & paranoia will grow...minute by minute. Who can be trusted?...lets find out on Saturday night...😮

[@megatrends]

I liked this one!

[@ivansegedin8158]

Thanks!

[@CreatureFeatures3]

Thanks, Ivan!

[@LSOK38]

To this day, the ending still creeps me out!!!!!🙈 🙉🙊‼️‼️‼️

[@jasongonzalez9923]

I'm looking forward to it now. I remember "Satan's Triangle" had a creepy ending

[@HPSquirrelCraft]

Can't wait! Was there a throwback episode on Wednesday or did I miss something?

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Great guest, she is very impressive.

[@zrxdoug]

Seems as though she's quite impressed with herself..

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

I am not familiar with Jackie Kong's work. However, she should be a college professor... teaching... she is so knowledgeable and speaks plainly.

[@CelestialWoodway]

The Being is a great monster movie she directed.

[@edwilliamson956]

Intro is missing??? That's one of the best parts of the film

[@StevenKroeger]

as an artist i always said ...when i die cremate me and add my ashes to paint and some one paint a portrait of me

[@anthonycarabajal7575]

That would be really nice if what do a whole series of Phantasm

[@crueloss1]

Popcorn rating 🍿🍿🍿/5

[@RodrigoPalma700]

Thanks.

[@clutch2827]

The beginning is missing here.

[@user-hn2bo2pn7t]

Wow look how young Eli Wallach is in this. He has hair , holy smoke. ❤

[@metheglynpymont8731]

Yes, this movie is just like John Carpenter's The Thing, only with no subtext or paranoia or atmosphere or tension or great pacing or great set design or awesome special effects or interesting dialogue or good picture quality. The soundtrack is typical of TV horror movies of that era, by which I mean it gives the sensation of chewing broken glass. At least it has that wonderful 1970s color palette of white, black, tan, beige and brown, sometimes spiced up with a splash of battleship gray.

[@Individualist73]

Reminds me of John Carpenter’s The Thing.

[@zegotashalom3881]

Forgot to add a few things sorry, as for the Commando Motorcycle, the one that comes to mind for me. Is the Norton 750 Commando, it was fast and tough I know I had one of these beauties and I'm today a proud Baby Boomer from the 1950's.

[@jackdoobie]

comment for the algorithm. thanks for the show.

[@armybeef68]

And now that song is stuck in your head.....lol

[@paulwilton735]

Looks like a prelude for John Carpenters "the thing".

[@katiebird53]

WOW saw this so long ago, very creepy movie it will leave you unsettled

[@mlongpre100]

how did those apes get so smart in the first place ?

[@necron99.aka-sammyboy92]

It's time!!

[@glenncox9128]

Frankly, from the premise to the outcome there was no logical continuity and this movie made absolutely no sense. This horror mystery requires the patron to leave their brain at the door. Because if you think about it, it just hurts.

[@vickiivins3288]

Looks like this copy of the film was stored in subarctic conditions. It appears to be severely frosted.😘

[@JTOTHEW3000]

This Movie is as old as I am...YIKES ;)

[@bishop2355]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zegotashalom3881]

Nothing wrong with Baby Boomers, remember Woodstock, Led Zeppelin, Credence, just saying. Long Live Rock and Roll. Peace.

[@urh8523]

I love those weared sound effects and creepy soundtrack of this movie.

[@han3wmanwukong125]

Not so scary, but definitely had a creepy vibe to it that's for sure.

[@repleh82]

There is a German version here on youtube of better quality. But, it is dubbed in German. Still there must be a better copy out there if the German copy is better.

[@jublywubly]

They could over-dub the audio from English language version with the video from the German version. Provided that's not a copyright infringement, of course.

[@indrekpart277]

Yeah dude - you cant see half of the things on this one. Not much of a entertainment. Better read something...

[@geraldinehartley923]

Thanks

[@CreatureFeatures3]

Thank YOU, Geraldine!

[@cartoonpete407]

Interesting Brando story! 😁

[@catfishm.1361]

Helicopter could not fly in that weather, especially that small of one.

[@omega311888]

what do you expect from hollywood, realism? 😁

[@paulpoppenfuse7071]

Love

[@Epoch11]

When he says it was the voyage of the Damned, she says "Ooh I want to go" But When he says there were a lot of senior citizens she then goes on to say "Oh really" with genuine disgust 😂

[@andreak8384]

Hi creature feature .Hope you can play on utube more 80s horrow flicks .

[@zegotashalom3881]

Actually personally I did not care for the Jackie Kong interview, but now I'm an old Conservative Male and Baby Boomer. Sorry.

[@ronch550]

I'm not sure I get it. Why does it go between the movie and this talk show?

[@runlarryrun77]

It's an old concept, quite a few shows used to do it starting with Vampira in the late 50's.

[@glenncox9128]

To add to the tedium?

[@ronch550]

@@runlarryrun77 an old concept that I reckon has gone out of favor.

[@CelestialWoodway]

They are supposed to be horror hosts but their segments are way longer than most others who do this. I just fast forward.

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Interesting 🤔🧐

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

why do these research movies always have exotic tropic animals in the north pole????

[@omega311888]

cuz humans are dicks 😁

[@paceflchick]

Left over Na%is were sent there after WWII

[@69coolchris]

I guess it's easier than trying to judge the emotional state of a penguin 😂😂😂

[@nicklasschmltt6959]

Tuco

[@christophbohme558]

Also das ganze geht ja mal auf keine Kuhhaut,ich seh ja Robert Culp gern,aber was ist das hier ? Unglaublich,die beiden essen oder schlafen in den gesamten knapp 70 Minuten. Der Doktor,sollte erfrohren sein am offenen Fenster,während Robert halb nackt vor selbigem steht.Die "Forschungsstation" sieht wie eine Müllhalde aus,keine Sicherheit,die Bude soll Temperaturen von -20 oder mehr Grad aushalten und hat nur Fenster wie ein Gewäckshaus,echt irre aber trotzdem leidlich spannend,aber voll unlogisch..

[@hhvictor2462]

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle!

[@CommonSins]

Yes!

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

Keanu Reeves rides a NORTON Commando!!!!! he Does not Own the company!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ZapRowsdower-i3g]

she was close, he rides a norton commando and he is co owner of Arch motorcycles, keanu talks about the norton commando in several interviews, its srsly his #1 bike, like blackie for clapton.

[@croiners4166]

Music by Gil Melle!❤

[@glenncox9128]

Also did the music for The Andromeda Strain.

[@sandrataylor3723]

The picture quality was really terrible. Had to stop watching it 16 minutes in.

[@CoolMusicToMyEars]

In UK Resolution was 625 lines ;)

[@BearCares]

🎉🎉🎉

[@philipkosak]

Those 2 should get a divorce.