October 2024 Spooky Mini Movie Reviews: Week 2

[@vernonbrown9275]

At 77 years of age I remember my childhood growing up in a neighborhood with a movie theater in it, the Hilan theater and the Plaza theater 3 blocks away. You remind me of some of my friends that went with me to see the movies there every Saturday! Movies that you like to describe everything from Tarzan movies to Western movies to horror movies to science fiction movies to musicals!

[@nadirsuter5167]

bizimde mahalle sinemamız topkapı sur vardı. bu sinemanın salonunun üstü bir film gösteriminden kalan mağara gibiydi. arka kapıdan kaçak girerdik bazen.yergöstericilerden biri mahallemizde oturduğundan o bizim için açık bırakırdı, mahalle sokağına açılan çıkış kapısını bizde ordan girer koltukların arasından sürünerek boş olan ön tarafa geçer otururduk. özlenen 80'li yıllar.

[@tonydeluna8095]

I always love Jerome’s work on KZbin!

[@Weiselberry]

@@tonydeluna8095 Thanks, Tony!

[@reinaldogarcia70]

So awesomely beautiful & well spoken Fascinating videos

[@Samiurium]

Thank you for sharing “The Dark Night of the Scarecrow”. I was not sure what to expect but I enjoyed all of the supporting characters who were on Bubba’s side and I really enjoyed the ending sequence. I will comment if I am able to watch other entries from your spooky movie reviews.

[@mikek3979]

You do such a terrific job with your reviews - really appreciate it when you review a film or book that I’ve seen or read - including a few on your October movie review list.

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you!

[@dolobyte]

I watched this while eating dinner. Great job! Good list and reviews. Keep it up!

[@dibbler5]

Dear Zachary is certainly horrific, but absolutely the right call to kick it off this list. It's one I would struggle to "recommend", it's such an emotional beating. Glad you enjoyed Triangle - I remember enjoying it back when it first came out! Thanks as always!

[@2446Ann]

On Reddit the question is often asked: "What movie can't you watch twice" and Dear Zachary is always mentioned, often. I also struggle like you to not recommend it.

[@markbraybrook8807]

Excellent reviewing as always. Appreciations from rainy old England! 👏

[@stevendunn264]

Great reviews of some great voices. Thank you.

[@buzzawuzza3743]

Spider Baby is a real crazy freakout of a film and not for everyone. I agree, Chaney nails the part of the protector of the children so well! Thank you for your reviews, Miss Weiselberry.

[@WatchitforDays]

Wonderful reviews!! Thanks for sharing 🍿

[@niallboyle5211]

Thor Johnson as a scientist? And I thought that Denise Richards was miscast as a nuclear physicist in that James Bond movie. Another spooky movie mix reviewed with charm, enthusiasm and insight. Thanks Miss W.

[@josephmayo3253]

Good reviews JW. I love The Black Cat. Yucca Flats is, well... almost an anti-masterpiece. But Tor Johnson is always fun to watch. And Spider Baby does great for its budget.

[@johnw706]

Thank you for the reviews . I look forward to investigating a number of these films . I’m intrigued by your thoughts on the Spider babies movies ( I’m not sure if thats a good thing , or not….. ) Cheers !

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

Hello Jerome!! your great company...HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

[@Ruby_Kang]

I'm glad you found The Black Cat online. I've recently attempted to upload a small selection of clips and scenes from the best Gale Sondergaard movies but every one of them got blocked, so I'm pleased to hear The Black Cat is readily available somewhere for people to watch. If "The Cat and the Canary" (1939) is there too, I would highly recommend that one. There is more story and regular drama involved in Canary (it's a better story), whereas The Black Cat is focused on heightened comedy (to brilliant effect) and it's all about the gags. I think the two movies compliment each other well. Sondergaard plays a variation of essentially the same character in both movies; more serious, moody and enigmatic in Canary and more overtly comedic in The Black Cat. I love the way she chews the scenery! She reprised the spooky housekeeper role to great effect again in the Abbott & Costello comedy "The Time of their Lives" (1946). I think she's fantastic in those three fun spooky movies. The Sherlock Holmes gag was funny. I'd only just gone through Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes movie series before seeing The Black Cat, otherwise that gag might have gone over my head. Despite the fact of (in the back of my mind) knowing he had played Sherlock Holmes I'd never actually watched any of them before, but did so recently after seeing the one with Sondergaard in (as part of my GS marathon), and ended up watching them all. And yes, it's surprising how marginal Bela Lugosi's role is. Initially the audience is led to believe his character is more involved than he is. An impressive cast all round, but for me it's Sondergaard who steals the show. I plan to watch that other one called The Black Cat (1934) with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi soon. From your recommendation I sense it may be something special, a celebrated classic. One spooky movie I've watched this month is "The Innocents" (1961) with Deborah Kerr. I'd seen it before and it hadn't done much for me, but this time around was a complete reappraisal. After reading some background material which delved deep into the underpinning psychological angle and hidden symbolism within the movie, I decided to give it another go, and watching it again through different eyes I found it very impressive. It's a different movie to the one I initially thought it was. First time around I didn't take to Deborah Kerr in the role either, but realizing the psychological depths of the story gave me a whole new perspective on both her character and performance, and I think she was perfect in the role. I'm very pleased to have rediscovered this gem and I've now bought the blu-ray.

[@Weiselberry]

The film does seem to be kind of rare. Considering how many older movies I am able to find on KZbin, I was surprised it wasn't available here. However, I've found Universal to be pretty aggressive with claiming copyright and blocking footage, so maybe it's not too surprising after all. What was even stranger is that, in my entire library network, there was not one single copy. I looked on Amazon and Ebay as well for the DVD, and while you could purchase it, listings weren't plentiful. Rathbone was so good at maintaining a straight face in The Black Cat, but I think he must have gotten a kick out of that joke. One of the things I like about his Holmes is his good humor and playfulness, and while it's not so apparent here, I did feel some of his exchanges with Crawford had a tongue-in-cheek quality. It was interesting reading your revised take on The Innocents, as I also didn't care for the movie when I saw it about twelve years ago. I read The Turn of the Screw and didn't like that much either, so I guess the story's just not for me, haha. But I'm glad you had such a favorable re-evaluation. I love it when I revisit a movie and suddenly change my mind about it or recognize details I hadn't appreciated the first time. I hope you like The Black Cat (1934) if you get a chance to see it!

[@Ruby_Kang]

@@Weiselberry The Black Cat (1941) is hard to find on blu-ray searches too, because it's only available on blu-ray as part of a boxset called "Universal Horror Collection: Volume 3" (4 movies/discs). I've never read The Turn of the Screw but my favourite adaptation is the Mike Flanagan miniseries "The Haunting of Bly Manor" (2020). It borrows the original characters and general template but has a brand new storyline at its core. That version is foremost an emotional love story, as well as being a fascinating and spooky tale, and it's beautifully made. It has everything one could wish for in a good drama (for me at least). The Innocents is one for the mind, The Haunting of Bly Manor is one for the heart. Two completely different approaches to telling the same story. I enjoyed the pairing of Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in the Sherlock Holmes movie series, and I found it a pleasant series to sit through. I see somewhere in the comments you've recommended "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" again. Although Lou Costello grates on me a bit (a grown adult behaving like a child is hard to swallow) I did enjoy The Time of Their Lives. So I might try that one out too, along with The Black Cat (1934).

[@DanKyrke]

Thanks for the reviews!

[@Weiselberry]

@@DanKyrke You're welcome!

[@winterburden]

Thanks for these neat spooky reviews!

[@BLASTOWICZ]

Big Jerome Weiselberry fan btw

[@ygstuff4898]

As usual, great reviews from spookmeister JW, And I've added two from the list to my watch collection. Happy Halloween y'all!

[@Weiselberry]

@@ygstuff4898 Thanks! Happy watching!

[@LiamMichael-zr1uz]

Thank you for these reviews! I appreciate both the favorable and less than favorable reviews. I know which I'll try to watch and which I'll probably skip.

[@jalbertking5170]

Triangle was a pleasant surprise when I first say it. It was pretty good movie.

[@RSEFX]

WOW what a selection! The setting for the scarecrow movie looks like the kind of thing I'm wanting to see right about now so I think I'll look it up and give it a watch. I've only seen the briefest of fragments of PPIDER BABY, but the visuals you show suggest it has a look throughout the film that I might enjoy (I'm referring to the lighting/cinematography and some of the settings). Also the Chaney role sounds intriguing. I always felt him capable of doing more than he was given a chance to do.. I'm looking forward to checking it out (I'd worked with Sid Haig many and many a moon ago, and helped Jack Hill on a project, briefly (and liked him) so I feel even more motivated to watch it, even though the kind of film I'd heard it was has made me steer clear of it. And then there's THE BEAST OF YUCCA FLATS, about which I'd say YUCK-uh). It is a film that is very watchable, but ONLY in a group setting with a bunch of guys (usually guys, but not limited to them) who have a bit of really good MST3 in them. And even then....it's a tough slog by the end. Oh well, at least it provided work for Tor (and there were a couple of boulders and a few yucca's that looked halfway decent/ha). Thanks for keeping the spooky stuff going through the month! Always so much fun to watch your reviews and hear your take on such wide ranging kinds of movies!!!

[@Weiselberry]

@RSEFX Yep, Dark Night of the Scarecrow is pretty much a perfect movie for this time of year. Oh yes, I agree about Chaney! I've always lamented that he got pigeon-holed in increasingly low-quality horror when he showed a talent for drama in Of Mice and Men and The Wolf Man movies. He played the tortured soul so well. Hahaha, yes, the yuccas at least got to do some yucca-ing! :D

[@buzzkillzine8536]

Spider Baby was a tonne of fun. I watched it a few years ago after finding and enjoying a bunch of Rock and Roll exploitation movies. It was greta finding out the Sid Haig was in it, as I love him as Captian Spalding in House of 1000 Corpses. I'll have to check out some more of these older films though. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Great reviews, JW...👍

[@SurferJoe1]

My thoughts is I LOVE "SPIDER BABY"!

[@rivards1]

I'm with you about being bugging by talking during a movie, even seen at home. I deliberately WANT to be completely entranced. I WANT to be emotionally manipulated. As soon as any outside interaction intrudes, the spell is broken.

[@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855]

Happy Sunday :) I hope all is well. Another fun day of rooting through the Christmas/Halloween stocking to see what review treats are inside, it deserves a song from Jack Skellington. Boys and girls of every age wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see this, Jerome Weiselberry’s mini reviews for Halloween. This is Halloween, this is Halloween. Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Everybody is waiting for the next surprise. I’m writing out lyrics which would be an indicator that I haven’t seen many of these films lol, I’ve only seen The Black Cat and two minutes of Dark Night of the Scarecrow. I really liked The Black Cat and probably did so because it had some of the atmosphere and qualities you get from the Universal Monsters but it stands apart and that slightly different flavour was welcome during my Universal Monster watch marathon, if Lugosi or Karloff was in it I’d include it, there’s some I haven’t seen yet but I will do at some point. I wouldn’t say The Black Cat was a fantastic film but I did enjoy it. I watched a good documentary on Karloff a few days ago titled Boris Karloff : The Man Behind the Mask and I thought it was good. The 1997 version of Rebecca was on tv again a couple of days ago so I recorded it to have handy when I feel like a rewatch. I had intended to watch either Dark Night of the Scarecrow or Spider Baby today but it’s been hard to sit down and focus, it’s been one of those days, I’ve also attempted to sit and get through a few pages of a book I’d been reading and couldn’t even manage that ( Castle Rackrent ) The images of Spider Baby that you’ve shared remind me a little of the Star Trek episode - And the Children should lead. I’m sure it’s just the 60s aesthetic and it’s got kids in it lol. The Beast of Yucca Flats was on TV here a few times but I avoided it because I’d heard it was bad but didn’t really know for sure until seeing your review and there’s no opinion on the matter I trust more than yours so I’ll give it a miss lol. I’d never heard of Dear Zachary but will see it before your what else I watched for October. It seems like a rough and emotional watch so I’ll hold that one back for a bit. I remember seeing trailers for Triangle before its release and did find myself interested but never actually watched it, I don’t think it’s popped up on television. Strange and great that it’s available now on KZbin. I remember watching your reviews years ago when it was very difficult to find any films or series on KZbin. Toho released a Godzilla 70th Anniversary video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3eanHmbe8qNb68si=SQLlvGQalqHeGIze I’m sure you were aware but I thought I’d share just in case you’d missed it. Minus One will be getting a re-release with 13 minutes of exclusive bonus content from November 1st. Hopefully exclusive doesn’t mean exclusive to theatre’s. ~ Thank you Ms Weiselberry ~

[@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855]

I’ve been trying to remember if you had mentioned liking One Direction at any point over the years but I’m unsure. My head empties of everything around my brothers birthday and as the holidays near. I know it’s been a difficult and sad week for Liam Payne’s family, friends and fans so if you’ve been affected and saddened by this tragic death I hope you’re doing okay.

[@Weiselberry]

Hey, you still had interesting things to share even though you'd only really seen one of the movies! That's okay. Better luck next time. :) The Man Behind the Mask seems an unusual title for a Karloff documentary, considering I don't think of him as ever wearing a mask. Heavy makeup, yes. But perhaps it wasn't intended to be a pun, ha. Yeah, isn't it crazy how many newer movies are on here? The old stuff doesn't surprise me so much, but in this copyright-crackdown era, I'm amazed how many things I'm able to find. I'm happy to be able to talk about a movie that's accessible to pretty much everyone, not just people who have a certain streaming service. If you're able to watch me, you're probably able to watch the movie. :) I did hear about the re-release and the exclusive footage. I probably won't go see it, so I hope the extra stuff becomes available later on. They've already released the Japanese Blu-ray and announced what would be included on the international release, and I don't remember 13 minutes of additional footage being listed. I must say, Toho's really getting their money's worth out of this movie! No, I was never a One Direction fan, but I was still shocked when I heard about his death. I know some people who were into them, and I'm sure they were devastated by the news. It's a horrible thing for all concerned.

[@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855]

@@Weiselberry Ha, the Man Behind the Mask would be an unusual title for a Karloff doc, I posted the wrong title, the title of the film is the Man Behind the Monster not the Man Behind the Mask, I double checked my recordings to make sure lol, there is another doc about Lon Chaney titled Lon Chaney : Behind the Mask, I saw that one too and that’s a fitting title for him lol. I have mush brain lately. Toho really are getting their moneys worth haha Minus One has become kaiju like, it emerges every few months from the depths with a little more armour each time, colour change, more mass and then it attacks the box office again lol. You’re very kind :) ~ Have a good night and thank you again Ms Weiselberry ~

[@Weiselberry]

@@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855 Oh! Bwahaha, yes, that does make much more sense! :D

[@nickbovi]

You mentioned Vera West when you were talking about the Black Cat, she died under very mysterious circumstances herself which almost seems like deserves its own movie.

[@Weiselberry]

@@nickbovi Yeah, I saw something about that! I'll have to look into the details.

[@chetthebee1322]

Movie recommendation for the spooky season: Pontypool (2008)

[@Weiselberry]

@chetthebee1322 Wow, I just added that to my watchlist two days ago! I'm looking forward to it.

[@xaisies]

I was REALLY hoping you’d get to Spider Baby - so cool that you did. It is often weird to find a movie of its type that is competently made… and I’d argue that it is actually excellent in many respects (the cinematography is a cut above). I’m not sure I enjoy the second half of the film either but I watch it for the craft on display.

[@TheGodfather1955]

I just met Beverly Washburn a few days ago. We talked for almost 20 minutes about her role in "Spider Baby" and all the stuff behind the scenes.

[@Weiselberry]

Hey, that's cool! I bet she has some fun stories.

[@kennethhill-d1g]

I will definitely check out Dark Night of the Scarecrow. Something about it reminds me of Of Mice and Men.

[@Weiselberry]

@kennethhill-d1g Yes, I almost said in my review that it was almost like an alternative interpretation of Of Mice and Men.

[@Malum09]

Ah yes, Coleman Francis, the king of the Z movie

[@AntonyRG1]

A really good murder mystery is Class of '76 [2005].

[@alandhopewell]

Howdy, Sister Jerome! Great reviews, as always. Even though I probably enjoyed SPIDER BABY more than you did, I understand your misgivings; it's a disturbing film, no doubt. A recommendation, as far as old dark house comedies, 1945's MURDER, HE SAYS, starring Fred Mac Murray; great fun. See you next week, Lord willin'.

[@dragon-ly2xf]

Update #2 on GODZILLA MINUS ONE----Toho released a video of Godzillas' 70th anniversary. It's on KZbin under "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Video---Screen Rant Plus".

[@rsacchi100]

Thanks for the tips. Triangle is one of the movies I have seen. I had about the same feelings about the movie.

[@reader1956]

Oh, Jerome! Never seen "Yucca Flats" before? Well, you are right. It's bad. REALLY bad. It can make your brain explode if you're not careful! LOL. OH, "Spider Baby" is a JOY!! One of the strangest movies of the 60s. I love it. It is a crazy ride!

[@ClutchCargo001]

I suspect 'Yucca Flats' was one of those cases where there some film stock about to expire so, 'Let's make a movie! Somebody call that wrestler from Plan 9. He'll do it.' Yes, it's AWFUL!

[@kaylanash3588]

The entire 1956 Jane Eyre with Daphne Slater and Stanley Baker is on KZbin now. It was uploaded a day ago under the channel name Brontë Fan. I’m watching it right now. Thought you would want to know since it’s so hard to find.

[@Weiselberry]

@kaylanash3588 Oh wow, thanks for telling me! It looks like a couple channels have uploaded it very recently. I wonder if something about its status has changed.

[@Captain327]

I'm glad you reviewed Dark Night of the Scarecrow and Triangle since I feel they deserve more attention. DNOTS is especially good for a TV movie. I watched Spider Baby a while ago but I don't remember much of it, except it was weird. I recently watched a movie I wanted to see again for a long time - Matinee (1993) on Tubi. It's not a scary movie but it's about a William Castle-esque filmmaker releasing his latest monster movie, against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It's a good depiction of the time period and an amusing look at the way people reacted to schlocky movies. I also saw Carriers (2009) on DVD, about a small group of survivors in a pandemic. Apart from some moments this isn't really a horror movie either. I like it but it is kind of bleak with hard choices they have to make. And also - Blades (1988) on KZbin although the quality wasn't great - best summed up as 'Jaws...but with a lawnmower'.

[@Weiselberry]

I got a kick out of Matinee when I saw it last year, especially the climactic part in the theater, haha. Here's the video where I did a mini review of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpurY5uug9ydbsU

[@Captain327]

@@Weiselberry Oh cool thanks for reminding me. That was a great review, really gets across what's great about the movie.

[@earthcreature5824]

Spider Baby is one unique movie. Imaginatively written. Director Jack Hill would go on to create more credits of note. I enjoyed his Pam Grier revenge double Coffy 1973 and Foxy Brown 1974. Quentin Tarantino thinks that Coffy is one of the greatest films ever made. Hill also did Switchblade Sisters 1975. Those are some tough chick flicks. Last year you talked about how it ended up being a little exhausting, putting together the October spooky mini-reviews. I hope that this year,you have found a way to pace yourself. I hope you are not getting too tired from doing all the extra viewing and reviewing. Take care and thank you.

[@Weiselberry]

@earthcreature5824 I think the timing is working out better this October. I've also been much more disciplined about writing up notes right after finishing a movie AND organizing those notes so the review is basically ready to go. I don't know why it's taken me so long to make this a habit. I've only been doing mini reviews for, what, seven years?! :)

[@earthcreature5824]

@@Weiselberry It is a relief to learn this. The spooky minis have been fun to watch. And you have had a lightbulb moment that has increased your efficiency. Seven years really isn't very long. Not in the grand scheme of things. I must concur with your consensus that The Black Cat 1934 is all that. Thank you for this insight.

[@TheWisestWizards]

Dear Zachary is a rough watch. I saw it back when it came out and I'll never forget it. I've recommended it to a few people, but always with the warning that it was going to ruin their day.

[@Hum0ng0us]

Lon Chaney Jr was a hell of an actor. He never really got a chance to cut loose and show what he could do. It's too bad he only got the one Oscar for Of Mice and Dudes. He was also good on The Monkees.

[@bartekkubicaku-bitsa9802]

Hello! First comment here, love your channel! My spooky suggestion is original "Shutter" from Thailand. For longest time it was the most scary movie I have ever watched. It's tragic and troubling, no gore, just modern asian ghost story. Avoid spoilers at all cost! Bye!

[@hermunkulus]

Triangle is awesome.

[@garyhart6421]

Triangle 👍

[@Bernie_Lomax]

Dame Gladys Cooper is/was my Great Great Aunt (apparently)

[@ErrolConner-p8p]

Thanks Jerome for your second batch of Halloween movies. “ the Black Cat (1941 ) was pretty much regular fare on Friday and Saturday nights. It was part of the “ Shock “ and “ Sonf Of Shock “ packages released by “ Screen Gems “ for Universal. Starting with “ Dracula “ (1931 ) all the way through the last Science Fiction film that Universal-International produced in the late 1950s. Another great pun from “ The Black Cat “ had Broderick Crawford and Hugh Herbert wondering around the Winsow House when they come upon a crematorium . ( Broderick-Gil ) ( Hugh-Mr. Penny) Broderick: Oh, that’s a crematory. Hugh: A crematory? Broderick: Yeah, for the cats. Hugh: The CATS??!! Broderick: Sure, everything around here is for the cats. That’s why the place is going to the dogs. Hugh: Oh, that’s pretty bad. I’m glad I didn’t say that! Chaney Jr. Did give a very sympathetic performance in “ Spider Baby “. Beverly Washburn said in an interview that they loved hanging around Lon and hearing his show biz stories.

[@chrisrepak4668]

I Saw the TV Glow is on MAX and its really good for spooky season

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Dark Night of the Scarecrow was great, Yucca Flats is quite the dud.

[@dragon-ly2xf]

More details on the theatrical return of GODZILLA MINUS ONE: "In celebration of the King of the Monsters‘ 70th anniversary, Godzilla Minus One and its remastered black-and-white version will head back to theaters nationwide starting on Friday, November 1. Each screening will include more than 13 minutes of exclusive behind-the-scenes content." Toho also released a new poster for the Nov. 1 return which shows Godzilla smashing a Japanese warship.

[@goregrindisthebestgenre]

Why would anyone suggest The Beast of Yucca Flats? It’s an insulting inane waste of time. It’s not even funny bad. Also, strange coincidence you watched Dear Zachary, I just purchased it on Blu-Ray which arrived today. Truth is stranger than fiction sometimes as far as that story plays out.

[@Weiselberry]

It was more a tongue-in-cheek suggestion, offered up as possible review fodder in response to my videos on movies like Robot Monster and Monster a Go-Go. I don't think anyone who recommended it was saying, "This is great. You'll love it!"

[@tomjohnson4922]

I think I caught Scarecrow when it first aired though I was 11 so I only remember some of it. I did watch a few you may enjoy: King of the Zombies, Attack of the Crab Monsters, and The Flesh Eaters. All three I enjoyed, though I had seen Crab Monsters before.

[@Weiselberry]

I saw Attack of the Crab Monsters a few years ago and talked about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfQiX2GhtKWpsk . (I'm more appreciative of Roger Corman's black-and-white sci-fi/horror movies now than I was then.) The Flesh Eaters sounds familiar, but I think it's because someone's mentioned it to me before.

[@trendtrader4010]

Great upload

[@mikesilva3868]

Great 😊

[@AbrasiousProductions]

The Black Cat (1941) reminds me of the Twilight Zone episode "The Masks"

[@Weiselberry]

Yes, a couple scenes at the beginning were reminiscent of that episode.

[@PaintDryPictures]

Hey, J. This ain’t much this time, but here’s what I watched so far this week. 1. Demitirus and the Gladiators …. On DVD 2. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice …. In theaters 3. Dracula (1979) (Original color version) …. In theaters 4. The Munsters (2022) …. On Blu-ray Jerome, have you ever heard of the movie Freaked? It’s a 1993 sci-fi comedy co-directed and starring Alex Winter of the Bill & Ted movies.

[@Weiselberry]

@PaintDryPictures No, I don't think that I have. Is that the un-desaturated version of the Frank Langella Dracula? I didn't know it got a theatrical re-release. I've always wanted to see that version but haven't had a chance yet.

[@sams5963]

I hope you can find the time to work in a movie called Big Assed Spider. I found it to be just plain fun. ❤❤, 🌸🌸🌸

[@PaintDryPictures]

​@@Weiselberry Yes it was. Though it didn’t get a theatrical re-release. So, true story. I actually screened it for myself with my Scream Factory Blu-ray at my town’s local arts center, where their downstairs cinema wasn’t operating at the moment. Surprisingly, they let me do it. I had such a blast seeing the movie in its true form on the big screen.

[@Weiselberry]

@PaintDryPictures Ooh, that's cool! It's awesome that they let you do that!

[@terrylee6919]

Your review of Spider Baby dissuades me from giving in to my modest intrigue to view it.

[@bonehead2768]

Well, Miss Jerome Weiselberry you might not want to see "Dark night of the Scarecrow 2" , it's well, ah, geez it's I don't know exactly how to describe it - if you DO watch it maybe you can find words to describe it?

[@Weiselberry]

I know there's at least one sequel, but I'm planning to skip it. The first movie was good and I was satisfied with the ending, so I don't need more. :)

[@sumo0172]

Thank you for sharing this video. I've seen The Black Cat, Dark Night Of The Scarecrow and The Beast Of Yucca Flats. And yeah, I don't know if it's the worst movie I've ever seen but it's up there. Or down there I suppose is a better way to say it

[@johnpatricktooley]

First, when you mentioned Dear Zachary I thought to myself, “good lord, that’s brutal.” I appreciate you very thoughtfully did not include it in the mini reviews. Second, if you haven’t seen 1983’s Local Hero you should add it to your list. It’s not a spooky movie, but I am passionate about it, and like to try to spread the word about it. I think it’s the sort of movie you would appreciate.

[@Ned_of_the_Hill]

Dear Ms. Weiselberry, You deserve credit for enduring any Coleman Francis movie, but I am sorry to say that there is another that is probably objectively worse: "Red Zone Cuba". Of Coleman Francis' three directorial efforts, it hurts the most and has the most bleak storyline. This week I've watched: "Beast From 20,000 Fathoms" "Brides of Dracula" (1960) "Black Sunday" (1961) "Frankenstein" (1932) "Bride of Frankenstein" (1936)

[@Weiselberry]

@@Ned_of_the_Hill I'm probably going to pass on any more of his movies, haha.

[@Ned_of_the_Hill]

@@Weiselberry Thou art wise.

[@carminedawg9506]

Coleman’s best film is Skydivers even though it’s still awful. It at least seems like he was attempting to make an actual movie with a plot and characters

[@enscroggs]

Viewer Recommendation: "The Creeping Terror" So bad it's good and on KZbin.

[@ClassicswithCourtney]

Have you watched The Ghost Breakers or The Ghost and the Canary? I couldn't remember if you saw either one, but I highly recommend them! Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard co-star in both, and they are great! ❤❤❤

[@Weiselberry]

I watched The Ghost Breakers last October (here's the video where I talked about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbUqZx3hLloi9U ). The Black Cat definitely reminded me of it! I still haven't seen the Hope/Goddard remake of The Cat and the Canary, but I did watch the silent version in 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKewY2iXo8aHntE

[@ClassicswithCourtney]

@@Weiselberry Thanks!! I thought you reviewed one of them but couldn't remember 🤣

[@Weiselberry]

@@ClassicswithCourtney Sure! I know, it's hard to keep track of all these things. :)

[@tonyfasce5332]

JW needs to watch the MST3K Yucca Flats to really understand the Glory of Coleman Francis.

[@shimtest]

I watched Yucca Flats a while ago with the sound off and some music playing and it was hypnotically obtuse bad art

[@nadirsuter5167]

bir kaç ürkütücü öneri: pumpkinhead (1988) invaders from mars (1953 & 1986)

[@JimmyDawson1013]

Hello Jerome, Have you watched Twisters or Alien : Romulus yet? I'm a big fan of both, saw them in the theater.

[@Weiselberry]

Not yet!

[@jlovebirch]

For a creepy sea saga, highly recommend "Dead Calm" (1989) w/Nicole Kidman. Re: Spider Baby -- Chaney was especially good because he loved the script so much, he vowed to stay sober during production. He was a terrible alcoholic, and it really shows in his later work.

[@miggyontiveros2394]

My God dark night of the scarecrow, such a good movie and the dirty USPS postman that had creepy intentions with the little girl 🤢. Darn movie made me cry when bubba is wronged.

[@wkgmathguy218]

Flag on the moon. How'd it get there? What an awful movie :-) Great to see you Ms W.

[@Sabbath1971]

If you want a movie that can be considered the worst movie ever made…. Amityville Death Toilet I cannot even begin to describe the ridiculousness of it

[@davidskidmore4189]

I can watch an old spooky movie, but modern slasher films I can't do. I cannot do graphic portrayals of violence. On Halloween I watch "Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein."

[@Weiselberry]

Yeah, slasher movies aren't really my cup of tea either. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein is a perfect movie to watch on Halloween!

[@ChristopherElli-cc1ly]

May i suggest the 1942 The Cat People. Most of Jacques Tourneur RKO horror movies are pretty good. Im not sure some of your veiwers understand your taste in movies. DO NOT i repeat DO NOT watch I Spit On Your Grave. Most people will say "Why did they make this movie" very disturbing in a bad way. Have a Happy and Safe Halloween, everybody.

[@Weiselberry]

Haha, no worries, I won't be watching that. With a lot of horror movies, their reputation precedes them and I don't have to look them up to know I'd rather avoid them. I have seen Cat People. I haven't exactly reviewed it, but I did talk about it (and a couple other horror movies Tourneur made around the same time) in my Val Lewton video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laCyq2aamr-dmac

[@TheGoodTheBadandTheCheezy]

"Beast of Yucca Flats is actually one of Francis's better movies. "The Skydivers" and "Red Zone Cuba" are really bad. You can always watch them to get the complete Coleman Francis experience.

[@anthonytripp2251]

Scarecrow sounds like a G rated I Spit On Your Grave

[@joylederman4501]

Wow,JW, "The Beast from Yucca Flats" may be the only film you've ever reviewed that you couldn't find anything nice to say! Will definitely NOT be looking for this one!

[@Weiselberry]

@@joylederman4501 I tried, I really did, haha! I will say that if the story about the rabbit and Tor Johnson in the final shot is true, that was a nice bit of improvisation (and a happy accident) that added a touch of pathos. So... I guess there's something. :)

[@nickbovi]

If you haven't seen to more recent horror films, The Autopsy of Jane Doe and Without a Name both from 2016, both are definitely worth a watch.

[@alansmith1989]

Dear `Jerome` I have to still contend that you have not experienced the full Spectrum of `Spookyness` until you catch `Carry on Screaming` It may traumatise you but until you dare try it, you`ll never know!

[@ManOfPrayer]

Frying tonight!

[@alansmith1989]

@@ManOfPrayer That`s it!👍👍 Until She has seen it, won`t realise the significance of the phrase!

[@thepaterfamilias5853]

❤

[@vdelrio999]

Gorgeous!

[@davidgianatasio5747]

Have you ever seen Seance on a Wet Afternoon? From the mid 1960s. A psychological mystery about a fake medium and her husband who kidnap a little girl … and then offer to help solve the crime. Awesome atmosphere, great story and transcendent acting. A humble recommendation 😊

[@howzyerfather]

Because it's October, I'd love to hear your top 10 horror/scary movies. 🎃

[@Keyser666]

Triangle's cyclical plot is the real star of the film, managing an oppresive sense of claustrophobia despite much of it's setting being out in the open. The idea is being stuck in a nightmare with no ending.

[@wmbriggz]

Haven’t watched yet…just wanted to be the first comment!!!

[@ManOfPrayer]

Have you ever seen The Stone Tape?

[@Weiselberry]

No.

[@ManOfPrayer]

@@Weiselberry I highly recommend it for spooky viewing season. It was made by the BBC in 1972 and has to do with the essential nature of hauntings. When last I checked it was available on KZbin.

[@Weiselberry]

@@ManOfPrayer I looked into it after it was mentioned on my Quatermass reviews, and due to the subject matter, I don't think it's for me.

[@ManOfPrayer]

@@Weiselberry Fair enough.

[@varanid9]

Sooooo, The Beast of Yucca Flats is The Hills Have Eyes 1.0?

[@charleswells481]

Jerome seemed somewhat unsettled when talking about the film 'Dear Zachary'. Perhaps this was nothing to do with the film. Anyway, I looked at the film's plot summary on Wikipedia and it was certainly very sad and a bit unsettling (for me anyway). I think I will give the film a miss as the needless death of children is a difficult watch for me.

[@yyyfffff33333]

Where do you find these awful films ?