When Michael Calls (1972)

A has-been rock star hosts horror films in his haunted mansion. Guest: author Marcy Carriker Smothers. Movie: “When Michael Calls” from 1972.
Episode 06-273 Airdate: 03-12-2022
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[@wmperkins25]

Michael Douglas, so YOUNG, so HANDSOME, so CRAZY and driving a red VW bug and smoking like a chimney !!!- ahhhhhh the 70s so uncomplicated !!!

[@MissHappiness36]

Omg I remember Michael Douglas on the Streets of San Francisco. I was just a kid but had a big crush on him.

[@marcomustang876]

His father raped a 13 year old actress Natalie Wood 😧😡😧

[@xrisku]

😅

[@melissastruxness512]

Very cool time. I was a kid in the 70’s so many great memories

[@myangelmyall]

Best comment on here so far and true😆❤️

[@BrianClem]

And the best thing about 70s movies? The music! The soundtracks. Real instruments and the composition styles are so cool!

[@freddy1571]

And no constant blood and guts gore excessive violence over the top egos.Just plain good acting and great thriller storylines.I am so hooked on you tube oldies.

[@inkey2]

I SAW THIS in it's first run on TV back in the day. I remember for some reason my entire family was in the living room, in the dark, watching it from the glow of our old TV. We were all quite scared. This is a great movie to watch around Halloween time.

[@novemberday8277]

That's a lovely movie. This is my first time watching it. I'm kind of getting the creeps. I'm really enjoying it.

[@cherylpeterson6634]

I think I did too

[@inkey2]

@@novemberday8277 There is another one in this era and genre. It's called " The little girl who lives down the lane ", With a very young Jody Foster and Martin Sheen. It's fills all the requirements for a 70s era Halloween TV movie. A definite must see.

[@leonardchavez9824]

Friday Night's Movie of the Week .

[@annielane5621]

I'm watching this on my cell phone 😂

[@foodlover-37]

All of mine I'm watching on my cell phone right now 😂😂😂

[@kimporter1744]

I miss being a kid in the 70s!!

[@bqkmg2037]

Especially Saturday morning cartoons...

[@tahquameken]

What's even creepier and scarier than this movie is that I saw it when it originally aired.

[@inkey2]

me too

[@terridemaio7334]

This is Really A Good movie

[@inkey2]

@@terridemaio7334 good to watch around halloween

[@terridemaio7334]

@@inkey2 yeah I can watch this stuffAny time Yes.Halloween For sure

[@crabstick250]

Me too!

[@kylecurry577]

One good old school made for TV horror movie from the 70s after the other. Creature Features…keep doing your thing & bringing back the memories of “less is more” horror!

[@derrickhill1862]

Michael Douglas had no idea that he was going to become "iconic"! Falling Down is one of the greatest pieces of celluloid ever made in film history.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Michael Douglas was also great on The Streets of San Francisco.

[@calvinsweet3400]

Takes me back to my wild and rambling middle age. Yes. I'm old.

[@Bebecat477]

Michael Douglas smoking like a freight train. These old flicks, everybody smoking, even the docs up in the hospital. 😂

[@danpage79]

What do you think caused Michael Douglas cancer? Basic Instinct his character Nick is asked by Katherine Trammel "do you want a cigarette?" Nick tells her he quit. Could he have really quit during Basic Instinct?

[@Bebecat477]

@dan page oh no idea. I've known people smoked all their life, never got cancer, others never smoked a day in their life, boom...cancer.. I just find the old flicks funny with the smoking.

[@brittoverbaugh4035]

​@@Bebecat477 Michael stated in 2010 that his type of throat cancer was caused by alcohol consumption.

[@dr.x4566]

HaHa, I remember those days

[@dr.x4566]

@@Bebecat477 me too

[@mildredchester]

I love all things 70s but no matter what you screen you are the BEST horror hosts!

[@nise5281]

Holy crap I haven't seen this in....well a long damn time! Creeped me out as a kid, can't wait to watch it!

[@aliciacruz5957]

Same here

[@xxxsaraHelloxxx]

I remember this also. I’m old enough if it was in the theater 👻

[@nadinedaoud2538]

😅😅

[@DmitriyK12]

Born in 1983 here; I did not watch this film prior to today .

[@Theaddora]

Vince, don't worry about what that guy said about you compared to Svengoolie. You each have your own style, and I think you are very comfortable and laid back. You are also funny. Your show is just as good as Sven's. I believe if you can't say something nice you shouldn't say anything at all.

[@amberbryan9125]

I'm excited to watch this due to the comments!!! I am 30 yrs old. I've never seen this... And I used to be obsessed with the 70s and the 80s growing up... As well as horror movies. So I'm surprised I've never seen this. So so excited 😆😊 thank you!!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🧡🧡🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡Oh and happy almost Halloween 🎃🎃🎃👏👏👏 not really... Its only October 8th... But it's still close enough for me! 😂

[@cm9859]

Michael Douglas is one of my all time favorite actors! He is such a great actor, love him ❤️. Really like his early films best. Super scary in "A Perfect Murder". First time watching this movie. Moving day today from CA to TN. Love Creature Features channel, hosts, animation, guests. Vincent, Mr. Livingston and Tangella!

[@rogerwilco8146]

Welcome to TN from Knoxville. !!

[@cm9859]

​@@rogerwilco8146 Thank you so much.

[@alanray8038]

Another spooky gem from the 70's Golden Age of Made-For- TV thrillers, based on the chilling novel by John Farris. Well done, Boys and Girl!

[@TroyHuber-ct3ih]

Ok,this,is,hardly,scarry,

[@janesmith9301]

I love these old 70's movies!

[@tombennett8977]

Oh, yeah! This should be classic 70's horror. Looking forward to the movie, Miss Tangella and the comments from everyone in the chat room.

[@TinaTheNaughtyDragon]

Thanks Creature Features crew for this little gem of a movie

[@d.e.christe2334]

Thank you for a film that was new to me. A late night well spent. Good story, interesting guest, and always good to see all of you at Crowhaven. Good night.

[@kathypappas6867]

I really love these hosts so much ! I've never seen this movie before !

[@wendelllanders8439]

Very good early 70’s movie!The kind I remember from my youth!!Thanks!!!

[@donnaryland2777]

Went to the drive inn as a child to see this! Scared me to death. Loved it

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I prefer going to a drive inn to see a movie instead of going a movie theater.

[@thesearedaydreams6854]

“Auntie My Helen!” - gives me chills! Loving the 70s/80s uploads. Thank you 😎

[@danielx555]

This movie creates suspense and dread without any effects. I love horror movies like this.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

The scary tv-movies of the 1970's were the best.

[@harolynallison6889]

This is one I haven't seen before so my usual gathering will be on hand to watch much love to Vincent, Livingston and tangella. Stay safe

[@robertmccreary8814]

Never seen this one before this should be a good premiere for this Saturday evening I will wait and see

[@EdwardMLeeAxLRoth7]

I think this show is Great. Thanks Vincent, Tangella & Mr. Livingston.

[@lindaann9832]

I love Creature Features big time. And I Love, the opening rock music and video!!! Please don't change that . I love all three of you. Thank you!!! 🖤🖤🖤💀💀☠️☠️☠️💀☠️🤍🤍🤍

[@sandeedriver1941]

I love this creepy movie! Never gets old. Thank you channel!

[@debrafeldman1535]

I LOVE the humor on this show!😄👍

[@barbiejimenezmojica40]

I can’t wait to watch with my Saturday night gang ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dreamofmermaids]

Love this movie! Thanks Creature Features crew!!

[@eddych08]

Great hosts and a quality horror movie ........cheers guys

[@whitesnake1439]

That was pretty good, some really great talent in this one. Well done crew, thanks! See ya next week👍

[@PinkyPuff69]

"Auntie my Helen!" "Where are you Auntie my Helen?!?"

[@seacampeon8729]

"Who is this?"

[@PinkyPuff69]

@@seacampeon8729 Who are you?

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

I used to baby sit for my neighbors back as a teenager. My sister would call and say Where are you my Aunt Helen and Where are the Children in a creepy voice. 😂😂

[@pookycat1626]

@@catholicfaithofmine2664😅

[@erikduhon2369]

A scary good one right here!! Can't wait!!

[@poleflux]

Thanks for the hours of entertainment! I find myself watching the movies you post more than any others!

[@WinterWonder99]

This move features Marian Waldman as Elsa. She was a Canadian stage actress who is perhaps best remembered as the boozy, foul mouthed Mrs Mac from the 1974 horror classic Black Christmas. She also had a memorable role in the 1973 horror film Deranged based off of Ed Gein, starring Roberts Blossom, most famous to modern audiences as Old Man Marley in Home Alone.

[@1SeanBond]

70s ruled for clasic movies!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Hi Sean. Fancy seeing your name here.

[@1SeanBond]

​@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hcSo cool to see you here also my friend Gemini. Yeah they post some awesome movies on here. I'M so glad you left me a comment friend. You sure made my day : ) 💛✌🏼💫 Luv&Peace ! I hope all is well with you. Cheers!🥂

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@1SeanBond You're such a kind person. The world needs more people like you.

[@charliecat654]

I remember looking forward to seeing this one in my teens. I had read the book a year before. This is actually very good for a TV movie. Great cast! 👍

[@jdub8766]

Never heard of this one, Thank you for hosting this movie. Great Show!

[@lauracicero-miller3238]

Oh can't wait! Love this creepy movie, bring on the snacks!!!!

[@donnapuckett4992]

Oh my gosh, yes, bring on the snacks; pizza bites and pop-corn!!!

[@lauracicero-miller3238]

@@donnapuckett4992 yummy yes!

[@bqkmg2037]

The 70s were the peak of the BEST... tv made thriller movies...music...tv shows...movies at the theaters pretty much everything....60s 80s 50s 40s 30s 90s follow after...

[@jessiehermit9503]

I liked this movie. I've never seen either this show or that movie before, but I'm glad that KZbin recommended it.

[@jackdavide5742]

Fantastic film....really creepy....reminds of some of the best of the old Twilight Zone episodes...See you Saturday.

[@DesmondScifo]

We love watching the host, as much as we love the movie, you're all so unique, and that kind of special, from the handyman to the lord of the manor, your all bright stars,, love you all,, big thanks from me, my wife and our amstaff doggy. that butler likes to move to Malta,,, keeping a room for him..not in the basement penthouse....room on the roof.. cya nice and not so nice people love you and your work.. thankyou all.

[@neilmiller3220]

Unique eh bewigged you mean

[@DesmondScifo]

@@neilmiller3220 you know how to read between the lines I see lol..

[@Retiredmco]

I only love the devilishly gorgeous Tangella more than these old classics!!

[@americanitalianisrael4008]

COOL FUNNY SHOW. MR. LIVINGSTON SHOULD BE MAKING COMMERCIALS. HE HAS A GREAT VOICE.

[@Tammy-td5ok]

Thanks for bringing these older movies back from our childhood👻👽👾👿👀⏳

[@rarebreed1984]

The opening music is lovely.

[@johnd.cooney5975]

Yes, I've never seen this one. Looking forward to it; keep up the good work. I HEART YOU TANGELLA !

[@SaltyPug]

One of my favorites as a kid.

[@John-qu8zv]

Great movie and show and guest. I saw that movie years ago with my. foster family and brother. It's a really good thriller mystery. Thank you.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Thanks for mentioning that great couple for next week as the guests.

[@sueblaine3579]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@trishdurbin5364]

Loved it. Thanks 😊

[@TrevorAnnDouglas]

Best print. Excellent movie, terrific cast.

[@kimpaff5443]

Love this channel and all the movies they have

[@albrokenomoney2127]

Totally dig Livingston. Be awesome to see Livingston play in a horror comedy of errors . Something like Dale & Tucker vs evil.

[@glennschadow3779]

So good to watch last 30 minutes uninterrupted .

[@walterbatman7949]

Good movie the one lady plays Miss Mac on black Christmas

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Black Christmas was also another great horror film.

[@gabesantiago3074]

You guys make my day! 😊❤

[@mars188]

i love movies with star power

[@spookybooscarystorytime]

Oooh can't wait!

[@GG-PAT]

Great movie, thank you all very much❤️❤️❤️

[@craigd5519]

This was a good one. Interesting guest too. 👍

[@serenalee2187]

I loved this film back in the 70s! 📺🎬

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Back then, Michael Douglas was so hot!

[@serenalee2187]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Sure was 😍

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@serenalee2187 Michael's oldest real-life son, Cameron, looks exactly like him when he was young .

[@serenalee2187]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Omg, you're right - it's uncanny 😳

[@terridemaio7334]

Love your channel

[@josephperkins4857]

Ahhh the joy of watching a movie that's the same age as me 😁😁

[@apriljohns4618]

I love the oldies

[@sabrinalounis6396]

a good movie Michael Douglas was so young

[@jeffgeer2720]

Just reverse the charges... that'll show him...

[@sojusliimtdflock]

A young Michael Douglas, WOW...

[@cm9859]

Also really like Ben Gazarra, he was another superb actor in many roles. Truly missed, seeing him in this movie.

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

Absolutely love the music, cast, time period, shaping up to be a wonderful 📽️ film , don't know why I was avoiding it!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness Absolutely loved Disneyland as a child while I lived in San Diego Have been to Florida several times since being on the east coast but I was always turned away as a teenager and in my twenties for it being to full!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness ⚰️🦇 Donald Duck was my absolute favorite along with his family For DISNEY 🐸🦆🪿🦇⚰️

[@garyarmitage9359]

Wow! Hidden Treasure! Loved it!

[@vivianneschubert9770]

Hi creature features family it’s vivianne here from Australia,really appreciate ur movies,keep it coming ❤

[@nigelburrell7743]

Great film! Thanks.

[@WuMali1]

Wonderful show!

[@lindawaldron6137]

Excellent movie. Watching now🙂

[@davidneal9368]

What's good about seeing these old films is also seeing the old classic cars.

[@fredscott413]

thanks.

[@rickc2102]

Michael Douglas doesn't sound like Michael Douglas until he gets argumentative, lol, at about 48 minutes in

[@HelenS.739]

What amazing casts this movie has 👍👍👍👍

[@seacampeon8729]

Is it really Michael calling?....but...but...it's not possible!.....is it? Excellent 1972 made for t.v. horror mystery drama. But a word of advice. If after watching on Saturday night you happen to get a phone call......DON'T ANSWER!!!!!

[@carladeaton3735]

LOL!!My phone rang right after the phone rang on the movie and I just laughed. Guess how I answered- I said this better not be Michael!!! It was a telemarketer who asked me if this was a bad time and I said "I'M WATCHING CREATURE FEATURES" 🤣🤣🤣

[@LarryBarkerPBP100]

It's a title that's been used before. Bob Wilkins hosted Creature Features on KTVU in Oakland from 1971-1984. The show was on Saturday night at 11:00.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

There was another horror movie program called, Chiller Diller.

[@LarryBarkerPBP100]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc My ex-wife, who's from the Pittsburgh area, said there was Chiller Diller Theater on KDKA-TV

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@LarryBarkerPBP100Yes, Chiller Diller showed some great horror movies. Back then, I was just a kid but I remember watching these movies.

[@philip2010]

A true forgotten gem scary and suspenseful I never heard of the movie it's from the pre slasher Era and I love the cars in this movie

[@edwardcowardin4014]

No longer have the respect of disney I had when I was young 😪

[@CharlieScott1]

Thanks.. This was a very good movie, I really liked it, I've never seen it and I was born in 1964.. And if I did, I don't remember it.. @52:20 Boom mic accidentally got in the frame at the top left.. Love it when stuff like that happens in old movies.. Enjoyed, Take Care :^)

[@jamesguy1030]

When Michael Douglas Calls !

[@robbiestedman2100]

another great fantastic film 👍

[@michiganjfrog366]

Oh My Santa!!!! It's Marian Waldman aka Mrs. Mac /MacHenry from Black Christmas 1974 🖤🎄

[@Bluemoon-sd8vp]

Good movie!

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

🎉❤🎉cigarettes left and right! Booze, no bras . Such a simpler time. Love this genre and seeing the old ones young again. ❤

[@alexv5261]

Love these old movies of a simpler time. Also sound boom comes into frame at 52:20

[@donotsupportterroristgroups]

😲If Michael calls I will die of freight; both the Mike's I knew passed a couple of years ago.😢

[@jackdarbyshire5888]

Freight are you delivering some packages 📦

[@granddame1000]

I love these movies of the week shows from the early 70s. I was about 6 or 7 when I saw this

[@bqkmg2037]

Aaaww the early 70s ( 1970 - 1973) I was 7 yrs old in 1972....great time and fond memories growing up in the BEST decade of all time.

[@floridabrit3363]

So good!

[@user-hb1cp8tc6p]

Very good movie