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Et Al. Feb18

Posted on February 11, 2018 by lyzmadness

Ghosts (1915) To celebrate his appointment as Chamberlain to the King, Captain Alving (Henry B. Walthall) holds an elaborate party at his hunting-lodge. During it, he is sought out by society woman, Johanna (Juana Archer), with whom he begins an … Continue reading →

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The Student Of Prague (1913)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by lyzmadness

“I declare that I receive 100,000 golden coins; in exchange I give to Mr Scapinelli the right to take whatever he wants from this room…”   Director:  Stellan Rye and Paul Wegener (uncredited) Starring:  Paul Wegener, John Gottowt, Grete Berger, … Continue reading →

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Rapsodia Satanica (1917)

Posted on February 4, 2018 by lyzmadness

“Grinning in the shadows, the demon awaits its prey…”   Director:  Nino Oxilia Starring:  Lyda Borelli, Ugo Bazzini, Andrea Habay, Giovanni Cini Screenplay:  Alberto Fassini and Fausto Maria Martini         Synopsis:  Though society pays homage to the … Continue reading →

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Trilby (1915)

Posted on February 4, 2018 by lyzmadness

“And then the evil Svengali became triumphant. Trilby’s soul belonged to him. His thoughts were her thoughts, his wishes her wishes…”   Director:  Maurice Tourneur Starring:  Clara Kimball Young, Wilton Lackaye, Chester Barnett, James Young, D. J. Flanagan, Paul McAllister … Continue reading →

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The Hatching

Posted on January 1, 2018 by lyzmadness

    It looked to Miguel like a black river rushed up behind him. The man had only managed to get to his knees before the dark mass rolled over and around him.     Miguel took a few steps backward, but he found … Continue reading →

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Deadly Nature

Posted on December 27, 2017 by lyzmadness

    Chip reached toward his pocket for another stone, but his action was halted by the shock of what he saw. Two pair of gleaming eyes turned upward to glare at him from the two heads mounted side by side on the … Continue reading →

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The Mummy’s Curse (1944)

Posted on December 23, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Kharis, you shall rise again, to find your Princess Ananka. That is our vow to you…”   Director:  Leslie Goodwins Starring:  Lon Chaney Jr, Virginia Christine, Peter Coe, Dennis Moore, Kay Harding, Addison Richards, Martin Kosleck, Kurt Katch, Ann Codee, … Continue reading →

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The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)

Posted on December 18, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Swear by the ancient Egyptian gods, that you will never rest until the Princess Ananka and Kharis have been returned to their rightful resting place, in these tombs…”   Director:  Reginald LeBorg Starring:  Lon Chaney Jr, John Carradine, Robert Lowery, … Continue reading →

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The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)

Posted on December 17, 2017 by lyzmadness

“Kharis still lives! – lives for the moment he will carry death and destruction to all those who dared violate the tomb of Ananka!”   Director:  Harold Young Starring:  Dick Foran, John Hubbard, Turhan Bey, Lon Chaney Jr, Elyse Knox, … Continue reading →

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The Mummy’s Hand (1940)

Posted on December 16, 2017 by lyzmadness

“The destiny of the priests of Karnak is fulfilled! Not one of you who tried to enter the tomb of Ananka will leave this valley alive…”   Director:  Christy Cabanne Starring:  Dick Foran, George Zucco, Wallace Ford, Peggy Moran, Cecil … Continue reading →

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