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Horrors of the Black Museum (1959)
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24 November 1959 (Japan)
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It Actually Puts YOU In The Picture - Can You Stand It? more
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The promotion announced that this film was released in "Hypnovision" which gives an idea of the story...
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Whatever you do, don't call him "Eddie".
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Gough | ... | Edmond Bancroft | |
| June Cunningham | ... | Joan Berkley | |
| Graham Curnow | ... | Rick | |
| Shirley Anne Field | ... | Angela Banks | |
| Geoffrey Keen | ... | Supt. Graham | |
| Gerald Anderson | ... | Dr. Ballan | |
| John Warwick | ... | Insp. Lodge | |
| Beatrice Varley | ... | Aggie | |
| Austin Trevor | ... | Commissioner Wayne | |
| Malou Pantera | ... | Peggy (Gail's roommate) | |
| Howard Greene | ... | Tom Rivers | |
| Dorinda Stevens | ... | Gail Dunlap | |
| Stuart Saunders | ... | Strength-Test Barker | |
| Hilda Barry | ... | Woman in Hall | |
| Nora Gordon | ... | Woman in Hall |
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Crime in the Museum of Horrors (USA)
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95 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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This was the first American International release to be in both color and Cinemascope.
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Edited into Creepy Classics (1987) (V)
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Amusing British B horror film in which London is terrorized by mad killer on the loose. Insufferable journalist / author Edmond Bancroft (Michael Gough), who delights in exploiting the macabre side of life, makes life hard for the investigating Scotland Yard detectives on the case. Not to mention his meek assistant Rick (Graham Curnow).
Originally released in a process called "Hypnovision", this film does at least have a good look going for it. It's nice to see a British B horror from the 50's period in color and the CinemaScope aspect ratio. And it does feature some nice touches of gruesomeness. The killer here uses some ingenious devices. (Great opening scene of a comely young lass being dispatched with lethal binoculars.) The whole idea of a "black museum", which would revolve around the act of murder, those who commit it and their implements, is another intriguing plot point. The mystery aspect of this film is virtually non-existent, as it becomes clear fairly soon into the picture who is responsible. It's then really a matter of how soon they can be apprehended, or indeed if they even will. (It's better not to read the review of the film that used to be included in the annual Leonard Maltin paperback movie guide. They pretty much lay it right out for you.) Still, it's enjoyably macabre stuff with an amusing sadistic streak.
Lovely June Cunningham and Shirley Ann Field are good visual attractions among the cast, with Curnow a reasonably likable Rick and Geoffrey Keen (probably best known as Minister of Defense Sir Frederick Gray in the James Bond franchise) is entertaining as the frustrated Superintendent Graham. But with Michael Gough in the film, all attention is pretty much snatched up by him. His scenery-devouring acting is just a hoot to watch. If you're a fan of his, you simply have to see this film.
A short running time (79 minutes) certainly helps; this film moves along well to a conclusion that fails to completely satisfy; it just doesn't have enough punch. But it's a reasonably fun film to watch just the same.
7/10