bkwormonthenet Wrote:Maggers --
I wonder if not having seen the first one helped me like the new version. If I had affection for such a classic from my experience, I might not have liked it either. I'm kind of worried about Spielberg's WAR OF THE WORLDS coming out with Tom Cruise in that way. The original film has some very special touches and was good and scary with great special effects for its time. Can a big blockbuster measure up? I guess we'll see, but I hope I don't feel about it like you do about the new version of THE HAUNTING. I have my doubts, though.
Sean
thisisatest Wrote:Steve DYou beat me to it, remembered "Topper" after I had gone off the net.
Don't forget the old b+w movies (my favorites, as I find the atmosphere moody and menacing). Here's three worth looking into:
Topper
Topper Returns
Dead of Night (five stories, but two classic ghost stories)
thisisatest Wrote:Steve D
Don't forget the old b+w movies (my favorites, as I find the atmosphere moody and menacing). Here's three worth looking into:
Topper
Topper Returns
Dead of Night (five stories, but two classic ghost stories)
Ken Valentine Wrote:If you're referring to the 1937 TOPPER with Carey Grant and Constance Bennet, I would hardly call it "menacing." Same with TOPPER RETURNS.
Those were great comedies, and for anyone who hasn't seen them, are, as you say -- well worth looking into.
Ken V.