Theater Of Blood/MadHouse (1973)

Horror at its best!

A cracking boxset if you like your horror traditional, not that frightening and just a little camp. The story which runs through each film is not that different, but there are some serious actors in both whose performances can not be over looked. Classic. Well worth an evening's watch. August 5, 2008

SIT BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY THE SINISTER!

MADHOUSE IS AN ENJOYABLE HORROR-MYSTERY FILM THAT IS AN ODE TO THE LIKES OF PETER CUSHING AND VINCENT PRICE. I WAS SURPRISED BY THE EXCELLENT CAST, WELL WRITTEN SCRIPT, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIRECTION AND PACING OF THIS STORY. EVEN THE MUSIC WAS GREAT AND ATMOSPHERIC. REALLY WORTH WATCHING.

THEATER OF BLOOD IS ALSO A GOOD HORROR-MYSTERY FILM THAT IS VERY ENTERTAINING.YOU FIND YOURSELF ROOTING FOR VINCENT PRICE, EVEN THOUGH HE PLAYS THE BAD GUY. OVERALL, THESE TWO FILMS WERE CAREFULLY CRAFTED WITH A KEEN WIT AND ALOT MORE INTELLIGENCE THAN, SAY, THE USUAL HORROR FILM FROM THE MID-1970'S AND WELL WORTH THE PRICE, NO PUN INTENDED. July 27, 2008

Madhouse is Funhouse!

Madhouse is one of Vincent Price's forgotten
films. I think it's one of his best and a true
horror classic. Well written and directed and
has Peter Cushing playing his writing partner
for Dr.Death series as well as his friend who
brings him out of retirement after his fiance
is murdered years ago. Everyone suspects Price
and when the murders start again the finger
points to him but a surprise ending makes this
a winner. Also Theatre of Blood is a Price film
that very good and very well done.
These are both must have Price films. November 1, 2007

Movie

The classic movies are some of the best! I really enjoy any work by Vincent Price! September 22, 2007

Perfect Pair of Movies

I fell in love with Theater of Blood a number of years ago. I love the fact that it is a good horror movie with some goofy parts that make it even creepier. I think that Vincent Price is great and works so perfectly with Diana Rigg. It reminds me a bit of Dr. Phibes, but I find this movie to be more entertaining because the main character is rather eccentric. Also, I like hearing Vincent doing Shakespeare.
I had not seen Madhouse before getting this DVD. WOW!! Not only does it include clips from Tales Of Terror, The Haunted Palace and The Raven, but it also has a direct reference to Theater of Blood. This movie actually startled me a couple of times. In some ways it doesn't seem like it takes itself seriously, yet it is more serious than funny. I like seeing Robert Quarry in his Count Yorga costume and Peter Cushing dressed up as a Vampire. I love Herbert's house. This is good if you are a Vincent Price or old horror movie fan that can recognize some of the references you will enjoy this movie. You even get to hear Vincent sing, but you have to listen closely to catch it. If you have yet to discover Vincent Price, but like good horror movies that are capable of making fun of themselves I also recommend this DVD. He is definitely one of the great actors of our times and these movies include some great supporting actors as well. September 15, 2007

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