Roger Corman's the Undead. This movie is so overlooked, ok MST3K ripped the movie a new one. But, Undead is dark,creepy, atmospheric, cool plot. Allison Hayes from Attack of the 50ft Woman, as Livia the witch. Diana Love as lady of the evening who is put into a trance by a psychic named Quintis, begins to recollect a previous life as a Witch of the Middle Ages named Helena. This movie is very sad, one can feel the character Diana/ Helana which makes it good, not your typical horror movie. The Satan character,and some of the props well, a little cheesy. But, the movie holds up.
This is one of those movies I've always wanted to see. Someday soon, I hope.
Famous Monsters had a cool 8mm Captain Company add for it.
It sure had one of the coolest posters of the era- the 'death' skeleton with the outreaching arms. I think it had a gal in peril in a coffin-shaped area on his chest...didn't it? Been awhile since I've seen it. :-\
(http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/allposters/pop/mp2109.jpg)
great flick, very atmospheric. you could see how it influenced guys like Coffin joe.
I've wanted to see this film for awhile, primarily because of that cool poster. I collect posters, and that one pops up two or three times a year. It makes the film seem very intriguing. After all these decades, that poster is still doing its job – selling the movie!
Quote from: raycastile on July 23, 2009, 09:40:37 PM
I've wanted to see this film for awhile, primarily because of that cool poster. I collect posters, and that one pops up two or three times a year. It makes the film seem very intriguing. After all these decades, that poster is still doing its job – selling the movie!
Totally watch this movie, Ray. I recommend it, that doesn't exclude anyone else. The Undead still holds up. Some people I've talked to, don't love the film. But, they like it. Many of my Horror-geek friends as myself Love the flick, it's just so different. It's not cookie-cutter cheese, just a down and dirty plot.
One of my favorites! The film really has a "dark ages" feel to it, IMO. Billy Barty is AWESOME in it, and I even like the devil! Is it on dvd?
Great Al Kallis poster! (Though I'm not sure the woman was done by Kallis? Maybe Brown?)
Quote from: Unknown Primate on July 23, 2009, 10:31:31 PM
One of my favorites! The film really has a "dark ages" feel to it, IMO. Billy Barty is AWESOME in it, and I even like the devil! Is it on dvd?
I don't think so? But, i do own a copy of it on VHS. The VHS copy is in good shape.
Quote from: Unknown Primate on July 23, 2009, 10:31:31 PM
One of my favorites! The film really has a "dark ages" feel to it, IMO. Billy Barty is AWESOME in it, and I even like the devil! Is it on dvd?
Yes, it's on DVD, Amazon carries it, and I seen it elsewhere for $10.00 on DVD.
Cool! I'll check into it.
One of Roger Corman's best early efforts..I love Allison Hayes so watching this is always quite a pleasure for me. In an decade where sci-fi monsters reigned supreme, this must have stood out like a breath of fresh air as something different.
when i got my first dvd player,one of the first dvd's i went out of my way to buy,was the undead.i absolutely love the film.
I like this one a lot. It's very strange with an interesting premise and is quite atmospheric. Fun movie AND Billy Barty's in it as an imp. What more could one ask for really?
~Penny Dreadful~
Quote from: Penny Dreadful on August 20, 2009, 03:22:56 PM
I like this one a lot. It's very strange with an interesting premise and is quite atmospheric. Fun movie AND Billy Barty's in it as an imp. What more could one ask for really?
~Penny Dreadful~
.......and cool is Billy Barty???? Cool!!!
Never seen this movie. Sounds like I need to find it and watch it.
Quote from: The Creeper on August 22, 2009, 03:11:19 PM
Never seen this movie. Sounds like I need to find it and watch it.
Yes, by all means.......watch it. AWESOME!!!!!
I never have seen it either. I am going to watch it on everyone's recommendations.
Quote from: 1Adam12 on October 17, 2009, 10:15:05 AM
I never have seen it either. I am going to watch it on everyone's recommendations.
Please do, an excellent movie. ;D
I absolutely love this film!!! It has been awhile since i seen it, but i loved it.
Here is the Full Movie:
The Undead (1957).avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqr1fSSaljs#)
Wow! I haven't seen this post in a long time. :D
Most definitely, a great film.
Thanks, slayergriffith!
I just watched Corman's the UNDEAD, today........and it has most definitely been a while. Actually, long overdue. Still an entertaining and enjoyable movie to watch.
Cool. I'll have to dig out my old VHS compilation tapes - I know it's all one of them!
Quote from: Unknown Primate on September 15, 2013, 04:16:33 PM
Cool. I'll have to dig out my old VHS compilation tapes - I know it's all one of them!
Yes.....check it out. ;D
In some ways, it remainds me of a Mario Bava film. This is my favorite Corman Movie, after "Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Raven".
This movie has one of the coolest posters ever, I should definitely see it one of these days. Hasn't`t anyone noticed that the letters spelling "Undead" look eerily similar to the beginning titles of Psycho.
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Quote from: MONSTERMOSH on September 15, 2013, 08:30:15 PM
Hasn't anyone noticed that the letters spelling "Undead" look eerily similar to the beginning titles of Psycho.
Sorta, in that they're broken up.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6c/Theundeadposter.jpg/220px-Theundeadposter.jpg)
I first saw this movie as a kid, 72 or 73, and really enjoyed it. Over the years I forgot the title and never saw it again. I did end up rediscovering 40 years later. It is still enjoyable.
Quote from: Haunted hearse on September 15, 2013, 06:13:16 PM
In some ways, it remainds me of a Mario Bava film. This is my favorite Corman Movie, after "Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Raven".
I can see the Bava'esque aesthetic in the Undead. Similar to Black Sunday.