Poverty Row Horror

[TJLamb0518]

Does The Brute Man fall into this category?

[Pauspy]

Does The Brute Man fall into this category?

Interesting! Universal made the film (so I'd say no) but PRC distributed it (so I'd say yes). Actually I think I'd still classify it as a Universal film, though a B film. I'd say it isn't specifically "poverty row" then.

[Evermonster]

Poverty Row movies are always entertaining and well done for what they are because they respect their own limits.
I am a great admirer of George Zucco, probably one of the most underrated actor of the genre.


The Mad Monster (1942)
Dead Men Walk (1943)
The Black Raven (1943)

[horrorhunter]

Watching a Poverty Row flick is like eating comfort food. It's not necessarily that great but it sure goes down good, and you feel a lot better afterward.

Even better is watching one with your friends, or one getting the MST3K treatment, which is kind of the same. When Joel & co. ripped into Mad Monster it was classic. I have to watch that one periodically.

[Mike Scott]

Anybody want a copy of "The Black Raven" (Alpha)? I made a booboo while ordering some DVDs from oldies.com (as in, I already had that one).

First guy that PMs me (with address) gets it. No charge and I'll pay shipping.

[Evermonster]

Anybody want a copy of "The Black Raven" (Alpha)? I made a booboo while ordering some DVDs from oldies.com (as in, I already had that one).

First guy that PMs me (with address) gets it. No charge and I'll pay shipping.

Wow! Twas the months before Christmas...

[DoctorDeath]

There is just something about these Poverty Row films that have a certain charm to them. Yes, some of them are terrible, but some of them, especially the Lugosi and Zucco films are just absolutely fun.

[Monsters For Sale]

Anybody want a copy of "The Black Raven" (Alpha)? I made a booboo while ordering some DVDs from oldies.com (as in, I already had that one).
First guy that PMs me (with address) gets it. No charge and I'll pay shipping.

That is a fun film.  Not a great film, but very atmospheric.  Some truly great rain effects.

Poor Glenn must have been waterlogged for a week after shooting!

[Evermonster]

Nothing special on the agenda today. It seems to be colder outside, It's raining, the fridge is full.

I selected The Ape Man (1943) and Return of the Ape Man (1944).

I'm in a state of grace. Have a good day!

[Mike Scott]

I selected The Ape Man (1943) and Return of the Ape Man (1944).

I've been looking for a good DVD of RETURN. What do you have?

[Evermonster]

I've been looking for a good DVD of RETURN. What do you have?

An old (I mean OLD) recording from TV, transfer to disk. Nothing more.

[Mike Scott]

I was hoping somebody like ROAN or LEGEND would put it out. As for now, I can watch it on YouTube.

[Evermonster]

I was hoping somebody like ROAN or LEGEND would put it out. As for now, I can watch it on YouTube.

Even ALPHA could print one of their barely adequate legendary copy.

[Mike Scott]

Even ALPHA could print one of their barely adequate legendary copy.

They have 7 of the "Monogram 9". Don't know why they don't have RETURN OF THE APEMAN and VOODOO MAN? They seem to be as PD as the rest.

[Rich]

I LOVE The Devil Bat. I think that film is good enough to be a classic Universal horror film. I own a DVD that has a colorized version and a digitally remastered black and white version. That is a great film.