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Not too bad.

posted 14 years ago by neuronboy
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Well this is the 2nd Lugosi film that I've watched so far from my 50 horror classic collection. The first one was "Black Dragons" which I thought was just awful! But this one was a lot better. A better plot that was easier to follow and more interesting, even though it was also peculiar at times. But the film moved at a nice pace and has some nice lighting going on. Some of the shots with upward lighting and cast shadows was a nice touch. (unlike "black dragons" which was visual bare.) So I'm gonna give this one 2 stars (or a 6/10)

[–] emarchetti 14 years ago

I just watched this one for the first time since I was a kid. I didn't remember much of it. But yeah, I thought it was pretty good. I enjoyed this one more than some of the other low budget films Lugosi was in. It definitely doesn't deserve a 4.8 rating.

-Ed

[–] jakemoore2492 14 years ago

I saw it a couple of years ago, I enjoyed it and thought it was pretty good as well.

[–] Bflogal11 13 years ago

I thought this was a pretty good effort. I actually felt empathy for the characters. Of course, I did wonder why in the hell anyone would stay in a house where murders kept occurring. Okay, the doctor didn't want to leave, but I would be out of there, especially if I was just hired help.

Push the button, Max!

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[–] FranLovesBetteD 12 years ago

I agree: it's pretty entertaining and has a very creepy atmosphere. I saw it past Saturday night for the very first time in my life. It was windy and rainy out there, and I found this movie to be perfect for a night like that. And I was right. As usual, Bela gave an unforgettable performance.

Animal crackers in my soup
Monkeys and rabbits loop the loop

[–] BigBadEd 11 years ago

Lugosi ALWAYS worth checking out.

[–] kairingler 11 years ago

I really liked this movie,,it had a little of everything in it.
are you going to bark all day little doggie,, or are you going to bite

[–] FridayOnElmStreet 10 years ago

Its not great but its alright.

[–] justinr1496 10 years ago

Something about Lugosi makes everything he was in worth watching. He seemed to give 100% no matter how bad the script was. Invisible ghost is one of a few of Lugosi's poverty row movies that actually had a halfway decent script behind it. I love haunted house movies with atmosphere and this is just that.

[–] watchamacallit 10 years ago

this is what separates Joseph H. Lewis from many other poverty row directors. the man can take no budget nonsense and turn it into a watchable yarn.

"Holy Bananas, It's a girl's Leg!"

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[–] gbennett5 10 years ago

Pure garbage, from start to finish. Simply awful, in my opinion. But
to each his own.

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[–] spookyrat1 10 years ago

I can say that it's better than "Scared to Death" ... but 6/10???? 🐭