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Phibes is on now....

posted 9 years ago by khodan
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I remember in the mid 70's when there were only 3 network channels and a couple UHF channels, when I think CBS would show this and "Rises Again" during the late night...from 11:30 til the channel would sign off....National Anthem followed by test pattern or static, can't remember.
Those were great nights as a kid....and I miss Vincent Price, but I'm grateful for his movies....he seemed like such a great guy, and will always be the Master of Horror to me....thanks to TCM for showing his works!

[–] wellclutchmypearls 9 years ago

Very similar memories for me, khodan!. I remember we actually dragged a portable avocado-colored black/white TV into the tent we set up in the backyard to watch Phibes late at night. A memorable way to experience this great movie!

[–] khodan 9 years ago

I had the little portable B&W TV also, lol! And I was trying to remember why I was allowed to stay up so late on a "school night".,, cause it was shown in the summer during vacation. Those were the days!

[–] spike6263 9 years ago

Wish they would show it in the UK again, having not been shown for many years as far as I know. I may have to buy it on Blu-ray version from arrow video.

[–] khodan 9 years ago

It isn't shown too often in the States, either but it would be nice if it and the "rises again" sequel were available together on Blu-ray....or maybe they are, I'll have to check. It wpuld be great to have the commentary by Vincent Price...I bet he would have had a ball doing it, telling the behind the scene stories, and I'd love to hear his voice narrating and his trademark laughter. Oh well....hope you get to see it soon!