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Any good?

posted 11 years ago by fmc002
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I've never seen the movie and I'm thinking about buying it on dvd and I was wondering if it was any good? I've seen bits and pieces of it on youtube and the part that makes me want to see it is Vincent Price playing the hairdresser Butch.

For starts I think I'll break your neck.-Charles Kane (Citizen Kane)

[–] GeorgeObliqueStrokeXR40 11 years ago

It's Shakespeare with a bit of Gran Guignol and a large helping of black comedy, and it's a who's who of British character actor royalty.

I'm rather fond of it, but only you can decide if it's your cup of tea.

[–] Prichards12345 10 years ago

Personally I love this movie, if you enjoy old horror films, or like any of Vincent Price's horror movies with a comedy slant such as The Raven, The Abomindable Dr. Phibes, etc, you will probably like this.

"Pardon me my ear is full of milk."

[–] choyt19 10 years ago

Fairly gory, but very entertaining, with some great flowery dialogue and one of Price's finest performances.

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[–] fmc002 10 years ago

Thanks a lot for the input I just might have to check it out.

For starts I think I'll break your neck.-Charles Kane (Citizen Kane)

[–] Tresix 10 years ago

It's my favorite Vincent Price movie. Go for it!

"There will be blood. Oh, yes! There will be blood."-Jigsaw; "Saw II"

[–] JohnnyWeissmuller 10 years ago

The recent Blu-ray release by Arrow is superb. A great overall package with the film looking splendid

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[–] Lovetvshows 10 years ago

It is one of my favorite Vincent Price movies. I bought the DVD that has this movie and The Madhouse also with Vincent Price.

[–] talisencrw 9 years ago

I just saw it for the first time yesterday (I'm 45) and I loved it, 9/10--but it's probably not for everyone. I love Vincent Price, British-styled horror-comedies, and Diana Rigg does such great death scenes.

[–] richwicz 9 years ago

Theatre of Blood, Witchfinder General and The Abominable Dr Phibes are Vincent Price's best movies IMO. If you're a fan of old-school horror it's well worth adding to your movie collection.