"Actor: Karloff"

• Classic Monsters | Blu Ray | (26/02/2024) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection showcases 8 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that they made famous, these original films set the standard for a new horror genre with revolutionary makeup, mood-altering cinematography, and groundbreaking special effects. Featuring over 12 hours of revealing bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate classic monster experience. 8 Movies in 4K & Exclusive Artwork by Tristan Eaton.

• Beat The Devil / British Intelligence / Gangster Story | DVD | (06/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Beat The Devil (Dir. John Huston 1953): Beat the Devil is a wacky comedy that's played as straight as any film noir and is even funnier as a result. Five men (Bogart Lorre Morley Barnard and Tulli) are out to garner control over East African land which they believe contains a rich uranium ore lode. Billy Dannreuther (Bogart) is married to Maria (Gina Lollobrigida) the other four are their ""business associates"" and Jones and Underdown are added to the mix for some interes

• The Sorcerers | DVD | (03/11/2014) from £16.84   |  Saving you £-0.59 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The Sorcerers, the second film directed by the lost "wunderkind" of British cinema Michael Reeves, may not have the scope and visceral impact of his masterpiece, Witchfinder General (1968), but there's enough fierce originality here to show what a tragic loss it was when he died from a drugs overdose aged only 24. The film also shows the effective use he made of minimal resources, working here on a derisory budget of less than £50,000--of which £11,000 went to the film's sole "named" star, Boris Karloff. Karloff plays an elderly scientist living with his devoted wife in shabby poverty in London, dreaming of the brilliant breakthrough in hypnotic technique that will restore him to fame and fortune. Seeking a guinea-pig, he hits on Mike, a disaffected young man-about-town (Ian Ogilvy, who starred in all three of Reeves' films). But the technique has an unlooked-for side effect--not only can he and his wife make Mike do their bidding, they can vicariously experience everything that he feels. At which point, it turns out that the wife has urges and desires that her husband never suspected. Karloff, then almost at the end of his long career, brings a melancholy dignity to his role; but the revelation is the veteran actress Catherine Lacey as the seemingly sweet old lady, turning terrifyingly avid and venomous as she realises her power. The portrayal of Swinging London, with its mini-skirted dollybirds thronging nightclubs where the strongest stimulant seems to be Coke rather than coke, has an almost touching innocence, but Reeves invests it with a dream-like quality, extending it into scenes of violent death in labyrinthine dark alleys. By this stage, some ten years after it started, the British horror cycle was winding down in lazy self-parody. Reeves had the exceptional talent and vision to revive it, had he only lived. On the DVD: The Sorcerers DVD has original trailers for both this film and Witchfinder General (both woefully clumsy); filmographies for Reeves, Karloff and Ogilvy; an "image gallery" (a grab-bag of posters, stills and lobby cards); detailed written production notes by horror-movie expert Kim Newman; and an excellent 25-minute documentary on Reeves, "Blood Beast", dating from 1999. The transfer is letterboxed full-width, with acceptable sound. --Philip Kemp

• The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection (BD) | Blu Ray | (08/05/2017) from £54.49   |  Saving you £-35.68 (N/A%)   |  RRP £18.81

  ALL 6 FILMS FROM THE LEGACY OF THE ORIGINAL MUMMY INCLUDES: THE MUMMY (1932)-THE MUMMY'S HAND (1940)- THE MUMMY'S TOMB (1942)-THE MUMMY'S GHOST (1944)- THE MUMMY'S CURSE (1944)- ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY (1955) The original Mummy is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the terrifying classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the ancient Egyptian monster and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of the Mummy to this day.

• The Criminal Code (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (22/03/2021) from £17.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Howard Hawks (Twentieth Century) made his first film for Columbia Pictures with this pre-Code prison movie. The great Walter Huston (Dragonwyck) stars as a district attorney-turned-prison warden who gets to witness first-hand the effects of his convictions, especially Phillip Holmes (An American Tragedy), imprisoned after killing a man in a drunken brawl. Co-starring Boris Karloff (Frankenstein), The Criminal Code is tough, no-nonsense, quintessential Hawks. Extras High definition remaster Original mono soundtrack Audio commentary with film historian Nora Fiore (2021) The Howard Hawks Masterclass with John Carpenter (1997): archival audio recording of an event from the British Film Institute's 1997 Howard Hawks retrospective at the National Film Theatre, London Kim Newman on Boris Karloff (2021): the author and critic discusses the non-horror roles of the iconic actor Codes and Convictions (2021): video essay comparing The Criminal Code with its 1950 film noir remake, Convicted Lux Radio Theatre: ˜The Criminal Code' (1937): radio adaptation starring Edward G Robinson Image gallery: publicity and promotional material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Philip Kemp, extracts from interviews with Howard Hawks, Henri Langlois on the early sound films of Howard Hawks, overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits World premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies All extras subject to change

• The Ghoul | DVD | (23/02/2009) from £7.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (87.61%)   |  RRP £14.99

  When a sacred jewel that is imbued with the pagan power of the Egyptian gods is stolen from the tomb of Professor Morlant the deceased man rises from his grave and seeks out the precious stone. However the Professor has no idea who stole the jewel and neither do you...

• Macabre Visions: The Films of Mario Bava | Blu Ray | (23/09/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The legendary Mario Bava has inspired generations of filmmakers, including names as wide-ranging as Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro. With their virtuoso photography and budget-belying visual effects, his films transcend their unassuming origins and played a vital role in shaping the horror movie as we think of it today. This exclusive collection from Arrow Video gathers together nine films from Bava's diverse catalogue including gothic horrors, giallo thrillers and even a real-time crime drama. Our journey through the maestro's output begins with Black Sunday, the ground-breaking gothic shocker that defined the Italian horror film, before launching the giallo phenomenon with the twisty The Girl Who Knew Too Much. Up next is a triple bill of terror with the gruesome anthology Black Sabbath, followed by a further slice of the macabre with the spine-tingling Kill, Baby Kill! Next, Bava channels his inner Agatha Christie with the Ten Little Indians-inspired Five Dolls for an August Moon, followed by the proto-Friday the 13th slasher A Bay of Blood (aka Twitch of the Death Nerve). Bava then returns to his horror stomping ground with the twisted and atmospheric Baron Blood and his surreal classic Lisa and the Devil widely considered to be his masterpiece. The collection concludes with Rabid Dogs (aka Kidnapped), a gritty, frenetic crime thriller that grabs the viewer by the throat and refuses to let go. This stunning collection represents one of Italian cinema's unsung heroes at the height of his creativity, ably assisted by a diverse and talented cast of cult actors, including Barbara Steele (The Pit and the Pendulum), Telly Savalas (Kojak), John Saxon (Tenebrae), Edwige Fenech (Strip Nude For Your Killer), Erika Blanc (The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave) and Boris Karloff (The Comedy of Terrors). Whether you're a newcomer to these films or experiencing them for the umpteenth time, Macabre Visions: The Films of Mario Bava is a must-have addition to your library. Limited Edition Contents: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of all films Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks English subtitles for the Italian soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracks Alternative cuts of Black Sunday, The Girl Who Knew Too Much, Black Sabbath, A Bay of Blood, Baron Blood, Lisa and the Devil and Rabid Dogs Audio commentaries on every film by Bava biographer and expert Tim Lucas Numerous interviews with critics, cast and crew members Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre, a documentary profile of the director, hosted by Mark Kermode and featuring interviews with Joe Dante, John Carpenter and Tim Burton The Devil's Daughter, a video essay by critic Kat Ellinger Multiple introductions by author and critic Alan Jones Yellow, Semih Tareen's short film homage to Bava's cinema Multiple theatrical trailers and TV spots Limited edition packaging featuring original theatrical artwork Collector's souvenir hardcover book featuring writing by Matt Bailey, Alan Jones, Kier-La Janisse, David Cairns, Tim Lucas, Travis Crawford, Glenn Kenny, Adrian Smith, Jay Slater, Oliver James, Stephen Thrower, Peter Blumenstock and Helen Mullane And much, much more!

• Mummy, The / Creature From The Black Lagoon | DVD | (18/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Mummy: Boris Karloff's legendary performance has become a landmark in the annals of screen history. As the mummy Im-Ho-Tep he is accidentally revived after 3 700 years. Alive again he sets out to find his lost love. Today over 70 years after it was first released it still remains as compelling as ever! Creature From The Black Lagoon: Scientists drug and capture the terrifying creature who subsequently becomes enamoured with the head scientist's female assist

• The Criminal Code (Standard Edition) | Blu Ray | (26/06/2023) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Howard Hawks (Twentieth Century) made his first film for Columbia Pictures with this pre-Code prison movie. The great Walter Huston (Dragonwyck) stars as a district attorney-turned-prison warden who gets to witness first-hand the effects of his convictions, especially Phillips Holmes (An American Tragedy), imprisoned after killing a man in a drunken brawl. Co-starring Boris Karloff (Frankenstein), The Criminal Code is tough, no-nonsense, quintessential Hawks.Product FeaturesHigh Definition remasterOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with film historian Nora Fiore (2021)Behind the Mask (2021, 26 mins): author and critic Kim Newman discusses the non-horror career of actor Boris KarloffCodes and Convictions (2021, 30 mins): video essay by Jonathan Bygraves on the many adaptations of Marvin Flavin's The Criminal CodeThe Howard Hawks Masterclass with John Carpenter (1997, 36 mins): archival audio recording of a presentation by the cult filmmaker from the British Film Institute's 1997 Howard Hawks retrospective at the National Film Theatre, LondonLux Radio Theatre: 'The Criminal Code' (1939, 59 mins): radio adaptation starring Edward G Robinson, Beverly Roberts and Paul GuilfoyleImage galleries: on-set and promotional photography from The Criminal Code and its lost Spanish-language version, El código penalNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection (DVD) | DVD | (08/05/2017) from £24.99   |  Saving you £-8.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.75

  7 FILMS FROM THE LEGACY OF THE ORIGINAL FRANKENSTEIN Includes: FRANKENSTEIN (1931)- THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)- SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1943)- THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942)- FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943)- HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)- HOUSE OF DRACULA (1945) The original Frankenstein is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defned the Hollywood horror genre. Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection includes 7 flms from the original legacy including the tragic classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless flms that followed. These landmark motion pictures defned the iconic look of Henry Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride, and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of Frankenstein to this day.

• Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection (BD) | Blu Ray | (08/05/2017) from £16.31   |  Saving you £3.68 (22.56%)   |  RRP £19.99

  ALL 8 FILMS FROM THE LEGACY OF THE ORIGINAL FRANKENSTEIN Includes: FRANKENSTEIN (1931)- THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)- SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1943)- THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942)- FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943)- HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)- HOUSE OF DRACULA (1945)- ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) The original Frankenstein is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 8 films from the original legacy including the tragic classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of Henry Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride, and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of Frankenstein to this day.

• The Films of Michael Reeves (Collector's Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (25/04/2022) from £21.45   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The early death of director Michael Reeves at just 25 robbed the UK of a potential major move making talent. This ultimate Blu-Ray collection includes both of his iconic works (Witchfinder General and The Sorcerers), along with the first-ever Blu-Ray release of 'The Castle of the Living Dead', where he was part of the scriptwriting team, networking and learning on-set skills. Completing this stunning collection is the brand new feature-length documentary 'The Young General', featuring Ian Ogilvy.First-Ever UK Blu-Ray release of 'Castle of the Living Dead'

• Black Sabbath | Blu Ray | (13/05/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Black Sunday was such a huge hit that a follow-up was swiftly demanded, and horror maestro Mario Bava duly devised this three-part horror anthology blending modern and period stories. In the giallo-style 'The Telephone', a woman is terrorized by her former pimp after his escape from prison, and tries to escape him with the help of her lesbian lover, who has a dark secret of her own. In the Victorian-era 'The Drop of Water', a nurse steals a ring from the corpse of a dead spiritualist, which naturally tries to get it back. But it's the 19th-century Russian story 'The Wurdalak' that comes closest to Bava's earlier classic, with the great Boris Karloff as a much-loved paterfamilias who might not be entirely what he seems. Bava's direction is as stylish as ever, and Black Sabbath is almost a compendium of his favourite themes. Special Features: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation of two versions of the film; 'I tre volti della paura' - the European version with score by Roberto Nicolosi and 'Black Sabbath' - the re-edited and re-dubbed AIP version with Les Baxter score, on home video for the first time English SDH subtitles for English Audio and a new English subtitle translation of the Italian audio Audio Commentary with Bava biographer and expert Tim Lucas Introduction to the film by author and critic Alan Jones A Life In Film - An Interview with star Mark Damon Three Faces of Black Sabbath - A comparison of the different versions of the film International Trailer US Trailer Italian Trailer TV and Radio Spots Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic David Cairns and a substantial interview with AIP Producer Samuel Z. Arkoff on his experiences of working with Bava, conducted by Tim Lucas, illustrated with original stills and posters

• The Mummy | DVD | (31/10/2005) from £4.18   |  Saving you £5.81 (139.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Boris Karloff's legendary performance has become a landmark in the annals of screen history. As The Mummy Im-Ho-Tep he is accidentally revived after 3 700 years by a team of British archaeologists. It is revealed in a flashback that he was a high priest embalmed alive for trying to revive the vestal virgin whom he loved after she had been sacrificed. Alive again he sets out to find his lost love. Today over 50 years after The Mummy was first released this brooding dream-like film remains a masterpiece not only of the genre but for all time.

• The Strange Door | DVD | (28/02/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Noble-born brawler and debaucher Denis de Beaulieu (Richard Stapley) is selected by the scheming Sire Alain de Maletroit (Charles Laughton) to be forced into marrying his only niece Blanche de Maletroit (Sally Forrest). Whilst carousing at an inn Denis is tricked into a fight with one of Maletroit's men and ends up shooting him dead. Whilst fleeing from the chasing mob Denis takes refuge by entering a strange door at the Maletroit manor but soon finds himself in the midst of a nightmare from which he cannot escape. Forced to marry a woman he does not love due to Sire de Maletroit's determination to wreak revenge on his family line his every move is watched by the creeping manservant Voltan (Boris Karloff). Desperate to escape the young couple decides to leave the house through the only exit known to them...the torture chamber.

• The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection (DVD) | DVD | (08/05/2017) from £19.99   |  Saving you £2.45 (12.26%)   |  RRP £22.44

  ALL 6 FILMS FROM THE LEGACY OF THE ORIGINAL MUMMY INCLUDES: THE MUMMY (1932)-THE MUMMY'S HAND (1940)- THE MUMMY'S TOMB (1942)-THE MUMMY'S GHOST (1944)- THE MUMMY'S CURSE (1944)- ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY (1955) The original Mummy is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the terrifying classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the ancient Egyptian monster and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of the Mummy to this day.

• 3 Classic Horrors Of The Silver Screen - Vol. 2 - A Bucket Of Blood / House On Haunted Hill / The Ghoul | DVD | (01/11/2004) from £5.16   |  Saving you £-0.17 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  A Bucket of Blood: Coffee bar waiter Walter Paisley (Dick Miller) is hailed as an artist for his amazingly lifelike sculptures. Unbeknownst to his customers his art is achieved by murdering his models and covering them in clay. Said by many to be a cult actor Dick Miller's finest hour A Bucket of Blood is a superb semi-spoof of the dead-bodies-in-the-wax-museum genre. The House On Haunted Hill: Vincent Price has one of his juiciest roles in this haunted-house thrille

• Cult Horror Collection 2011 | DVD | (03/10/2011) from £17.05   |  Saving you £5.93 (42.18%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Titles Comprise:Dracula: Although there have been numerous screen versions of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Dracula, none is more enduring than this 1931 movie. Towering ominously among the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains, Castle Dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the Transylvanian villagers below. With the superb Bela Lugosi starring as the screen's most popular vampire Count Dracula, the film's eerie and chilling mood is enhanced by specialist horror director Tod Browning. Dracula remains a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time.Frankenstein: Boris Karloff stars as the screen's most memorable monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster (Karloff) out of lifeless body parts. It is director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel blended with Karloff's compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity that makes Frankenstein a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time.The Wolf Man: The original horror classic that introduced one of the screen's most infamous monsters! Lon Chaney Jr. portrays Larry Talbot, who returns to his father's (Claude Rains) castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman (Evelyn Ankers). One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where Jenny's fate is revealed by a mysterious gypsy fortune teller. Today, over 65 years after it was first released, the dreamlike atmospheres and elaborate settings combined with a chilling musical score make The Wolf Man a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time!The Bride of Frankenstein: One of the most popular horror classics of all time, and an acclaimed sequel to the original Frankenstein. The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen's most misunderstood monster who now longs for a mate of his own. Colin Clive is back as the overly ambitious Dr. Frankenstein, who creates the ill-fated bride (Elsa Lanchester). Directed by the original's James Whale (his last horror film) and featuring a haunting musical score, The Bride of Frankenstein ranks as one of the finest films not only of the genre, but for all time.

• Classic Frankenstein Triple | DVD | (04/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

• The Man Who Changed His Mind | DVD | (11/06/2012) from £2.65   |  Saving you £10.34 (390.19%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Directed by Robert Stevenson (Mary Poppins!) and staring Boris Karloff as Dr Laurience, this old-school British Sci-Fi/Horror film from 1936 is a hidden treasure.Laurience is a once-respectable scientist, who begins to research the origin of the mind. The science community rejects him, and he risks losing everything for which he has worked. He begins to use his discoveries to save his research and further his own causes, thereby becoming... a Mad Scientist, almost unstoppable...