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     Weber (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 194.176.105.55 |
Or maybe not. I nearly choked laughing at the little gem that carries this tagline. it is of course The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra - a pitch perfect spoof on the old 50's horror sci fi movies with brilliantly done bad acting and dialogue and the ropiest monsters (literally in the case of the skeleton whose strings were deliberately clearly visible throughout) I've seen in many years. Making a film funny by using bad dialogue and bad acting takes talent because there is a very fine line where it turns into a bad film and nothing more. This one succeeds on every level though. I loved it unreservedly. Highly recommended, along with the sequel - The Lost Skeleton Returns Again which I saw at the festival this year. | ||
| Matthew Fryer (Matthew_fryer) Username: Matthew_fryer Registered: 08-2009 Posted From: 90.195.182.42 |
I'm glad that turned out to be from a real film. Sounds good. And you're right. It's a very fine line. | ||
| Carolinec (Carolinec) Username: Carolinec Registered: 06-2009 Posted From: 92.232.199.129 |
This sounds right up my street - I must look out for this!  | ||
| Jamie Rosen (Jamie) Username: Jamie Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 99.241.48.210 |
I have it on my shelf. I should get around to watching it... maybe tonight? I'm not sure I feel up to disemboweling myself. | ||
| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.142.147.0 |
I hadn't heard of this - it's on order now. Thanks, Weber! | ||
| Ian Alexander Martin (Iam) Username: Iam Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 207.6.255.47 |
I am shocked -- I tell you! -- that there is a film of this variety which Lord Probert had not previously heard of! What is this world coming to? What is the point in carrying on this pointless life if event this sort of Eternal Verity can be thrown to the floor and dashed into a thousand little bits with so much ease? ...and this is about the time everyone starts wishing I hadn't returned, most likely. | ||
| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.142.147.0 |
The omission has been corrected - we both loved The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra and we'll be looking out for the sequel - thanks for the heads up, Weber! | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.31.202.102 |
Yeah, you're slacking, mate. No longer the new kid on the cinematic block. You just don't cut the mustard any more. Too busy at home with Lady P and Elder Scrolls. Well, the day had to come . . . So hand over your ceremonial garments to a more avid film fan. Come on, give them to me. | ||
| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.142.147.0 |
Sorry mate I would have answered this earlier but I've been busy collecting souls for the giant crab God Hermeus Mora. Oooops what a giveaway... | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.31.202.102 |
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| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.142.147.0 |
I've just noticed Ian is flashing up there - is that allowed? | ||
| Ian Alexander Martin (Iam) Username: Iam Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 207.6.255.47 |
It's not a good idea to over-use. Extended exposure, you see, leads to blindness. Oh so very many allusions there. | ||
| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.131.51.196 |
We've just been chuckling away at The Lost Skeleton Returns Again, canteloup people and all. Once again thanks for the heads up on these two pictures Mr Gregston! (Two of Larry Blamire's films are the subject of a feature in the latest Video Watchdog, btw) |