Remembering Those Great Early Horror Flicks
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
June 11, 2016 10:24pm CST
I write retro movie reviews on The Daily Voice News site and have been concentrating on the old horror shows. There are so many good ones that have superb acting and directing that we will never forget. I reviewed some of the old classics like The Birds and Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock and other greats like Carrie and The Exorcist. I love these iconic films and don't like horror films with too much gore or blood.
Some of the old ones had an excellent and compelling storyline that kept you glued to the events on screen. I still love to have a hide-behind-cushion though, especially if I'm watching a new one and don't know what will happen. Do you like horror films or do they scare you too much? The picture shows the house behind the Bates Motel where Norman Bates lived with his-uh---mother.
Credit: YouTube screenshot
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jun 16
The truly "old" vintage horror classics are from the 1930s: Bela Lugosi as Dracula, Boris Karloff as Frankenstein, Claude Rains as The Invisible Man, The Mummy then 1940s with Lon Chaney as The Wolfman.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Jun 16
yes those are excellent as well and great collector's items. i would love to get my hands on a few.
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
14 Jun 16
@MarymargII He used to have a Sunday night show a long time ago.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Jun 16
@marlina That's true and I'm sorry to say I'm old enough to remember--haha! They were great and some of them were pretty creepy too!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Jun 16
Yes, he was the master of suspense and a great director.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
12 Jun 16
I have read the book Carrie but have not seen the movie. I love the old Psycho movie and Exorcist too. I think I have seen those two movies more than once.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
12 Jun 16
@TRBRocks420 oh now I remember the blood dripping down her face. Is that it? I think I have seen it.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
12 Jun 16
@TRBRocks420 and she was on stage. Yeah I've seen it.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Jun 16
@toniganzon that is a really great one and she sure gets back at them all.
@LadyDuck (460669)
• Switzerland
13 Jun 16
@MarymargII The movie with Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes? Yes I have seen the movie at the theater soon after it was available in Italy.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Jun 16
Anna have you ever seen the original Rosemary's Baby?
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
13 Jun 16
@MarymargII I have never watched "Rosemary's Baby" and do not want to for some reason.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
14 Jun 16
@MarymargII I've never seen any modern ones - probably Psycho was the last one I saw.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Jun 16
@jaboUK Good old Christopher Lee and that series of Dracula films brings back memories. He was frightening and did the job so well. Psycho was another memorable film, and Norman Bates was the motel keeper from hell.--- Lol! Many women were afraid to have a shower after that one.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Jun 16
Ha ha! He's not scary- it's those other more modern guys like Freddy and the guy with the mask in Halloween! I much prefer the older ones that aren't so gory and gruesome.
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@DeborahDiane (40103)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 16
I love your reviews on The Daily Voice News. You have reminded me of so many great old movies!
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@DeborahDiane (40103)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 16
@MarymargII - Rosemary's Baby was certainly a scary one!!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane Yes, remember the suspense when she gets it about her witch neighbours? And then realizes her husband is in on the plot against her and her child. Great moments!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Jun 16
Oh thanks Deborah- I just finished Rosemary's Baby and honestly think it is my all time fave.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
24 Jul 16
@MarymargII I have always loved horror movies both old and new.But I prefer films which do not have too much gore.I love Hitchcock.The Birds is an all time favorite.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Jul 16
@MarymargII No,I don't think you are allowed to post those links.I would have liked to read them.You can message me I suppose.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Jul 16
I did a review on The Birds and also Psycho but don't know if I'm allowed to link you to them here? Anyway, they were the best! I am like you and don't like gore, and unnecessary violence. Love to get scared and then hate it when I am ---LOL! 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Jul 16
@silvermist As I said, I'm juts back so will try to message you in a bit. Good idea!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 16
That is one genre that I don't enjoy, I don't like being scared!! I'm a wimp!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Jun 16
@MarymargII I watched one once and so freaked myself out that I have never watched any since.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Jun 16
I'm funny as I am attracted to a good Horror Film and then I get scared and wish I never watched it and leave a light on in the hall or the washroom for a week----LOL!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Jun 16
@BelleStarr Can you remember which one it was? Just curious.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Jun 16
You should check out the ones I mentioned and also Rosemary's Baby--excellent!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Jun 16
Ridiculous and no great stories- just a lot of knives and gore.
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@JudyEv (326926)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 16
I've never been keen on horror films. I'd be hitting the off button quick time.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Jun 16
So true- I find it a cop out and a quick money maker. That's why the old ones are so good!
