(1932) ****
Philip and Margaret Waverton, and their friend Roger get stranded while traveling due to a severe storm. They find shelter by way of a mansion occupied by some very odd characters. The house owner Horace Femm, his mute and brutish butler Morgan, his deaf sister Rebecca and two others whom we meet a bit later. Shortly after their arrival another couple, also stranded arrive at the mansion. Enter Sir William Porterhouse and his wild sexy mistress Gladys Perkins. That's the set up and what an interesting night it is. This cast of characters will go through a series of crazy, sometimes scary and emotional happenings as the night goes on. I must surely thank JPX for posting a clip from this picture pre Horrorthon. I immediately put it on my must watch list and I was not disappointed in the least. When you settle in to watch The Old Dark House, prepare to be entertained. The cast of characters are fantastic, this must truly have been a pivotal role for Karloff. It certainly shows his diversity. He is nearly unrecognizable in his wolf like make up to the point of their being a forward note from the producer about him before the film. 'Karloff, the mad butler in this production, is the same Karloff who created the part of the mechanical monster in "Frankenstein". We explain this to settle all disputes in advance, even though such disputes are a tribute to his great versatility.' Thanks again JPX, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
First rule of Horrorthon is: watch horror movies. Second rule of Horrorthon is: write about it. Warn us. Tempt us. The one who watches the most movies in 31 days wins. There is no prize.
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Wow, Cat, you've watched a lot of good ones this year. Seems like more good than bad, right?
That pic is great. I love the expression on her face.
Oh I love this movie! This is one of the best "scary house" films and as you note Karloff is terrific!
Yes Whirly, I tried to be more selective this year and got lucky.
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