The House That Dripped Blood
Directed by Peter Duffell
An inspector learns the horrible ways four owners of a secluded old home perished in this classic Amicus horror anthology written by Robert Bloch (PSYCHO). The first tale involves a horror writer who freaks out when the mad strangler he’s writing about appears outside his window. The second story stars Peter Cushing as a retiree drawn to a female statue in a creepy old wax museum. A girl and her dolly are the focus of tale three, which stars horror icon Christopher Lee, while vampire vixen Ingrid Pitt lends her talents to the fanged finale. Ready to enter THE HOUSE?
An inspector learns the horrible ways four owners of a secluded old home perished.
Cast: John Bennett, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Jon Pertwee
Member Reviews
@Ambivalent_Hoax you should be a critic for the theatre and the arts or anything really, im sure you could make a three-course meal sound like a banquet with all those fine details you provided! 👍 Good film, but I don't know why I even chose to watch it, because its just not my style if im honest. I'm not going to give it a low score just because it 'wasn't for me'; that wouldn't be fair. I knew before I started that I'm not really into the older films, simply because I like how modern day technology can make things look so real, and back then they didn't have that so it just looks crappy (to me) in comparison to film effects, make-up, wardrobe etc, that they use today. But I'm not saying that people agree with me. Some of you will love the older ones and appreciate the effectiveness of these types of films. Like @Ambivalent _Hoax. They liked and described in perfect detail as to why. And that's what a review should be. I'm just usually reading "good film" or "fuck yeah". 🤦:female_sign: So it doesn't explain too much about the film. But i mist admit if i can't be bothered, i will just put that its worth a watch ifAnd tbh it wasn't that bad imo. So I'll give it 4/5. 🙂
With little focus on a house and a notable lack of blood, The House That Dripped Blood is a good title for another film. Watching on a whim based on my mood for something seventies and the cast, this did not detract from my enjoyment of an otherwise good anthology film. 'Method for Murder' set the tone nicely and although it offered mostly atmosphere with little menace, I rather enjoyed the psychological aspects. 'Waxworks' features Peter Cushing, who commits to a relatively underwritten role with his subtle and restrained style; a familiar enough waxwork story, but quite enthralling nevertheless. Again with the slow burning in 'Sweets to the Sweet', Christopher Lee's stilted repression adds a disconcerting undertone and a developing exposure of the isolating mystery. Of course Jon Pertwee would arrive in such a car; 'The Cloak' offered a great character, but sadly little of merit followed, despite the fun array of cast. Overall I throughly enjoyed each story and how the vibe balanced throughout; I probably watched this a few times previously, but due to the somewhat generic nature of the stories perhaps not.
Is what it looks life: Classic vintage horror with classic British horror legends taking center stage.
Great classic watch!
Immaculate vibes