Friday, March 4, 2011

TOP 10 BORIS KARLOFF FILMS

Boris Karloff has been in many films. Many are quite amazing, others less so. Attempting to compile a list of Karloff's worst movies is like sorting through elephant diarrhea and looking for the softest and smelly piece. So it was a lot easier to pick out Karloff's best films.




#10. THE INVISIBLE RAY (1937) - Could have been worse. A mediocre story that holds up.





 #9. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR HYDE (1953) - Probably my favourite A&C comedy film. Karloff plays the not-so-good doctor.







#8. THE MUMMY (1932) - Usually overrated, this interesting occult film is still a classic.







#7. SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939) - Something does not sit right with this entry. Still worth the watch.








#6. TOWER OF LONDON (1939) - Historical costume drama also feature Vinny Price in an early role. Holds you till the end.








#5. THE RAVEN (1935) - This film is partially responsible for the ratings code.









#4. HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944) - The perfect monster mash film.







#3. THE BLACK CAT (1934) - Early Occult film very touchy for 30's. 










#2. FRANKENSTEIN (1931) - We all know why this is here.









#1. BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) - Always a treat, more so on or near Halloween.

3 comments:

  1. Some of my favorite Karloffs that you didn't mention: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Targets and Scarface!

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  2. The Grinch doesn't count, as it is a Television special. Scarface would probably make the list if I saw it.

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  3. Oh, the Grinch counts, motherfucker. The Grinch fuckin' counts.

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