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20. The Innocents
Directed by Jack Clayton
Written by William Archibald and Truman Capote
UK, 1961
Genre: Hauntings
The Innocents, which was co-written by Truman Capote, is the first of many screen adaptations of The Turn of the Screw. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t feel bad because most people haven’t – but The Innocents deserves its rightful spot on any list of great horror films. Here is one of the few films where the ghost story takes place mostly in daylight, and the lush photography, which earned cinematographer Freddie Francis one of his two Oscar wins, is simply stunning. Meanwhile, director Jack Clayton and Francis made great use of long, steady shots, which suggest corruption is lurking everywhere inside the grand estate. The Innocents also features three amazing performances; the first two come courtesy of child actors Pamela Franklin (The Legend of Hell House), and Martin Stephens (Village of the Damned...
20. The Innocents
Directed by Jack Clayton
Written by William Archibald and Truman Capote
UK, 1961
Genre: Hauntings
The Innocents, which was co-written by Truman Capote, is the first of many screen adaptations of The Turn of the Screw. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t feel bad because most people haven’t – but The Innocents deserves its rightful spot on any list of great horror films. Here is one of the few films where the ghost story takes place mostly in daylight, and the lush photography, which earned cinematographer Freddie Francis one of his two Oscar wins, is simply stunning. Meanwhile, director Jack Clayton and Francis made great use of long, steady shots, which suggest corruption is lurking everywhere inside the grand estate. The Innocents also features three amazing performances; the first two come courtesy of child actors Pamela Franklin (The Legend of Hell House), and Martin Stephens (Village of the Damned...
- 10/31/2015
- by Ricky Fernandes
- SoundOnSight
More casting news for Burke and Hare, the horror-comedy based on the first "official" serial killers in Britain, from freshfaced newcomer John Landis. In the early 19th century, Burke and Hare would smother their victims and then sell the bodies to a doctor for experimentation. Burke's mistress, Helen M'Dougal, and Hare's wife were both suspected of collaboration.
John Landis is no stranger to murder. And I guess fueled by the rage that they've desecrated the glory of his technological masterpiece An American Werewolf in London with The Wolfman, he's taking names and chopping heads. On the downside, the last real film Landis did -- other than the pretty good documentary Slasher -- was The Blues Brothers 2000. He recently worked on the Masters of Horror project for Showtime/Starz, with two entries among the better ones. But even with a talented cast, Landis can easily blow it. I'm still a...
John Landis is no stranger to murder. And I guess fueled by the rage that they've desecrated the glory of his technological masterpiece An American Werewolf in London with The Wolfman, he's taking names and chopping heads. On the downside, the last real film Landis did -- other than the pretty good documentary Slasher -- was The Blues Brothers 2000. He recently worked on the Masters of Horror project for Showtime/Starz, with two entries among the better ones. But even with a talented cast, Landis can easily blow it. I'm still a...
- 1/25/2010
- by Brian Prisco
Have you ever seen the John Landis documentary "Slasher?" Fascinating stuff. It's about a guy named Michael Bennett who is brought in by car dealerships when they're struggling. He's the expert, the guy who will figure out a way to get that stock off the lot. He's the proverbial salesman's salesman, able to convince Eskimos they're not paying enough for snow. The real miracle of Landis's film is that he manages to get past that confidence to reveal something of the real Michael Bennett, the family man who lives out of a suitcase, the guy whose artificial hyperconfidence takes a heavy...
- 8/14/2009
- Hitfix
Jay Cheel of The Documentary Blog gives us his top five documentary recommendations.
1. Salesman (1969) – Directors: David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
The Maysles Brothers are considered by many to be pioneers in the Cinema Verite movement, or as they prefer to say…their own ’Direct Cinema’ style. Saleman is a prime example of their knack at remaining almost completely un-intrusive while still capturing beautiful images and honest moments. The film follows a small group of Boston bible salesman as they try to meet their quotas by any means necessary. When the main subject, Paul ‘The Badger’ Brennan starts to lose his touch, he struggles to remain on top of his sales while sharing stories on the road with his salesmen buddies.
Also check out: John Landis’ Slasher. A documentary about a rambunctious used car salesmen.
2. Grizzly Man (2005) - Director: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog’s ‘Grizzly Man’ compiles recorded video of...
1. Salesman (1969) – Directors: David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
The Maysles Brothers are considered by many to be pioneers in the Cinema Verite movement, or as they prefer to say…their own ’Direct Cinema’ style. Saleman is a prime example of their knack at remaining almost completely un-intrusive while still capturing beautiful images and honest moments. The film follows a small group of Boston bible salesman as they try to meet their quotas by any means necessary. When the main subject, Paul ‘The Badger’ Brennan starts to lose his touch, he struggles to remain on top of his sales while sharing stories on the road with his salesmen buddies.
Also check out: John Landis’ Slasher. A documentary about a rambunctious used car salesmen.
2. Grizzly Man (2005) - Director: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog’s ‘Grizzly Man’ compiles recorded video of...
- 4/18/2009
- by Leigh
- Latemag.com/film
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