#Angus crichton

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Dread by the Decade: Dead of Night

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★★★★

Plot: When a man meets a group of strangers whom he insists he already knows, everyone present realizes they've also experienced something unexplainable.

Review: Though some segments outshine others, diverse narratives, genuine eeriness, and a fantastically surreal ending make this anthology an absolute standout.

Source Material: "The Bus-Conductor" by E. F. Benson, "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost" by H. G. Wells Year: 1945 Genre: Anthology, Supernatural Horror, Ghosts, Horror Comedy Country: United Kingdom Language: English Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes

Directors: Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer, Basil Dearden Writers: John Baines, Angus MacPhail Cinematographers: Douglas Slocombe, Jack Parker Editor: Charles Hasse Composer: Georges Auric Cast: Mervyn Johns, Frederick Valk, Anthony Baird, Judy Kelly, Miles Malleson, Sally Ann Howes, Michael Allan, Ralph Michael, Googie Withers, Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne, Michael Redgrave, Hartley Power, Roland Culver, Renee Gadd

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Story: 3.5/5 - Though "The Golfer's Story" is weak and "The Christmas Party" is too bare bones, the other tales are unsettling and the framing story's conclusion is outright haunting.

Performances: 4/5 - Everyone is great, but Mervyn Johns, Ralph Michael, and Michael Redgrave give especially tormented performances.

Cinematography: 4/5 - Well shot with interesting angles and lighting. The dizzying camera movements at the end are wonderful.

Editing: 3/5 - Cuts are sometimes a bit abrupt.

Music: 3.5/5 - Lively, though occasionally too dramatic.

Effects & Props: 4/5 - The cursed mirror and ventriloquist dummy are both solid, and the bus crash is effective.

Sets: 4/5

Costumes, Hair, & Make-Up: 4/5

Trigger Warnings:

Very mild violence

Domestic abuse

Suicide

Discussion of child abuse and murder

Casual misogyny

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New South Wales State Of Origin Team - Game Two 2024

The New South Wales Rugby League has announced the Blues team that will take the field in game two of the 2024 State Of Origin series. Here is the side: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To’o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Zac Lomax 6. Jarome Luai 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Payne Hass 9. Reece Robson 10. Jake Trbojevic (C) 11. Angus Crichton 12. Liam Martin 13. Cameron Murray 14. Connor…

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Rugby Australia withdraws Angus Crichton's $1.6 million contract offer UPDATED: Rugby Australia has withdraw... #usa #uk

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Rugby Australia stop negotiations with NRL star Angus Crichton, World Cup, Eddie Jones, Phil Waugh A Set smal... #funny #memes #sports #live #tweets #win #twitter #tweet #bet #manchester #rugbymen #rugby union #irish rugby #super rugby

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NRL Early Mail Round 18: Sitili Tupouniua likely out for season, Angus Crichton four weeks

The Sydney Roosters are reeling with forward Sitili Tupouniua likely out for the season and former Origin star Angus Crichton to miss an extended period. The Sydney Roosters’ finals hopes have been dealt a double blow with second-rower Sitili Tupouniua facing neck surgery and likely to miss the remainder of the season while Angus Crichton is looking at a month on the sidleines with a knee…

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Roosters star Angus Crichton diagnosed with bipolar disorder, takes indefinite break

Star Roosters forward Angus Crichton has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and taken an indefinite break from rugby league. Crichton’s father, Charlie, provided a statement to Nine on Thursday. “I can confirm today that Angus is under appropriate professional support and treatment for medically diagnosed bipolar disorder, which he has been dealing with for some time,” he said. READ MORE:…

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New South Wales State Of Origin Team - Game One 2024

The New South Wales Rugby League has announced the Blues team that will take the field in game one of the 2024 State Of Origin series. Here is the side: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To’o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Joseph Sua’ali’i 5. Zac Lomax 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Payne Hass 9. Reece Robson 10. Jake Trbojevic 11. Angus Crichton 12. Liam Martin 13. Cam McInnes 14. Issah Yeo 15. Haumole…

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@anguscrichton: Fam

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It's six horror films for the price of one! This week your deadicated hosts review DEAD OF NIGHT (1945) from directors Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, Robert Hamer.

Plus, insights into the British film industry, the Rank Organisation, HG Wells and EF Benson, past horror anthologies, and much more. It's our first British horror in a while, so there's a lot to catch up on!

Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 55:02; Discussion 1:16:05; Ranking 1:42:42

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Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth.

It was built, probably on the site of an earlier fort, by Sir George Crichton in the 1440s. At this time, Blackness was the main port serving the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, one of the main residences of the Scottish monarch. The castle, together with the Crichton lands, passed to James II of Scotland in 1453, and the castle has been crown property ever since. It served as a state prison, holding such prisoners as Cardinal Beaton and the 6th Earl of Angus.

Strengthened by Sir James Hamilton of Finnart in the mid-16th century, the castle became one of the most advanced artillery fortifications of its time in Scotland. A century later, these defences were not enough to prevent Blackness falling to Oliver Cromwell's army in 1650. Some years after the siege, the castle was repaired, and again served as a prison and a minor garrison. In 1693, the spur protecting the gate was heightened, and the Stern Tower shortened as a base for three heavy guns. Barracks and officers' quarters were added in the 1870s, when the castle was used as an ammunition depot, until 1912. The castle was briefly reused by the army during World War I. It is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument, in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

Because of its site, jutting into the Forth, and its long, narrow shape, the castle has been characterised as "the ship that never sailed". The north and south towers are often named "stem" and "stern", with the central tower called the "main mast".

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New Fiction 2022 - June

The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - "3 Kings" ed. Richard Challoner (1752)

Okay so now Solomon's in charge and there's no war so things are good? Except he's going around murdering enemies Godfather-style. And now a parade of kings as we run down the list and deeds of the rest of David's successors.

The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - "4 Kings" ed. Richard Challoner (1752)

I think Eliseus is the star here? But the details of the chapters are more scattered. Perhaps due to winding down the chronicle of the kings. Hazael, Jezrahel, Jezabel, oh my. Oh shit Jehu will not stand for Baal worship. Dang, and Jerusalem has fallen!

Tales of the Dominion War - "What Dreams May Come" by Michael Jan Friedman (2004)

The complacency of fools something something.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Night of the Vulture" by Greg Cox (2004)

As close to Cannibal Holocaust as Star Trek gets.

Tales of the Dominion War - "The Ceremony of Innocence is Drowned" by Keith R.A. DeCandido (2004)

Put up your walls and a gun for every good citizen.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Blood Sacrifice" by Josepha Sherman & Susan Schwartz (2004)

Impatience is a sign of having lived too long.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Mirror Eyes" by Heather Jarman & Jeffrey Lang (2004)

If your place is compromised, that’s your new place.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Twilight's Wrath" by David Mack (2004)

Slash the throat of your master to serve you and yours.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Eleven Hours Out" by Dave Galanter (2004)

The only place to go is the way ahead.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Safe Harbors" by Howard Weinstein (2004)

Call them all in, we’re alone.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Field Expediency" by Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore (2004)

Desperation will keep you from seeing it all.

Tales of the Dominion War - "A Song Well Sung" by Robert Greenberger (2004)

When your enemy leaves you bare.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Stone Cold Truths" by Peter David (2004)

The children only know what they see and hear.

Tales of the Dominion War - "Requital" by Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels (2004)

What will you do, when you find it?

Dracula Daily - "June" by Bram Stoker & ed. Matt Kirkland (1897)

A slow and obvious realization that your friend is not your friend.

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (1990)

The lecture-style of story-telling wears just a bit too thin for my tastes.

"Aquarium" by NoneToon (2022) 

It’s hard to make friends, wouldn’t you agree?

"Making art in America. 👁👄👁" dir. Angie Wang (2022)

Please find a way.

Montana Story dir. Scott McGehee (2022)

Leave when you have to leave. Your place is where you choose to be.

Crimes of the Future dir. David Cronenberg (2022)

The subtle ways in which we fall apart.

Watcher dir. Chloe Okuno (2022)

👍👍👍

Jurassic World Dominion dir. Colin Trevorrow (2022)

Give DeWanda Wise her own adventure movie/series.

Top Gun: Maverick dir. Joseph Kosinski (2022)

Get your planes, get your guns, step right up.

G.I. Joe: The Movie dir. Don Jurwich (1987)

Better with no context whatsoever.

Elvis dir. Baz Luhrmann (2022)

That new Elvis biopic is more entertainment than history, but it still helped me get why Elvis was a big deal after growing up on 90s media made by 70s kids who treated him as a joke. And Austin Butler's portrayal of Elvis is :chefskiss:.

The Black Phone dir. Scott Derrickson (2022)

It sets up all the pieces perfectly.

Lightyear dir. Angus MacLane (2022)

I like space and I like adventures but when you’re Pixar there’s a burden to deliver on a certain level of charm that is missing here.

The Cat Returns dir. Hiroyuki Morita (2004)

A neat little fantasy, and you know, I didn’t realize how much I missed whimsical fantasy adventures with some small measure of risk.

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On dir. Dean Fleischer-Camp (2022)

Marcel’s got the improv quips and a lovely story about what it means to stick to family or to let them go.

Goosebumps - "My Hairiest Adventure" (1996)

Body hair and its many wonders.

Goosebumps - "It Came from Beneath the Sink" (1996)

Stick to the book, although it’s neat seeing the beginnings of an actor who went on to success in the horror genre.

Goosebumps - "The Barking Ghost" (1997)

Woof.

Goosebumps - "Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes" (1996)

Sometimes I see that a given book has been adapted for television and try to imagine how they would’ve pulled it off on a low TV budget of the 90s. And with this one, I fretted over the fact that unless they chose to use expensive stop-motion animation, they’d probably find a way to have little people dressed up as lawn gnomes. Sure enough...

Goosebumps - "Shocker on Shock Street" (1997)

Love the book, not the TV episode. Gonna fret any time a fucked up book ending gets swapped for a more tame TV-friendly version.

Goosebumps - "Haunted Mask II" (1996)

You didn’t have to redo everything from the first one. The book knew that.

Goosebumps - "The Headless Ghost" (1996)

Oh. You know, you had something there at the end. A comeuppance would’ve been good.

Goosebumps - "How I Got My Shrunken Head" (1998)

The book was vague in its exact location and cultural references but the TV episode makes it much more specific about which backward people the white westerners have decided to enslave.