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mariocki · 2 years ago

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The Saint: Interlude in Venice (5.2, ITC, 1966)

"At the moment I have only a suspicion. Without proof, my hands are tied."

"And you want me to furnish that proof?"

"I would light twelve candles to you if you could."

#the saint #interlude in venice #itc #1966 #leslie charteris #paddy manning o'brine #leslie norman #roger moore #lois maxwell #william sylvester #quinn o'hara #paul stassino #joyce blair #richard warner #robert ayres #patrick troughton #derek sydney #earl green #hal galili #tita dane #networks ep order still imperceptible to me (possibly? they're following US transmission? but certainly not UK trans. nor production order)#so disc hopping abounds. but this is a fun one‚ a very familiar type of tale that's not very far removed from the monochrome series (there #are those reviewers who would have you believe the series shifted entirely in quality and tone once it hit colour but of course those #changes were gradual and had in fact begun already towards the end of the bw era). a starry cast too; Maxwell by now known as the Bond #films' Miss Moneypenny‚ Sylvester a legit leading man (albeit in crime b movies mostly) and.. be still my fluttering heart... is that Paul #Stassino I see... sadly he doesn't last long in a surprisingly bloodthirsty entry; Simon quite ungallantly (and fatally) uses a woman as a #human shield in the violent finále‚ which uh.. doesn't look great for the Robin Hood image. and of course Patty Trouts pops up as Italy's #answer to Columbo‚ getting most of the good lines and twinkling his little eyes up at Roger Moore. a fun one! not hugely original perhaps #but I'm happy just when the series is doing something well and without needless chauvinism (which... mostly free from it here)

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flammentanz · 2 months ago

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“Schatten einer Katze” (“The Shadow of the Cat”) (1961) von John Gilling

Ella Venables (Catherine Lacey) liest zu nächtlicher Stunde in Anwesenheit ihrer getigerten Katze Tabhita das berühmte Gedicht “Der Rabe” von Edgar Allan Poe. Als sei nicht bereits das Poem schaurig genug, wird die alte Dame völlig unvermittelt erschlagen. Bei dem Täter handelt es sich um ihren Diener Andrew (Andrew Crawford), der gemeinsam mit dem Hausmädchen Clara (Freda Jackson) im Auftrag von Ellas Gatten Walter (Andrè Morell) handelt, der seine Gattin kurz zuvor nötigte, ihn als Alleinerben ihres beträchtlichen Vermögens einzusetzen. Der Leichnam der Toten wird auf dem weitläufigen Anwesen vergraben. All dies hat Tabhita genau beobachtet.

Drei Tage später bittet Walter Venables Inspektor Rowles (Alan Wheatley) zu sich, um Ermittlungen im Fall seiner spurlos verschwundenen Gattin anzustellen. Auch der gemeinsam mit Rowles eingetroffene Journalist Michael Latimer (Conrad Phillips) interessiert sich für die geheimnisvolle Angelegenheit.

Walter und Andrew wollen sich ihrer stummen Mitwisserin entledigen und machen Jagd auf die Katze. Dabei wird Andrew heftig gekratzt, und Walter erleidet sogar einen Herzinfarkt, der ihn ans Bett fesselt.

Walter hat Ellas Verwandte zu sich eingeladen: ihre sympathische Lieblingsnichte Beth (Barbara Shelley) sowie Walters verkommener Bruder Edgar (Richard Warner), dessen skrupelloser Sohn Jacob (William Lucas), der wegen seiner kriminellen Machenschaften bereits eine Haftstrafe hinter sich hat sowie Jacobs boshafte Gattin Louise (Vanda Godsell).

Walter weiht seine verhasste Verwandtschaft in ein Geheimnis ein: Ellas erstes und rechtmäßiges Testament befindet sich noch im Haus. Für einen beträchtlichen Anteil am Erbe sollen Jacob, Edgar und Louise es finden und vor allem Tabhita den Garaus machen.

Doch die Katze ist klüger als ihre Jäger und ist entschlossen, den Mord an Ella Venables zu rächen …

John Gilling, dem der klassische Horrorfilm mit “Der Arzt und die Teufel”, “Das schwarze Reptil” und “Nächte des Grauens” exzellente Werke verdankt, inszenierte mit “Schatten einer Katze” einen, vom Sujet her durchaus ungewöhnlichen, sehr stimmungsvollen Film, den man Freunden gepflegten Grusels sehr ans Herz legen kann.

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#the shadow of the cat #schatten einer katze #hammer films #andre morell #barbara shelley #conrad philipps #richard warner #william lucas #vanda godsell #alan wheatley #freda jackson #andrew crawford #john gilling #classic horror #Youtube

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letterboxd-loggd · 8 months ago

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The Shadow of the Cat (1961) John Gilling

March 31st 2024

#the shadow of the cat #1961 #john gilling #barbara shelley #André Morell #freda jackson #andrew crawford #conrad phillips #alan wheatley #william lucas #richard warner #vanda godsell #catherine lacey

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abs0luteb4stard · 1 year ago

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W A T C H E D

#THE MUMMY'S SHROUD (1967)#Andre Morell #John Phillips #David Buck #Elizabeth Sellars #Michael Ripper #Tim Barrett #Richard Warner #Roger Delgado #Catherine Lacey #Dickie Owen #Bruno Barnabe #Eddie Powell #MONSTER MOVIE #horror film #Hammer horror #watching

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dollishbabess · 2 months ago

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Hi! Could I ask for headcanons of Damian and a reader that’s trying to befriend him? Like, they’re dating one of his brothers and are just trying to bond with him.

Hope you’re having a good day!

“DO YOU EVER SHUT UP??” ── .✦ dollish

A/n: this is actually creativee, and ty ofc you too, I was eating a burger while making this so correct any mistakes in your head pls

(Platonic!)

Sibling Rivalry You start off with the best intentions of being a good sister-in-law, but every time you try to engage with Damian, he challenges you to a duel. “You wish to be my sister-in-law? Prove your worth!” You look around a bit confused “How about proving your worth by helping me cook dinner instead?” You say a bit weirded out by this “king” act He reluctantly agrees but still insists on holding a sword while stirring the pot just in case this is an attempt on his life.

"Are You My New Mother?" Damian finds it strange to have a sister-in-law. One day, while you're helping him with his homework, he looks up and asks, “Are you my new mother?” You burst out laughing, saying, “No, I’m just your super cool sister-in-law! Way cooler than anybody else!” He narrows his eyes, “You are not as cool as you think, Do you have body dysmorphia or do you need a mirror?” He says side eyeing you.

Cooking Disaster You decide to bond with him by cooking dinner together. However, your culinary skills are questionable at best. After an hour in the kitchen, you both emerge covered in flour, and the kitchen is a disaster zone. Damian looks at the charred remains of what was supposed to be lasagna and says, “I think I preferred it when you didn’t come into my life.”

Pet Therapy Gone Wrong You asked dick what Damian liked best and dick said animals so you try to bond by bringing home a puppy, hoping it would melt his icy demeanor. Instead, the puppy jumps all over him, and he ends up on the floor with the dog licking his face. He exclaims, “This creature is trying to assert dominance! This is unacceptable L/N .” You laugh, “Well, it’s working. You look pretty helpless right now!”

Shopping Spree You decide that every good sister-in-law should go shopping with damian, If the dog didn’t work maybe a bit of shopping would. You take him to a mall and try to get him to try on some casual clothes. He glares at the store employees like they’ve offended his entire bloodline every time they suggest something. You end up with a pair of socks that have cats on them, and he’s stuck with a beanie that has a giant “D” on it. “This is not acceptable,” he mutters, but you can see he’s secretly amused.

The millennial core jokes..the problem with dating dick is you get infested with millennial jokes and start acting like the millennials you used to laugh at. “Hey, Damian, why did the Batmobile cross the road?”, he clearly cringes and then scowls. “I do not know.” “To get to the other side!” He rolls his eyes, muttering, “You are truly old.” You beam at him, “And yet, I can still fit in! Skidbi or whatever you guys say!”

Movie Night You invite him to a movie night, thinking it’s a great way to bond. You choose a romantic comedy, and he looks horrified. “This is not a movie! It is an abomination.” You insist, “Just watch it! It’s supposed to be funny.” Halfway through, he’s making sarcastic comments and you realize he’s getting into it, even if he pretends not to enjoy it.

Unintentional Matchmaker You try to set him up with your niece who’s around the same age as him, Thinking it would help him socialize. He turns up with the girl and they’re both awkwardly silent, prompting you to burst out laughing. “Are you two plotting a wedding or just not talking?” He glares, “It is not a marriage proposal!” but you can see the faintest hint of a blush.

Baking Lessons You attempt to teach Damian how to bake cookies, claiming it’s a “sisterly bonding experience.” He takes it very seriously, reading the recipe as if it’s a sacred text. When the cookies turn out slightly burnt, he deadpans, “This was clearly an attempt on my life.” You retort, “Nah, they’re just crunchy a new trend.” You take a bite almost chipping your tooth. “Mhm! Mmm yummy……” Damian raises an eyebrow at you. “Your not enjoying it.”

The Ultimate Test Finally, you declare a “Prankster challenge” where you both try to outdo each other in ridiculous antics. You prank Dick together, try to scare Alfred (didn’t work), and end with an epic pillow fight. When it’s over, both of you are exhausted, lying on the floor. Damian sighs dramatically, “I suppose you are not the worst sister-in-law one could have although you are questionably clueless .” You grin, “And you’re not the worst little brother-in-law either!”

── .✦ My brain is FINISHEDDDD so sorry if this is so wrong 😭��

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derangedthoughtssideblog · 4 months ago

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the struggle between wanting a tv show of your favourite books so you can watch edits of your favourite characters and the knowledge that if the actors don't look exactly like the characters in your mind you're going to kill everyone in that show and yourself