Category Archives: 1950s Films

My Review of ‘Where Danger Lives’

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Debbi

When I first saw the set up for this one, I thought, “Oh, no! It’s Angel Face all over again.” But it’s not. It just bears an odd resemblance to it.. Robert Mitchum plays Dr. Jeff Cameron with his usual … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Stage Fright’ (1950)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Debbi

Hi. Today’s film review is of Stage Fright from 1950. This is an Alfred Hitchcock movie, and there is an interesting history behind this one, a little bit. Apparently Hitchcock’s American films had not been doing big business. They were … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Pickup’ (1951)

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Debbi

WARNING: THIS REVIEW (ARGUABLY) REVEALS SPOILERS. This movie has been compared to The Postman Only Rings Twice, even though it’s more like The Postman Fails to Make an Appearance. In short order, we meet our protagonist, a guy who’s worked … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘High Noon’ (1952)

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Debbi

This movie has always interested me due to its combination of social commentary and political themes. Sheriff Will Kane (played by Gary Cooper) has just married a Quaker (of all things), and is ready to hang up his gun and … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Cry Terror!’ (1958)

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing Cry Terror! from 1958. This is a crime thriller, which was presented on TCM Noir Alley. So I guess it also qualifies as a film noir. It is definitely very suspenseful. It is about a man, … Continue reading →

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‘The Haunted Strangler’ (1958) (B-Movie Review) — Part Three

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Debbi

You know, at some point, I’m obviously going to need to compile all these silly reviews into a silly book of silly reviews. Maybe I can be remembered after I die as the stupidest silliest indie author who ever lived! … Continue reading →

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‘The Haunted Strangler’ (1958) (B-Movie Review) — Part Two

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Debbi

It’s time for the next part of this Svengoolie movie of note! I mean, it’s got Boris Karloff, looking like a stroke victim and dancing girls and … Well, let’s get to it, shall we? Here’s Part Two of The … Continue reading →

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‘The Haunted Strangler’ (1958) (B-Movie Review) — Part One

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Debbi

And now for our between-features B-movie review! Our victim film of the next few weeks is The Haunted Strangler from 1958. Let’s get to it, then! 🙂 The movie begins with a joyful gathering among the townsfolk of London to … Continue reading →

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‘Night of the Demon’ (1957) (B-Movie Review) — Part Four

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Debbi

We have now finally reached the Final Part of this horror movie review! It’s Part Four of the review of Night of the Demon! And here’s where we left off … Is it real or created by an AI? 🙂 … Continue reading →

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‘Night of the Demon’ (1957) (B-Movie Review) — Part Three

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Debbi

Time for the third part of this extraordinarily long review for such a weird an interesting movie. Get ready for Part Three of the review of Night of the Demon! And here’s Part Two. *shivers* So Holden, with time (maybe) … Continue reading →

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