Old Dark House (1932): Amazon.ca: Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger, Eva Moore, Raymond Massey, Elspeth Dudgeon, Brember Wills, Arthur Edeson, James Whale, Clarence Kolster, Carl Laemmle Jr., E.M. Asher, Benn W. Levy, J.B. Priestley, R.C. Sherriff: DVD

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A dark, gothic, one-of-a-kind macabre comedy. Directed by James Whale, subject of the acclaimed "Gods and Monsters," "The Old Dark House" tells the story of three weary travelers who find shelter in a mysterious Welsh manor, soon find themselves in the unwelcoming company of the psychotic Femm family--and never will they be the same!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a late-night movie fest, Jun 29 2004

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C. Ford (Gerrardstown, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This movie reminds me of all the fun movies that were on the local Chiller Theater when I was growing up. Terrific thrills and chills in an old-fashioned manner. James Whales, best known for Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, directed and his touches are visible, from intelligent dialogue to the chaotic action scenes.

A wind-blown Gloria Stuart is awesome to behold as a damsel in distress. Well cast and well acted, this is one of the classics.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice!, May 14 2004

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Janine Koenig "Janine Koenig" - See all my reviews

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This was an interesting film to watch, although I admit, a bit campy at times; nevertheless, the acting is quite good, and I especially liked the character of "Saul," at the end, he's a riot! (Especially when he laughs uncontrollably like a madman.)

Boris Karloff was excellent in this film as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars thesiger's oscar worthy performance., Nov 11 2003

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thesiger steals everything but the sets (as he also did in bride). he should have at least gotten an acadamy nomination for one of the two films.
whale's delightfully sardonic humour shines throughout the film.
a masterpiece all the way through.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ernest Thesiger Rocks the House!
If you're expecting a horror movie, forget it - that aspect doesn't really kick in until the last couple of reels and was probably pretty old hat even in 1932. Read more

Published on Sep 22 2003 by Trevor Willsmer

5.0 out of 5 stars grrrrrrrrr...
Boris Karloff's initial scene in this classic of the macabre lets you know immediately that he won't be talking much ... Read more

Published on Dec 17 2002 by James Quirk