Bride of the Monster | Horror Movie
Bride of the Monster – A mad doctor attempts to create atomic supermen. Bride of the Monster (1955) Director: Edward D. Wood Jr. Writers: Edward D. Wood Jr., Alex Gordon Stars: Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi Country: United States Language: English Also Known As: Bride of the Atom Release Date: February 1956 (United States) Filming Location: Ted Allen Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA Synopsis: Rumours abound about what may go on at a creepy mansion just out of town. The house is owned by Dr. Eric Vornoff who is conducting experiments to turn people into super-beings through the use of atomic power. Reporter Janet Lawton decides to look into what is going there and its possible connection to men that have disappeared in the area. When Vornoff takes her prisoner, he has definite plans for her. Reviews: If this were made only five to fifteen years earlier, it’d easily be considered a technical marvel compared to the trash horror that was being released at that time, many of which had Bela lurking in side roles, often with barely any dialogue. Here Bela finally gets his flowers, as Ed, a clear fan, presents a highlight reel of all Bela’s best bits, whilst providing him plenty of new opportunities to not only shine, but go out in a blaze of glory. I’ve watched every available horror film up until this point, and moving through the history of horror cinema really makes me appreciate what Ed was trying to do. He wasn’t some schlock hack fumbling something together, he was a fan, trying his best, and you can honestly see that in every part of his films. He allowed every character, no matter how small, an opportunity to shine and steal the scene. All of his characters were fleshed out and bristling with personality, if not acting talent. I honestly, and unironically, want to reassess Ed for the important contributor that he was. A true queer horror icon. – written by “Snailor Moon” on letterboxd.com Credit to : Artflix – Movie Classics
