Cushing VS Lee - Page 5

Pete · #41 3rd November 2009, 12:32 PM

Lee's Fu Mnachu films are a lot fun.

The Reaper Man@Cult Labs · #42 3rd November 2009, 04:33 PM

Still in the wrapper that FU-Double bill....

What do you all reckon was Cushing and Lee's ultimate roles?

P-Mac · #43 3rd November 2009, 07:49 PM

Both are amazing. End of. Lee is the definitive Dracula, while Cushing is the definitive Baron Frankenstein and Professor Van Helsing. The other films they did together outside of Hammer are a lot of fun too, such as the Amicus anthologies, The Creeping Flesh, I Monster and Horror Express.

Speaking of Fu Manchu, I ordered The Face of Fu Manchu and The Vengeance of Fu Manchu from Townsend Records and they still haven't arrived

! I got The Brides of Fu Manchu no problem from Buy It Here. The DVDs were quite cheap considering they are going for like £50 on Amazon Marketplace.

vincenzo · #44 3rd November 2009, 10:13 PM

Cusning's best roles for me were in the original Hammer Dracula, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (easily his nastiest Baron), Tales From The Crypt, and the non-horrors Cone Of Silence and Cash On Demand.

Lee's would also be the first Dracula plus The Wicker Man, A Feast At Midnight, The Devil Rides Out and Lord Of The Rings.

Pete · #45 3rd November 2009, 10:16 PM

I have always wanted to see Jess Franco's version of Dracula with Christopher Lee.

vincenzo · #46 3rd November 2009, 10:26 PM

It's very low key to the point of being quite dull to be honest, and certainly not a typical Franco film. 12-rated now.

The Reaper Man@Cult Labs · #47 3rd November 2009, 11:12 PM

Cushing was once again a perfect choice for the role of Tarkin in Star Wars.
I think Lucas is a secret Frankenstein fan and transfered the scenario to space,Tarkin being the Baron and Vader his rampaging monster.
As for Cushing's best films,then it would be hard to disagree with Vince on the movies listed above.
I wish someone would dig up these old Hammer films,especially CASH ON DEMAND.

Lee's best role;-Obviously Lord Summerisle in the Wicker Man,closeley followed by Dracula.
His role as the Duc de Richleau in THE DEVIL RIDES OUT,playing against typecast is not to be underestimated as well.
Just don't mention Count Dooku!

Also,he was the only sinister thing happening in Hammer's THE DEVIL RIDES OUT,which I'm sure he didn't want to go out with a rock to the head...

vincenzo · #48 3rd November 2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper72

Also,he was the only sinister thing happening in Hammer's THE DEVIL RIDES OUT,which I'm sure he didn't want to go out with a rock to the head...

Actually To The Devil A Daughter though that film was enough to confuse everyone.

The Reaper Man@Cult Labs · #49 3rd November 2009, 11:47 PM

Shit.Time for la la land I think.

Glad you knew what I meant though Vince....

42ndStreetFreak · #50 4th November 2009, 12:26 AM

"Cash on Demand" is finally on its way!
http://www.dvddrive-in.com/

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According to their new Columbia Classics Blog, we can expect another fantastic Hammer Films set in 2010: “Next year, look for another Icons release when we gear up for the Icons of Suspense, the third in our effort to bring forward the great Hammer films in the Columbia library. The titles in this next set will include such masterpieces as STOP ME BEFORE I KILL, CASH ON DEMAND, NEVER TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER, MANIAC, THE SNORKEL, and the great Joseph Losey-directed THESE ARE THE DAMNED.

I have "Maniac" (not bad) and "The Damned" (damned boring more like!) but "Cash" and "Never take candy..." (another much anticipated and long awaited release) are very welcome!