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Masters of mayhem. [videorecording (DVD)]
TITLE:
Masters of mayhem. [videorecording (DVD)]
Publication Date:
2004
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (223 min.)
Subject Term:
Contents:
Bat -- Gorilla -- Horror hotel.
Performer:
Vincent Price (The bat) ; Bela Lugosi (The gorilla) ; Christopher Lee (Horror hotel)
Summary:
The Bat- Based on the gothic novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, this haunted house mystery centers around the owner of a house with a million dollars hidden in it. A clawed, masked figure stalks the hapless woman in the house, and bodies pile up as the mysterious "Bat" tries to find the money first. Filmed before in 1915 (silent), 1926 (silent) and 1930 (talkie), this classic thriller was brought back to life in 199 with amazing performances by Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead (Bewitched)

The Gorilla- Welathy Walter Stevens (lionel Atwill) hires the Ritz Brothers to investigate threats by a killer known as The Gorilla. As the investigators arrive, a real escaped gorilla shows up at the mansion! This comedy/mystery in the classic Ritz Brothers' style features Bela Lugosi and Patsy Kelly.

Horror Hotel- Nan Barlow (venetia Stevenson) uses her winter vacation to research witchcraft in New England. Her professor, Alan Driscoll (Christopher Lee) recommends that she begin her search in his home village of Whitewood ,where he also recommends she stay at the "Raven's Inn" The innkeeper is the undead spirit of the witch Elizabeth Selwyn who was burned at the stake in 1692, and the "guests" at the inn are her coven, come to celebrate with a human sacrifice on Candalmas Eve. Nan is never heard from again. Also known as "The City of the Dead."
Language:
English
General Note:
DVD.

B&W.

"Three great movies."