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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0089859827426
Format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: VCI Entertainment
Manufacturer: VCI Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: VCI Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 23, 2001
Running Time: 78 minutes
Sales Rank: 27261
Studio: VCI Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: September 12, 1961
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Editorial Review:
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"This classic of British horror has been painstakingly restored by VCI (with the cooperation of the British Film Institute) and is now complete and uncut; including more than 2 minutes of additional footage, which had been cut from the U.S. version, titled HORROR HOTEL. This also marks the first time ever this uncut version has been seen on video with its original title. THE CITY OF THE DEAD is an extraordinarily good chiller scripted by George Baxt, which still has the power to frighten fans of the horror genre." A college student, Nan Barlow is researching the history of witchcraft. Taunted by her brother and fiancé, who have voiced their concern over her silly notions, Nan arms herself with resolve and drives into the small New England village of Whitewood. She is glad that at least she was able to count on the support of her professor. A bit anxious but consumed with curiosity, she will soon embark herself on the journey of her life! Bonus Features: Original British Version with over 2 minutes of footage not found in the American HORROR HOTEL version, Feature length Commentary with actor Christopher Lee, 45-minute Interview with Christopher Lee, Interview with Venetia Stevenson, Interview and Commentary by Director John Moxey, Theatrical Trailer, Photo Gallery, Cast Bios, Anamorphic Widescreen Enhanced for 16x9 monitors Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 78 minutes; B&W; 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1960.
Amazon.com:
Also known by its alternate title City of the Dead, this 1960 horror thriller makes the most of its low-budget, studio-bound limitations to offer an abundance of eerie atmosphere frequently compared to the chilling horror stories of H.P. Lovecraft. Christopher Lee stars as the seemingly benevolent Professor Driscoll, who sends his eager student Nan (Venetia Stevenson) to the town of Whitewood, Massachussetts to research local legends of witchcraft. In a coincidental parallel to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (which was released the same year), the young heroine is killed off early in the film when she is used as a human sacrifice by a present-day coven of witches led by Lee himself. (Talk about teacher's pet!) As it turns out, the entire town is overrun by monklike zombies who perform gruesome nocturnal rituals in the local graveyards. Nan's bereaved boyfriend struggles to eliminate this monstrous brood--at the cost of his life! Heavy on mood and light on plot, this is vintage horror for die-hard fans--perfect as a Halloween perennial. --Jeff Shannon
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I had no expectations going into this, other than knowing that Christoper Lee was in it and I could watch Chrispher Lee read the phone book and enjoy it. So I was pleasantly surprised to find this movie genuinely creepy and unsettling. Lee is limited in his screen time but gives a dark and weighty performance. The subject matter is pretty grim and the production treats it with appropriate earnestness. The cinematography is great, with some wonderful use of dark, inky black shadows. Very nice sets ... Read More
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Not a bad movie and Christopher Lee is good. The music is horrible. It's not a Hammer film, but it does come close.
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Hadn't seen City of the Dead, aka Horror Hotel, since I was about 10 years old and it scared me then. I wanted to see if it had the same effect now, which it doesn't, but that's not to say it's not a genuinely eerie movie at times with some very effective moments of creepiness.
The real treat of this DVD, though, is a long, 2001 interview with Christopher Lee which is a part of the special features. He is so funny, so charming & has such intelligent things to say about his career; ... Read More
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Don't be fooled by the cheesy title and even cheesier illustrations on the DVD cover - Horror Hotel is one of a handful of truly frightening black and white horror films from the mid-20th century. It has a well-written script and fierce performances without a trace of camp or irony from Christopher Lee and Patricia Jessel (particularly Ms. Jessel, a fine stage actress and the formidable mother of a young Michael Crawford in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"). These assets give this ... Read More
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This review is for the VCI release. I've seen the Elite Entertainment copy which was a rough unrestored viewing. VCI has done a NICE JOB with the picture and sound quality of this film. VCI is the definite one that you should purchase.
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