30 Days of Horror Day 6 The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
I'm not sure of this is considered a horror film. It is in the horror section and found under horror online so be it. Out of all the versions of The Hound of the Baskervilles this is my personal favorite. The film stars Peter Cushing as Sherlock Holmes and Christiopher Lee as Sir Henry. Now everyone knows when these two film gods share a screen expect nothing bu the best and that is what you get. The best. If you dont know thos story already you should. In a nut shell Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have been asked to help in the solving of a mysterious murder believed to be caused by the infamous family Hell hound curse. What do you mean your family doesn't have a Hell Hound curse?
The film is very well done and a enjoyable watch. The work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work does very well with the Hammer treatment. Though in my eyes Classic Hammer horror can do no wrong. Sorry if this review seems biased at all. The sets are beautifully done, of course Hammer seems to have no problem getting access to beautiful castles and lush landscapes for filming. The film does change somethings around from the book but I complain about that enough. The costumes are also beautifully done as looked to be as they were plucked out of the books. The hound however is a great dane in a mask and its some what laughable. Oh well cant win them all.
This Sherlock Holmes film is how ever noted to have the most accurate portrayal of Watson. Thanks to the wonderful work of Andre Morell, who played Sextus in Ben Hur. Christopher Lee plays Sir Henry and does an excellent job playing the overly confident skeptic. Of course we cannot forget Peter Cushing's excellent portrayal of Holmes. Cushing brings out the aloof cockiness that the character was known for. Plus he looks dead sexy in the old Inverness cape with a pipe hanging out of his mouth. I can honestly say that when reading the books this is the character I was imagining in my mind. An extremely intelligent, cocky ass hole. I still believe that the Holmes in the Frogware games is based on Cuching's performance.
I give this movie a very high rating. If you are a fan of Hammer than you will love it as much as I do. If you aren't a Hammer film you will still love it. Its a wonderful watch and family friendly. So introduce your child to some good cinema before they start watching Micheal bay movies.
The film is very well done and a enjoyable watch. The work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's work does very well with the Hammer treatment. Though in my eyes Classic Hammer horror can do no wrong. Sorry if this review seems biased at all. The sets are beautifully done, of course Hammer seems to have no problem getting access to beautiful castles and lush landscapes for filming. The film does change somethings around from the book but I complain about that enough. The costumes are also beautifully done as looked to be as they were plucked out of the books. The hound however is a great dane in a mask and its some what laughable. Oh well cant win them all.
This Sherlock Holmes film is how ever noted to have the most accurate portrayal of Watson. Thanks to the wonderful work of Andre Morell, who played Sextus in Ben Hur. Christopher Lee plays Sir Henry and does an excellent job playing the overly confident skeptic. Of course we cannot forget Peter Cushing's excellent portrayal of Holmes. Cushing brings out the aloof cockiness that the character was known for. Plus he looks dead sexy in the old Inverness cape with a pipe hanging out of his mouth. I can honestly say that when reading the books this is the character I was imagining in my mind. An extremely intelligent, cocky ass hole. I still believe that the Holmes in the Frogware games is based on Cuching's performance.
I give this movie a very high rating. If you are a fan of Hammer than you will love it as much as I do. If you aren't a Hammer film you will still love it. Its a wonderful watch and family friendly. So introduce your child to some good cinema before they start watching Micheal bay movies.