Reviews
The Ghost of Sierra de Cobre (1964)
A spooky surprise!!
I came across this (previously unknown) film while looking for a movie to watch on Amazon Prime... since Halloween is coming up soon.
I love spooky black & white movies, and although I've seen A LOT of them over the years, I guess it's not surprising that this one never presented itself to me. Thanks to "Prime" for including it on their horror movie tier!
Like many of the reviewers before me, I was impressed by the look and "feel" of the film. The visual effects were quite impressive! Certainly not something I've seen in other movies from this era. All the principal players seem to have been very well chosen for their specific role.
Although the opening credit sequence is pretty cool, I thought it odd that it LOOKED more like a TV episode opening! Then when I started reading these reviews, I realized I wasn't just imagining it.
I didn't see any other reviews mentioning this; but I was surprised to see character actress Nellie Burt, playing the role as a housekeeper. Prior to this movie, the only other place I'd seen her, was in an episode of "Bewitched" (circa 1966) --- where she played a ghost hunter!! (complete with a crystal ball). I think that's very ironic!!
Another popular TV actor who has a small appearance at the beginning and the end, is Leonard Stone. I remember him from "Perry Mason"... "Lost in Space"... and the original "Bob Newhart" show.
Recommended viewing if you're looking for something spooky!
Vénus (1984)
Well done film
When I first saw this movie back in the late 80's, it was on pay cable... where I taped it. I'm thankful to still have it on tape and although I've not watched it for many years, I always found it very enjoyable.
Aside from the most obvious reasons for liking it, is regarding the music used under various sequences. I found it very dreamy and mystifying. Of course the scenery is great too, but watching the beautiful women... mostly naked, was reason #1! It's definitely an exploitation film, and was surprised by its elements of lesbianism. It's all handled beautifully and tastefully. Although it's not suitable for general audiences, it's a far cry from anything ever deemed x-rated. I'm glad to still have it on tape.