The final chapter in the ape woman saga, Jungle Captive is the third film of the series. It is preceded by Captive Wild Woman and Jungle Woman where we witness the ongoing struggle of beautiful women who have the superhuman strength of a gorilla and the temperament as well. When will these mad scientists get […]
June
11
The Warlord of Mars – “The Magnet Switch” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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THE MAGNET SWITCH The guardsmen paid not the slightest attention to their wards, for the red men could not move over two feet from the great rings to which they were padlocked, though each had seized a weapon upon which he had been engaged when I entered the room, and stood ready to join me […]
June
11
Inner Sanctum Mystery – “Death is an Artist”
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Four dead cats and a man are found in an apartment…all with their throats slit or their heads cut off! The story of the human victim involves a hated wife and murder. A delightfully macabre story. Inner Sanctum Mystery – “Death is an Artist” – January 1st, 1945
June
07
Jungle Woman (1944 Universal Pictures Full Film)
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In the sequel to Captive Wild Woman, we see the return of Paula Dupree, the ape woman. The film sets out as a series of flashbacks rehashing the events of the previous film. We learn then that Paula indeed survived as Cheela. Once revived she is can turn to her human form this time without […]
June
07
The Warlord of Mars – “Follow the Rope” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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“FOLLOW THE ROPE” What could it mean? “Follow the rope.” What rope? Presently I recalled the cord that had been attached to the parcel when it fell at my side, and after a little groping my hand came in contact with it again. It depended from above, and when I pulled upon it I discovered […]
June
07
The Adventures of Superman – “Atomic Fuel Cylinders Stolen”
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Dr. Dahlgren’s Atomic Beam fuel cylinders have been stolen by “The Yellow Mask.” The Adventures of Superman – “Atomic Fuel Cylinders Stolen” – February 28, 1940
June
06
Captive Wild Woman (1943 Universal Pictures Full Film)
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Exotic animal trainer, Fred Mason, is returning from a safari where he captured a large selection of animals for John Whipple, his employer. Whipple is the owner of a circus and often hires safari experts to routinely capture dangerous and rare animals from all over the world. One such animal is Cheela, a gorilla who […]
June
06
The Warlord of Mars – “The Pit of Plenty” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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THE PIT OF PLENTY I did not languish long within the prison of Salensus Oll. During the short time that I lay there, fettered with chains of gold, I often wondered as to the fate of Thuvan Dihn, Jeddak of Ptarth. My brave companion had followed me into the garden as I attacked Thurid, and […]
June
06
The Shadow – “White God”
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The Shadow and Margot visit an island to find out why a dozen ships have vanished in “The Graveyard of the Pacific.” The Shadow – “White God” – May 1st, 1938
June
05
Bowery at Midnight (Monogram Pictures 1942 Full Film)
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A professor of psychology maintains a soup kitchen in the Bowery. Secretly, however, he’s also a gang boss who uses the soup kitchen to recruit members for his organization. One such recruit is a doctor who has become addled and addicted to drugs and alcohol. The doctor, however, happens to be quite adept at corpse […]
June
05
The Warlord of Mars – “In Durance” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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IN DURANCE The public houses of Barsoom, I have found, vary but little. There is no privacy for other than married couples. Men without their wives are escorted to a large chamber, the floor of which is usually of white marble or heavy glass, kept scrupulously clean. Here are many small, raised platforms for […]
June
05
Suspense – “In Fear and Trembling”
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“At the edge of the cliff overlooking the sea is the grey stone mansion weather-beaten by the storms of several decades. To this mansion four years ago Gilbert Durant brought his wife Lucia and until a year ago when Lucia’s half-sister came to live with them they were quite happy. The gradually something began to […]
June
04
The Black Cat (1941 Full Movie)
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An oldie and a goodie. The Black Cat, which is loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe‘s short story of the same name stars Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi, and Alan Ladd. Lugosi also starred in the earlier 1934 film with the same title.
June
04
The Warlord of Mars – “With the Yellow Men” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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WITH THE YELLOW MEN Thuvan Dihn was not long in joining me; and, though we found the hooked weapon a strange and savage thing with which to deal, the three of us soon despatched the five black-bearded warriors who opposed us. When the battle was over our new acquaintance turned to me, and removing the […]
June
04
Buck Rogers and the 25th Century – “Black Barney is Under Control of Killer Kane”
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The plot is in the title! 😛 Buck Rogers and the 25th Century – “Black Barney is Under Control of Killer Kane” – April 19th, 1939
May
02
The Ghost Breakers – (1940 Full Movie)
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Lawrence Lawrence (yes that’s his real name), played by Bob Hope, is a crime reporter. While broadcasting his latest story Mary Carter, played by Paulette Goddard is listening from her hotel room when suddenly the lights go out from a mighty thunderstorm. The entire city lies in a complete blackout. While in the darkness a knock […]
May
02
The Warlords of Mars – “Through the Carrion Caves” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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THROUGH THE CARRION CAVES Straight toward the north, day and night, our destination compass led us after the fleeing flier upon which it had remained set since I first attuned it after leaving the thern fortress. Early in the second night we noticed the air becoming perceptibly colder, and from the distance we had come […]
May
02
X Minus One – “First Contact”
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A classic story of the first encounter with an alien race and the mutual distrust that would involve—neither ship wishes to be the first to depart for fear of giving away clues of their origin to a potential adversary. X Minus One – “First Contact” – October 6th, 1955
May
01
Frankenstein (1931 Universal Studios Film)
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A true riveting classic in the truest sense in horror movies. Universal Studios floating on the success of Dracula continued the fright fest with their rendition of Frankenstein in 1931. Directed by James Whale and adapted from the Mary Shelley play about a mad-scientist who exhumes corpses to build a new man. However, there was […]
May
01
The Warlord of Mars – “New Allies” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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NEW ALLIES Surrounded by guardsmen I marched back along the corridors of the palace of Kulan Tith, Jeddak of Kaol, to the great audience chamber in the center of the massive structure. As I entered the brilliantly lighted apartment, filled with the nobles of Kaol and the officers of the visiting jeddak, all eyes were […]
May
01
Inner Sanctum Mystery – “Desert Death”
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Two men pick up three others and offer them a lift into town. They said they were British but they are nazi prisoners who had escaped from the camp up near Post City. Inner Sanctum Mystery – “Desert Death” – January 9th, 1945
April
30
Secret Sunday (2010 Full Film)
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Three guys in an art gallery are attacked by a strange creature and murdered to hook you in. Cut to Poon, an attractive young woman ends up seeing mysterious figures throughout her story. She meets a monk, Sujitto, and her friend Nat where they embark on a journey to a temple where they experience frightening […]
April
30
The Warlord of Mars – “A Hero in Kaol” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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A HERO IN KAOL It was daylight when I was awakened by the sound of stealthy movement near by. As I opened my eyes Woola, too, moved and, coming up to his haunches, stared through the intervening brush toward the road, each hair upon his neck stiffly erect. At first I could see nothing, but […]
April
30
The Adventures of Superman – “Dr. Dahlgrens Atomic Beam Machine”
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“The Yellow Mask” steals Professor Dahlgren’s atomic beam machine that can utterly destroy anything at the atomic level and Superman must do something about it before “The Yellow Mask” takes over the world. Also, this is Lois Lane’s first official meeting with Clark Kent. The Adventures of Superman – “Dr. Dahlgrens Atomic Beam Machine” – February […]
April
28
Witch Hunter Robin E6 – “Raindrops”
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“Raindrops” Robin’s Vespa runs out of gas in the middle of nowhere, but she’s soon rescued from an approaching thunderstorm by Eiko Yano, who offers her a lift back into town. But when her benefactor is found dead the very next day, Robin finds herself mixed up in a case where the size of one’s foe is […]
April
28
YU YU HAKUSHO S1E56 – “Three Monsters”
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“Three Monsters” Koenma reveals to Yusuke that he is a spirit detective, and must use his own unique abilities to battle demons and other threats to the Living World. Koenma additionally gives Yusuke a mission to recover three artifacts stolen by master thieves of the Spirit World. Yusuke first encounters Gouki, the first thief who […]
April
28
Record of Lodoss War E6 – “The Sword of the Dark Emperor”
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“The Sword of the Dark Emperor” The Marmo forces attack Valis leaving nothing behind but scorched earth in a ploy to draw Fahn out to Beld. Having learnt Karla’s intentions from Wort, the group races back to Valis. Upon meeting some badly injured villagers, Parn, Deedlit and Woodchuck leave to inform King Fahn of what […]
April
28
Legend of the Galactic Heroes S1E6 – “The Knights of the Rose”
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“The Knights of the Rose” Yang decides to take Iserlohn by a ruse. The Rosen Ritter (Knights of the rose), a ground combat unit made of Imperial exiles, will pose as an imperial crew and infiltrate the fortress. Yang’s staff is introduced: Murai, Patrichev, Fischer (a master of fleet maneuvers) and Frederica Greenhill, daughter of […]
April
27
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (Full Movie)
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“When the notorious Diaper Mafia take hostage the Tromaville School for the Very Special, only the Toxic Avenger and his morbidly obese sidekick Lardass can save Tromaville. However, an explosion results in some unforeseeable consequences where it creates a dimensional tear between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image Amortville. While the Toxic Avenger (Toxie) is […]
April
27
The Warlord of Mars – “On the Kaolian Road” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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ON THE KAOLIAN ROAD If there be a fate that is sometimes cruel to me, there surely is a kind and merciful Providence which watches over me. As I toppled from the tower into the horrid abyss below I counted myself already dead; and Thurid must have done likewise, for he evidently did not even […]
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