Tag Archives: cryptic escape

August 21

The Shadow – “The Voice of Death”

A crazed scientist, and an old college friend of Lamont Cranston’s plans to exchange a cat’s vocal cords with those of Margot Lane. Bret Morrison as The Shadow and Marjorie Anderson as Margot Lane

August 15

Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 10: “Kar Komak, The Bowman” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

CHAPTER X KAR KOMAK, THE BOWMAN As Carthoris moved through the forest toward the distant cliffs with Thuvia’s hand still tight pressed in his, he wondered a little at the girl’s continued silence, yet the contact of her cool palm against his was so pleasant that he feared to break the spell of her new-found […]

November 08

The Shadow – “The White God”

  Over a dozen large ships have simply vanished mysteriously.  The Shadow and Margot are off to investigate the strange occurrences. The Shadow – “The White God” – May 1st, 1938

February 05

A*P*E (1976 Full Film)

He’s a 36-foot tall behemoth of a gorilla and he escapes from an oil tanker.  Watch him battle with a great white shark before he reaches landfall and destroys civilization.  Just because!  Then we’ll see him wrestle a giant python all before he fist kidnapping of the day!   In his grasp, the beautiful Marilyn (Joanna Kerns) […]

December 04

The Monster Walks (1932 Full Film)

Ruth Earlton and her fiance Dr. Ted Carver are summoned to her father’s house on a dark and stormy night (of course).  Upon arrival, they are informed that Ruth’s father has passed away and the family is gathered to read his last will and testament.   Before the will is read the family takes the time […]

December 04

“Dracula – Chapter 17” by Bram Stoker

CHAPTER XVII DR. SEWARD’S DIARY—continued WHEN we arrived at the Berkeley Hotel, Van Helsing found a telegram waiting for him:— “Am coming up by train. Jonathan at Whitby. Important news.—Mina Harker.” The Professor was delighted. “Ah, that wonderful Madam Mina,” he said, “pearl among women! She arrive, but I cannot stay. She must go to your […]

December 04

The Adventures of Superman – “Clark Kent Captured by The Wolf”

“The Wolf” captures Clark Kent and redoubles his effort to make “The Silver Clipper” vanish! The Adventures of Superman – “Clark Kent Captured by The Wolf” – February 2nd, 1940

October 07

April Fool’s Day (1986 Paramount Pictures Full Movie)

So you’re in college.  You’re bored but you have an eccentric rich friend with a private island.  What is there to do before April Fool’s Day?  Well obviously you grab all your mates and strand yourself on an island with a murderer and whoopee cushions!   April Fool’s Day is a mystery thriller directed by […]

October 01

Cryptic Escape’s Halloween Movie Extravaganza II October 1 -31!

It’s that wonderful time of the year!  Join Cryptic Escape this October for nightly fix of all things chilling and gruesome!  We are bringing back the classics from their tombs and a few new goodies here and there.  Halloween movies were something special and we’re sharing that special with you! You can leave comments for […]

May 26

47 Ronin (2013 Film) Review

I love Samurai flicks!  I love Samurai stories!  I love Samurai mythology!  For a long period of my life I ate, drank, and peed Samurai mythology.  Those Japanese know how to tell a story!  That being said: No other story is more crucial to a country’s national identity than the story of the 47 Ronin.  […]

May 21

( Review #1 ) The New 52 in Review, A Brief Look at our Modern Mythology

I remember growing up and grabbing the occasional Superman comic when I was a teenager.  Instead of spending my allowance on candy like the other kids I thought a comic book would be the better value since it was non-perishable.  I kept doing this and ended up with a small but impressive comic book collection, […]

February 24

Ashton Kutcher Speech Motivational Speech