You forgot to mention that the guy with Dick Miller was Jonathan Haze aka Seymour from the original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. According to Haze the heckling he and Miller did of Don Rickles wasn't scripted, but instead Roger Corman pulled the two aside and told them to heckle Don, who didn't know it was going to happen and he got legit angry at them.
Nice catch. I did actually completely miss that one. And that would have been a great tidbit for the trivia section. I can so imagine Rickles getting huffy over that. I'm going to make this the pinned comment for the weekend. That's good info.
"the Mark Twain classic, The Thing with Two Heads"..! I had to go back and listen to this twice to make sure I heard it right, giggling the whole time. Thank You!
Loved the E.C. Comic vibe. Creepy dark horror was a rare commodity back then. The ending freaked me out as a kid. I almost threw up my giant Shedded Wheat.
In late 1966, when I was 9 years old, I read the paperback novel the film was based upon. At the end of the book, the protagonist does indeed declare, "I can still see!". (Among other horrors!) That scared the living bejesus out of me and I threw the book down screaming! Had nightmares for weeks. It was the first adult level novel I read cover to cover. I was hooked on sci-fi novels after that. Though, I stayed away from horror stories thereafter. I have never seen the film. Thanks for covering it for us!
Oh, now that's really interesting. I wasn't even aware there was a novel version. Didn't see anything about it in my research. But sure enough, I just saw a couple of copies on ebay.
Sweet. This had one of my favorite shock endings and was his first award winning film. BTW, thanks for the book suggestion. I worked on a couple of Corman movies and co-produced a horror event in LA that awarded Roger one of his many "Life Achievement Awards". Rock on. And Les Baxter RULES.
The reference to the Jordan Marsh Department Store in Boston in the Rin Tin Tin Nabisco toy give-away commercial really triggered my nostalgia reflex. The toy department there was a little slice of heaven when I was growing up in the Fifties and Sixties. Winning a five minute toy grab there would have probably knocked me out cold
When I was a kid in the '80s, Toys "R" Us had a similar contest with the prize being a toy run through the store. Man, that was a dream of mine to win that. Though thinking about it, I might should have actually entered said contest.
@ Gazebo48 - I had the privilege of experiencing Marshall Fields Department Store in Chicago before it closed after nearly 100 years. And Filene's Basement in Boston. These Stores were cultural landmarks and must have been seriously impressive in their heyday. Thanks for the memories.
@@tonysantiago255 Filene’s Basement was always a bit intimidating to half-pint me due to the throngs of hyper-kinetic bargain hunters and my fear of being trampled to death
@Gazebo48 - Preach! Brutha, preach! I experienced it as a young adult and it was a thing to behold. Clothes literally thrown in the air as women tried on things and stripped them off right before my astonished eyes. Females on their Lunch break looking for Bargains! This was in the early 80s. Do they still exist?
Ray Milland was was in a classic 70s horror movie, _The Dead Don't Die,_ which I highly recommend to Snack Bar patrons. Based on a story and a screenplay by Robert Bloch. It has a surprisingly good cast. I saw it on TV as a child and it creeped me out a little. Edit: 1975, specifically. A couple of what look like TV rips are available, here, on TH-cam.
This is one of those films that is better than its title suggests. Same for "I Married A Monster From Outer Space", one of my oldie favorites. Keep up the good work!
@ AtomicSnackBar - Hey! There's another potential video subject. Movie titles that were changed and sensationalized for American audiences. Often, which did not accurately convey what the film was about.
This is really a great film. In my opinion, it highlights the ability to see too much which causes him to go insane. It also highlights the probing of things best left alone.
I saw this movie when I was much younger I was freaked out by the special contacts he wore at the end when he lost control of his abilities. I also saw the thing with 2 heads, but that one made me LMAO, Rosey Grier's trash talking was hilarious.
I have a particular soft spot for "The Thing with Two Heads." Back when I first got into collecting trailer comps, that one was often present. So I associate it with those early days of excitement for a whole new collection. And you're right, those were really unique and weird contacts. Way ahead of their time.
Mr. Milland did a surprising # of Sci/Fi Flics in his career... & always gave an outstanding performance! (Heck! In 'Panic in the Year Zero' he was downright dark!)
He wasn't what I would call Mr. Sunshine in X either. He had a real knack for that sort of character. Heck, I'm not actually sure I've ever seen him not playing a dark, tortured character.
I saw this in the late '70s or early '80s on TV. Our guy seeing the cancer -- and why he lied about it -- left an impression on me that still remains. And the ending when "certain things happen" was truly shocking. Really though, I'm only commenting because when I read your replies down here I always imagine them in your voice. ;) Excellent episode, and thank ya!
With the title, I certainly didn't expect such a dark movie. Nor did I expect that ending. Youch. And I must say, that's pretty darn neat. I've had someone say that about one of the stories in my book as well.
I will add my voice to those saying a retrospective on Roger Corman by you would be amazing, and second that the Introduction to Exotica video is amazing and would should watch it.
Another great video with outstanding backstories. I liked Don Rickles in a serious role. He, like Robin Williams, was a comedic actor who could do serious very well.
@robertdee648 - It's actually harder to do comedy. It requires a skill set that very hard to master. Timing. Inflection. Body language. Attitude choices. The Pause.
Ray Milland is one of my favorite actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. My personal favorite, of his many performances, was as the leading man in the classic 1944 haunted house movie The Uninvited, where he played opposite Gail Russell and Ruth Hussey (from The Philadelphia Story). He also starred in two early television series -- I particularly enjoyed MARKHAM where he played a noir-style private detective with a lot of style (1959-1960).
He had a really respectable resume with a ton of neat stuff on it. He was also in Amicus-esque "The Uncanny" from 1977, which I failed to mention here. Markham sounds neat. I'm not familiar with that one. Has it gotten a DVD release?
@@AtomicSnackBar For shame, Mr Retro! Have you no 16mm film projector? That is how I watch it. Old syndication prints. And I hope you know the jibe is only teasing, I love what you create here. I do not believe Markham has had any type of legit physical release. It was actually owned by Ray Milland personally, back in the day; maybe CBS has the rights today as Ray is deceased. There are some episodes on TH-cam. And before we leave Ray Milland, let us not forget the very cool 1960s made for TV psychological thriller Daughter of the Mind he starred in...
@ legiontheatregroup - I have to say The Uninvited is a wonderfully atmospheric ghost story and quite beautifully shot. Gail Russell. Yeah.😍 However, my opinion is somewhat colored by Miliband's appearance in Reap the Wild Wind where he plays a 'Dandy' and John Wayne is cast as a bad guy. John Wayne is ALWAYS the Hero. I think he steals Paulette Goddard from Wayne and Wayne dies. That left a bad taste in my mouth. Wake of the Red Witch had John Wayne paired with Gail Russell. Another sea faring adventure. He gets the girl in that one. As it should be.
@AtomicSnackBar it's hard to say, maybe pick one film that you liked and show how Corman's style or direction made it special. I always appreciated how he made films entertaining on such low budgets.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Focusing on his 50s Sci-fi output would be AA natural entry point to a series examining his other movies like his Vincent Price collaborations on the Poe Cycle. The Haunted Palace is more Lovecraftian in reality, but it's still considered part of those films. You've included the Universal Horror films in the past, so a foray into some light suspense/horror is most likely stuff the patrons of the SnackBar are already fans of. A no-brainer really.
Cool beans! Always liked this one, a classic. The ending is most awesome! I always like to see actors flipping their characters, such as famous yuckster Mr Rickles doing a serious role. Looking good ( the shirt is quite nice! ) and sounding great you visionary from another world! Thanx fer sharing!
You have a real eye for style, my friend. I don't wear a lot of black, but I do love the '80sness of that one. Feels like my shirt should be broadcasting synthwave or "True Survivor" by David Hasslehoff at all times.
@@AtomicSnackBarit is indeed something that I might wear myself, though I do rock quite a bit of black. I’m getting moonrise vibes with black material. My brain is grooving to Drivers Seat by Sniff’n the Tears. Cheers my friend!
I first saw this pretty decent movie 40-50 years ago. For a long time I didn’t know that Corman was behind it, so it shows he could produce more than schlock. The skirt looked a lot like Elizabeth Montgomery, and Rickles is so reminiscent of his roles in those Beach Blanket movies.
@@trappenweisseguy27 I think you are a Liz Montgomery person or you are a Barbara Eden person. At least, that's what all the street fights I've been in have told me.
You certainly picked a real winner with this Corman film Mr. Sterling! It really creeped me out when I was a kid - eyeball stuff always has, even though they're often served up as a dinner course in some countries (that shall remain nameless) because of their delicious umami flavor! X-ray eyeballs, I'm sure, would be considered a delicacy! I shall now proceed to watch your Les Baxter video and then proceed to grab a few Les Baxter soundtrack CDs to listen to between watching some select Corman films for a delightful start to a holiday Friday the 13th weekend film festival! Cheers everyone 'til next time!
I'm not squeamish with much, but eyeball stuff is one of the few things that really makes the ol' skin crawl. The scene in Zombie II gets me every time. Though that said, I have eaten a fish eye before. Does that count? But yes, I think some Les Baxter and some Roger Corman sounds like a most excellent use of you weekend. A little "Day the World Ended" perhaps.
Great episode, thanks. I think I saw this film at some point, but I know Ray Milland from a lot of other films, especially "The Lost Weekend," which caused me to stop drinking for a couple of days. I know I saw the Golden Key Comic on the rack somewhere, but my parents forbade from owning comic books so I just read every one I could get my hands on at my cousins' and friends' houses. I agree with you, Carnival scenes in SciFi films are always a lot of fun and the presence of Don Rickles here makes it special. I have to check this one out soon. Loved the Mark Twain joke, and the Nabisco advert at the end was amazing! Yo, Rinny!
Ohhhhhh man. Weren't allowed to read comics? I don't know what I would have done without them. They were pretty much the only way I would read as a lad. I need to check out "The Lost Weekend." I've heard about it, but haven't watched it yet. I definitely like Billy Wilder, and Double Indemnity is probably my favorite noir.
@@AtomicSnackBar Well, forbidden fruit is the tastiest, so I read every comic I could surreptitiously get my hands on. It's how I came to know the canon!
@ AtomicSnackBar - I absolutely KNOW that reading comics improved my vocabulary and allowed me to read at 2 grade levels ahead of the rest of my class. Plus, my drawing skills would never have developed to the level they did without so many great comic artists as teachers. Figuratively speaking.
I remember watching X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes at the Fulton theater in Jersey City on Jackson Avenue. It was a matinee (25 cents!) and I was very disappointed because I thought there would be many sci-fi elements (as at the time, I was a typical sci-fi fan) but it was more a "human" drama than I liked. It turned me off Ray Milland for years. I didn't remember that it was a Roger Corman film. Now I will rewatch it as homage to Mr. Corman, sooo instrumental in the film careers of sooo many actors and directors. If you do make a Roger Corman retrospective, check out: "Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses Roger Corman: King of the B Movie" by Chris Nashawaty, an Abrams art book. John Landis writes the introduction. Copiously illustrated with continuous quotes from many of his film progeny, it was an homage to Corman. Published in 2013, it is a true find for Corman fans. I hope you can find a copy. Thanks for the great efforts you make in keeping alive these films!
That is a very real thing. There's been many cases where I've gone into a good film with the wrong expectations, and it kind of messed with my enjoyment. That book sounds really neat. Corman's book "How I Made A Hundred Movies In Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime" is really good as well. So for the folks who have been asking about a full Corman video, what direction would you most like to see that take? I'm trying to narrow it down.
Did you know that Ray Miland, before working as an actor while in military service in England worked as a personal guard to the Queen of England in Buckingham Palace?
It's a good one, especially if you like Corman's style. And it feels very much like a good episode of an anthology program. Thanks, pal. Have fun rockin' that green room tonight.
@@AtomicSnackBar, headed there now. I've been watching Roger Corman movies since the '60s--including the "never meant to be released" Fantastic Four movie. :)
@@danhollifield I've heard that the Corman Fantastic Four film is still the best adaptation of the comic to date. I certainly like the look of The Thing in it.
@@AtomicSnackBar -- But I do have B-grade eyes Mr. S. from watching too too many B-Movies -- if that's possible! But you have an amazing capacity to review films I haven't seen -- like this one! I'm gonna have to upgrade my slumming! Cheers Warren, who has been sadly reduced to C-grade eyes!
Actually, the original movie was to be called THE MAN WITH THE X-RATED EYES, and Corman chose Ray Milland after his having appeared in THE THING WITH TWO HEADS, for reasons that are not necessary to explain, especially as this was to be part of a double feature. The original "special drops" weren't eye drops, and were produced by Mr. Milland after much hand-wringing. Dick Miller was in the cast, due to the relevance of his first name to a movie like this, and Don Rickles was chosen because he was known as Mr. Warmth, which is sometimes needed when shooting scenes for this type of film. If this movie had been produced, RS would likely have rated it 3 bottomless popcorns. Rusty was also scheduled to do a bit part but found himself unable to detach himself from the pony, who wished to remain nameless until the contest was over--but that's a horse of a different color. The old term "Toy Roundup" is nowadays translated as "shoplifting."
I'm really glad you cleared that up. I always get it mixed up with the fast food themed unmade film "The Man with the XXX-Laid Fries." Which they say, was set to start a young, up-and-coming actor by the name of Dudley Manlove. But I have to cut this short. The 9 o'clock midnight showing of "Debbie Does Donuts" is about to start. The sequel, "Donut Holes", is up next.
Great film. Far better than its low budget production suggests. One of Rickles best dramatic roles. He plays a real scumbag in the film. Corman was a genius who could provide great entertainment on a low to medium budget. Too bad that Corman did not use the alternate ending. That would have raised this film a few notches. Still this is a must see film.
Corman really was a talented director. In his book, he mentioned having a little regret in not sticking with it. It's a really tough call. He probably would have made some great movies, but at the same time, he produced some of my all-time favorites. Who's to say those still would have happened?
@@AtomicSnackBar Agree. As producer he gave a start to many directors. Many people learned a lot about their trade as 'students' of Corman. Many owe their success to him.
@ tectorgorsh8698 - I grew up a child of the 60s and AM radio was everything. You literally got exposure to all styles of entertainment. From the old school crooners to the contemporary rock pop of the Day. Dr. Demento ? Crazy novelty songs by Ray Stevens abounded. "Hello mutha. Hello Fatha." Country AND Western. Jazz. Talk shows. News. Evangelical sermons. A cross section of styles. A true smorgesboard( yeah I know. That's probably misspelled. It's beside the point.) AM ruled until FM, with it's fancy higher band width and signal output divided everything up. A blessing and a curse. Nostalgia Rules at the SnackBar. Hey. Smorgasbord was actually in my tablet. Whaddayaknow.
I have this one, but haven't watched it yet. I would love to see a video about Roger Corman. I don't think it would be cashing in, everyone who knows you knows how much you like a lot of his movies. I do as well, so I'm off to find my copy of this movie. Great video Slim.
Thanks, buddy. I appreciate that. And I do think it's been long enough now that I could comfortably make such a video. Do let me know when you check out "X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes."
I don't know if someone has talked about this, but there was (very) short comic based off this movie. At the end of the comic, spoilers ahead, X goiges out his eyes, and continues to see, great shadows, coming torwards the earth, and an eye in the cosmos. The shadows are heavily implied to be melevolant cosmic entities larger than galaxies, that do not like to be noticed. The eye is implied to be the eye of the universe, or God, or a god, and it makes eye contact with x.
I think it’s safe to say nobody is touching Roger Corman’s legacy. Maybe Charles Band is in the conversation but after those two nobody is coming close. As far as the actual movie goes I haven’t ever seen it, but I don’t think Dick Miller has ever been in a bad movie. He is one of those actors that makes every movie he’s in better. Keep It Snacky Good Buddy, and Happy Holidays !!!
Agreed in full. They are similar figures in many ways. And I have a real affection for both as well. Same for Dick Miller. He was even in Pulp Fiction, but his scene got cut. Thanks, pal. Keep it Slashy.
Ray Milland was much better than some people remember. Just because he had that deadpan look, some people overlooked his ability. And yes, that Exotica video was a great one. It got me hooked on tiki music again.... sarcastic thanks for that! HA!
Poor Ray Milland, he was never the same since that bat incident in _The Lost Weekend_ 😞 I’d say more, but i really need to get to the doctor, i tried some experimental drops myself and ended up with x-ray thighs. Not really sure what to think about that. 😟
Well, having given it a great deal of thought in the last 12 seconds, I have come to two conclusions. You are either going to be even more popular at the beach than you already are this summer, or that Jersey shore ban will be reinstated.
What a great movie ❤️🐸Don Rickles so great in his serious roles. Love how this movie starts kinda campy and ends so dark. And Frogs is a great movie too!
I hadn't thought about that. But you're right, it does almost lure you into a false sense of security and then slowly inches closer and closer to the darkness. I liked Frogs too, even if it didn't have quite enough frogs for my liking.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Frogs was shot on a canal not far from your house. They will still crawl up your sliding glass window when the rain levels get too high.
That's one I really need to pick up. I'm long overdue owning a copy. I always think I own it, but then go check and realize it's Rollerball. Not sure why my brain mixes those up.
Honestly, I don't think a video by you on Roger Corman would feel like a cash in. You're obviously a fan, as am I, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on him
@AtomicSnackBar i can think of lots of things I'd like to hear from you. A top ten of his movies would be good. Or even a video on all the great artists he gave their first break. Personally, he's such an important figure to me for so many reasons. He was involved in so many fun movies. The masque of the red death is a genuine masterpiece. Vincent Price at his best, better even then the witchfinder general and the theatre of death. And the cinematography by Nick Roeg. Wow. Battle beyond the stars is the best version of the 7 samurai story. Death race 2000, the little shop of horrors, piranha. So many movies you can watch again and again and enjoy every time. And so many great artists who got their first break working on those movies. I'd just really like to hear your take on why he was one of the most important figures in American movie history. Love your content. Think you'd have a really interesting take on him. And I'm not just saying that because it's Christmas and I'm drunk. But it is Christmas, and I am drunk.
@@jamesmcconnon8923 Most excellent. I appreciate the suggestions. And the very kind words. I shall throw it into the brain box and think it over. Thanks, James.
@ jamesmcconnon8923 - Wow. If you are truly as drunk as claim, you expressed your thoughts in an amazingly coherent train. Usually, I just throw up and then pass out. Kudos and Chandu to you.
@@AtomicSnackBar I totally second that suggestion, and yeah, a tribute to Corman by you personally would **never** have come off as cashing in. Your genuine-ness always shines through. :)
Nice to see your smiling face on a Friday night as always my friend. I think it's been long enough since Roger Corman passed so I think its safe to do a retrospective/ homage to him. He certainly deserves it. It could be a longer one or two videos. The Atomic SnackBar perspective is a must. Make it so, No. 1. I've never been a fan of Ray Milland, so this one is not memorable for me. Totally subjective. It sounds similar to the approach of the original Invisible Man, where the Great Claude Raines goes progressively crazier as a result of the serum. But Ray Milland was certainly no Claude Raines. Anywho, I'm going to skate over and check out that Les Baxter video. Gotta luv some classic Tiki music. Chandu!
Interesting. I'm not sure I've ever run across anyone with a strong opinion on Milland either way. But you are one in a million, my fine feathered friend. Milland aside, view this again, if nothing else, for an excellent Don Rickles performance. He really shows some great scumbag chops in this one. And Dick Miller. Do I need to say anything more?
@ AtomicSnackBar - Yeah. After reading the comments of some of the SnackBar regulars whose opinions deserve some credenceI( Holy CCR Batman!), will definitely give it a second watch. I don't even remember the ending, so thanks for your 'No spoilers' policy.
Great film Stirling & one i got off AMC during Monster Vision on a VHS tape. now for a bit of trivia i see at the end the toy commercial has Joe Sawyer in it, he was in It Came from Outer Space as Russell Johnsons boss. He was a in tons of stuff as a character actor he even was on Rin Tin Tin i watched as a little kid. . Very cool I've not seen this toy commercial before.
That's a great pull there, Paul. I was not aware of that. He was also in "The Killing," which was possibly the first film noir I ever saw. It was either that one or "Double Indemnity." I can never remember.
@@AtomicSnackBar His resume is quite long & way too many short roles to recall them all & i saw him on that toy commercial & just went wow i never saw that one .
This movie was based on a novel by Ray Russell who co-wrote the screenplay. I looked for a cheap ebook copy, but it appears to be completely out of print. H/T: videolabguy, here in the comments, voted way up!
Yup. I had to go look up what H/T meant. I don't speak internet very well. But thanks for the information. I still have yet to find anything other than the film novelization.
@@AtomicSnackBarI tried to find the Gold Key comic in ebook form, no luck. However I do have a collection of Gothic stories by Russell that should make good bedtime reading.
@@AtomicSnackBarI tried to find the comic, as well. However I do have a collection of gothic stories by Russell that should make good bedtime reading.
this film freaked me out as a kid because there were (and still are) three human body parts that make me uncomfortable. Eyes, ears, and Teeth. stuff involving those make it hard for me to sit still.
This has a nifty special edition here in the uk which I’ll have to pick up. I don’t go for carnivals like you, but if it had Don Rickles and Dick Miller, I’d be there!
Ah man, don't be bitter that your last stint as a carnival mind reader/Friday the 13th Part 6 themed exotic dancer didn't go well. There were many non-carnival-related reasons for that.
I saw this. It's not my favorite Corman film, I don't think he was really into it. The man sold killer alien talking crabs but not a scientist who experimented on himself. Now if it was accidental like the similarly structed the Incredible Shrinking Man then I think it not only would have worked better but it would have led Corman to King's ending. More tragic, less "oops".
A book is a great idea. I've debating doing at least doing an episode on the topic. But with this one and She-Freak already getting full videos, I kinda knocked out two of the best already.
@ AtomicSnackBar - That actually sounds like a good 'niche market ' idea. You'd probably be able to sell quite a few to video research types. Have you considered using a 'Atomic SnackBar Presents' graphic heading to make your Brand connected to any future writings? Like 'Elvira' or any number of other brands. Who knows. You could have a series of potential short genre titles in the Channel's library already. Libraries! Another market possibility.
We have Bon Marche here in the UK but they sell clothes - are they the same company? This was lovely vid - loved the comedy. Not enough comedy in vids nowadays - why the 'a' in nowadays? Surely it's a quicker way of saying now days - but it has an extra letter - I blame you wacky Americans for that one. Before the Internet we just said 'now days' and didn't worry too much about the time lost - not even me and I worry a lot - a real lot. Again - great vid, thanks for the time and effort, it shows.
I'm not really sure. That was the first I'd ever heard of Bon Marche, which according science, translates into "Ice cream covered mustache." Don't look it up, though. The internet lies. And you may be right with the "a." I've always known it as now-a-days. Heck, when I was a kid, I thought the candy brand was called "Now-A-Laters." I didn't realize it was Now and Later until much, much . . . later. Thanks, buddy.
@@AtomicSnackBar I don't know why, but I thought you might like this - just a bit of silliness - but in the most English way - and yes; it does mean what you think, despite the age.... th-cam.com/video/sfmAeijj5cM/w-d-xo.html
I've always liked Ray Milland. I watched the television series Markham. I don't think I've seen X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes -- I need to check it out.
@@AtomicSnackBar Yes, but as I recall some of the episodes are lost. The sound quality on some episodes is so bad, you can't even hear it at all. The episode that stands out to me the most is one where a man traps Markham out on a terrace with the intent to kill him. Markham finds a way to escape and eventually turns the tables on the man and traps him on the terrace. You think Markham is going to leave him to die out there in the freezing cold, but late at night when Markham is in bed, he decides to call the police and tell them about the man on the terrace, thus saving his life. It would've been poetic justice if he hadn't called the police -- I guess it was poetic justice anyway.
@@AtomicSnackBar I got a set of DVDs off of eBay, but I don't think they are official. I don't think they've been officially released. That's why the episodes are of varying quality.
@ AtomicSnackBar - since I don't remember the ending and I'm not actually a fan of Stephen King, what was his proposed ending? It won't spoil it for me since it's never going to happen anyway.
@@AtomicSnackBar yeah i am only 15 and i love old films the 1st film that i watched with stop motion in it it was clash of the titans but i am 15 and i love films of that melies and mark polonia and other film makers
Thank you for posting this video… 🖖🚀🛸🪐💫🌌 I remember watching Mr. Ray Milland in other films such as the 1970’s Disney movie:Escape to Witch Mountain and several others… “Live long and prosper “🖖🖖
You forgot to mention that the guy with Dick Miller was Jonathan Haze aka Seymour from the original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. According to Haze the heckling he and Miller did of Don Rickles wasn't scripted, but instead Roger Corman pulled the two aside and told them to heckle Don, who didn't know it was going to happen and he got legit angry at them.
Nice catch. I did actually completely miss that one. And that would have been a great tidbit for the trivia section. I can so imagine Rickles getting huffy over that.
I'm going to make this the pinned comment for the weekend. That's good info.
"the Mark Twain classic, The Thing with Two Heads"..! I had to go back and listen to this twice to make sure I heard it right, giggling the whole time. Thank You!
I appreciate you letting me know. It's nice to hear what jokes land. Not that that was a joke, of course. Just in general.
Loved the E.C. Comic vibe. Creepy dark horror was a rare commodity back then. The ending freaked me out as a kid. I almost threw up my giant Shedded Wheat.
That was my thought exactly. It feels much like watching a film length version of an E.C. Comic, right down to the less-than-happy ending.
I was a kid when I first saw this. At the end when the preacher tells him - what he tells him - I just about freaked!
It's quite the ending. Really feels like something out of an E.C. comic.
I always loved the art BOC used for their releases. Great retrospective, nice hat.
Oh, dang. I was shooting for "Nice hat, great retrospective." I'll try harder next time.
In late 1966, when I was 9 years old, I read the paperback novel the film was based upon. At the end of the book, the protagonist does indeed declare, "I can still see!". (Among other horrors!) That scared the living bejesus out of me and I threw the book down screaming! Had nightmares for weeks. It was the first adult level novel I read cover to cover. I was hooked on sci-fi novels after that. Though, I stayed away from horror stories thereafter. I have never seen the film. Thanks for covering it for us!
Oh, now that's really interesting. I wasn't even aware there was a novel version. Didn't see anything about it in my research. But sure enough, I just saw a couple of copies on ebay.
I didn't know it was based on a novel, thank you!
Do not envy the man with the x ray eyes...BOC like 1999.... great video., Sterling great weekend to you and yours ❤❤
Thank you much, Don. To you as well.
Sweet. This had one of my favorite shock endings and was his first award winning film. BTW, thanks for the book suggestion. I worked on a couple of Corman movies and co-produced a horror event in LA that awarded Roger one of his many "Life Achievement Awards". Rock on. And Les Baxter RULES.
That's fantastic. I would quite like to hear more about that when you have a moment.
Always great to hear from you, SMO.
A classic film treatment of the "science gone wrong" trope. Pioneered in fiction by H.G. Wells.
And it's one of those tropes that are still going strong. At least, it was in the late 90s when I started checking out modern movies.
I remember seeing this as a really young kid, maybe 6 or 7? The ending definitely had an effect on me.
Knowing what a sensitive lad I was, I think it probably would have upset me a bit as well.
The end of this film haunted my youth and still leaves me squeamish.
Yeah, it's quite the ending. Certainly unexpected.
The reference to the Jordan Marsh Department Store in Boston in the Rin Tin Tin Nabisco toy give-away commercial really triggered my nostalgia reflex. The toy department there was a little slice of heaven when I was growing up in the Fifties and Sixties. Winning a five minute toy grab there would have probably knocked me out cold
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When I was a kid in the '80s, Toys "R" Us had a similar contest with the prize being a toy run through the store. Man, that was a dream of mine to win that. Though thinking about it, I might should have actually entered said contest.
@ Gazebo48 - I had the privilege of experiencing Marshall Fields Department Store in Chicago before it closed after nearly 100 years. And Filene's Basement in Boston. These Stores were cultural landmarks and must have been seriously impressive in their heyday. Thanks for the memories.
@@tonysantiago255 Filene’s Basement was always a bit intimidating to half-pint me due to the throngs of hyper-kinetic bargain hunters and my fear of being trampled to death
@Gazebo48 - Preach! Brutha, preach! I experienced it as a young adult and it was a thing to behold. Clothes literally thrown in the air as women tried on things and stripped them off right before my astonished eyes. Females on their Lunch break looking for Bargains! This was in the early 80s. Do they still exist?
Ray Milland was was in a classic 70s horror movie, _The Dead Don't Die,_ which I highly recommend to Snack Bar patrons. Based on a story and a screenplay by Robert Bloch. It has a surprisingly good cast. I saw it on TV as a child and it creeped me out a little. Edit: 1975, specifically. A couple of what look like TV rips are available, here, on TH-cam.
I haven't seen that one, but that is a great title. And I do like some Robert Bloch. His mythos stuff is most excellent.
@@AtomicSnackBarI agree, I read several story collections by Bloch years ago. I have, but haven't read _Psycho,_ yet.
@@jerryrichardson2799 I got a Bloch collection for Christmas several years back called Final Reckonings. And I have also not read "Psycho."
This is one of those films that is better than its title suggests. Same for "I Married A Monster From Outer Space", one of my oldie favorites.
Keep up the good work!
That is a good point. It's a far more exploitation film-esque title than the film actually is.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Hey! There's another potential video subject. Movie titles that were changed and sensationalized for American audiences. Often, which did not accurately convey what the film was about.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Roger Corman did this multiple times. Twice on Planeta Bur alone! By the by, Planeta Bur translates to Planet of Storms.
😳 I do believe I detected someone mentioning a movie starring Gloria Talbott 🥰🥰🥰
@@tonysantiago255 That is a good topic and a great example.
This is really a great film. In my opinion, it highlights the ability to see too much which causes him to go insane. It also highlights the probing of things best left alone.
Well said, Larry. That's an excellent way to look at it.
That Gold Key cover was awesome. Thanks.
I love those Gold Key covers. And it's always great when I can talk comics.
@@AtomicSnackBarA video on your favorite comics or runs would be welcome.
@@TheGuyInTheCheapSeats I have a sort of similar idea on my possible episodes list. I may just have to move that up the queue a bit.
@@AtomicSnackBar Look forward to it.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Oooo. Classic Sci-fi comic covers. Color me curious yellowed newsprint.
I love this one; Ray Milland did a GREAT job in this film, lots of pathos.
This may have been the first film I ever saw Milland in. He's quite good among a quite good cast.
@AtomicSnackBar I saw it several times on a local Saturday afternoon show in Cleveland called "Superhost". Those were the days.
@@georgesulea I want to say I've heard of that one. The host was a Superman-esque character, right?
@@AtomicSnackBar en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superhost
@@georgesulea Gotta love the converse with the superhero outfit.
I've discussed this movie with you before, a classic, and I would give it 4 out of 5 popcorns. Thank you.
4 out of 5 is a very fair rating as well. With my rating system, a 3 just means a film I enjoyed, would watch again, and would probably own.
@@AtomicSnackBarI've thought about getting a digital copy of it.
I'll probably buy a digital copy, eventually.
A plot twist ending always works for me.
It's not so much a twist as it is just a super dark ending. Definitely not a feel-good movie.
I saw this movie when I was much younger I was freaked out by the special contacts he wore at the end when he lost control of his abilities. I also saw the thing with 2 heads, but that one made me LMAO, Rosey Grier's trash talking was hilarious.
I have a particular soft spot for "The Thing with Two Heads." Back when I first got into collecting trailer comps, that one was often present. So I associate it with those early days of excitement for a whole new collection.
And you're right, those were really unique and weird contacts. Way ahead of their time.
I've seen "X" about 5 times and I really enjoy it.
You just need to see it 5 more times. Yeah, I made a math joke. Very not my strong point.
@@AtomicSnackBar No, that was actually really good!! 😂😂
I've only seen it I times and need to watch IX more😂
@@TitularHeroine Heck yeah. Bad math joke high five.
DAMN. Another old croaker I need to add to my DVD collection.
That would be the wise thing to do, my good lady.
I've thought about getting a digital copy, but it's available for free on TH-cam, if I remember correctly.
@@jerryrichardson2799 It was for a while, but the free version is gone now. I had to go to some unsavory, back alley sources for the footage.
Another very good retrospective.
Thank you muchly. I've been meaning to do this video for a while. I shot the bumper many months ago.
Oh how I recall the shocking ending of this movie. Thanks for the review.
My pleasure, good sir.
Mr. Milland did a surprising # of Sci/Fi Flics in his career... & always gave an outstanding performance! (Heck! In 'Panic in the Year Zero' he was downright dark!)
He wasn't what I would call Mr. Sunshine in X either. He had a real knack for that sort of character. Heck, I'm not actually sure I've ever seen him not playing a dark, tortured character.
@ AtomicSnackBar - interestingly, in Frogs, he reminded me of Potter from It's a Wonderful Life. A "warped, frustrated old man. "
@@tonysantiago255 I can see that!
I saw this in the late '70s or early '80s on TV. Our guy seeing the cancer -- and why he lied about it -- left an impression on me that still remains. And the ending when "certain things happen" was truly shocking.
Really though, I'm only commenting because when I read your replies down here I always imagine them in your voice. ;)
Excellent episode, and thank ya!
With the title, I certainly didn't expect such a dark movie. Nor did I expect that ending. Youch.
And I must say, that's pretty darn neat. I've had someone say that about one of the stories in my book as well.
I will add my voice to those saying a retrospective on Roger Corman by you would be amazing, and second that the Introduction to Exotica video is amazing and would should watch it.
I'm milling it about in the ol' brain box. So if I was to do such a thing, what theme would you most like for me to take with it?
Another great video with outstanding backstories. I liked Don Rickles in a serious role. He, like Robin Williams, was a comedic actor who could do serious very well.
I actually preferred Robin Williams in serious roles. His comedy was never really my style.
@robertdee648 - It's actually harder to do comedy. It requires a skill set that very hard to master. Timing. Inflection. Body language. Attitude choices. The Pause.
Ray Milland is one of my favorite actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. My personal favorite, of his many performances, was as the leading man in the classic 1944 haunted house movie The Uninvited, where he played opposite Gail Russell and Ruth Hussey (from The Philadelphia Story). He also starred in two early television series -- I particularly enjoyed MARKHAM where he played a noir-style private detective with a lot of style (1959-1960).
He had a really respectable resume with a ton of neat stuff on it. He was also in Amicus-esque "The Uncanny" from 1977, which I failed to mention here.
Markham sounds neat. I'm not familiar with that one. Has it gotten a DVD release?
@@AtomicSnackBar For shame, Mr Retro! Have you no 16mm film projector? That is how I watch it. Old syndication prints. And I hope you know the jibe is only teasing, I love what you create here. I do not believe Markham has had any type of legit physical release. It was actually owned by Ray Milland personally, back in the day; maybe CBS has the rights today as Ray is deceased. There are some episodes on TH-cam. And before we leave Ray Milland, let us not forget the very cool 1960s made for TV psychological thriller Daughter of the Mind he starred in...
@@legiontheatregroup Oh man, I left my 16mm film projector in my other bowling shirt.
@ legiontheatregroup - I have to say The Uninvited is a wonderfully atmospheric ghost story and quite beautifully shot. Gail Russell. Yeah.😍 However, my opinion is somewhat colored by Miliband's appearance in Reap the Wild Wind where he plays a 'Dandy' and John Wayne is cast as a bad guy. John Wayne is ALWAYS the Hero. I think he steals Paulette Goddard from Wayne and Wayne dies. That left a bad taste in my mouth. Wake of the Red Witch had John Wayne paired with Gail Russell. Another sea faring adventure. He gets the girl in that one. As it should be.
I'd love to see a Roger Corman retrospective. Consider it a tribute to his greatness. Thanks for another great review!
I'll put my thinking brain on. See what I can come up with. What angle would you most like to see?
@AtomicSnackBar it's hard to say, maybe pick one film that you liked and show how Corman's style or direction made it special. I always appreciated how he made films entertaining on such low budgets.
@@whipless9668 Noted. Thank you much.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Focusing on his 50s Sci-fi output would be AA natural entry point to a series examining his other movies like his Vincent Price collaborations on the Poe Cycle. The Haunted Palace is more Lovecraftian in reality, but it's still considered part of those films. You've included the Universal Horror films in the past, so a foray into some light suspense/horror is most likely stuff the patrons of the SnackBar are already fans of. A no-brainer really.
Cool beans! Always liked this one, a classic. The ending is most awesome!
I always like to see actors flipping their characters, such as famous yuckster Mr Rickles doing a serious role.
Looking good ( the shirt is quite nice! ) and sounding great you visionary from another world!
Thanx fer sharing!
You have a real eye for style, my friend. I don't wear a lot of black, but I do love the '80sness of that one. Feels like my shirt should be broadcasting synthwave or "True Survivor" by David Hasslehoff at all times.
@@AtomicSnackBarit is indeed something that I might wear myself, though I do rock quite a bit of black. I’m getting moonrise vibes with black material. My brain is grooving to Drivers Seat by Sniff’n the Tears.
Cheers my friend!
@@chrisbridges4885 I wasn't familiar with them, but I dug it.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Hey! Where's that tribute to The Hoff you promised?!
@@tonysantiago255 I live it every day of my life.
Dick Miller was also in all Joe Dante movies (Dante also worked with Corman on Piranha).
True indeed. Gremlins was probably the first time I ever saw him in a movie.
I first saw this pretty decent movie 40-50 years ago. For a long time I didn’t know that Corman was behind it, so it shows he could produce more than schlock. The skirt looked a lot like Elizabeth Montgomery, and Rickles is so reminiscent of his roles in those Beach Blanket movies.
I quite enjoy the film, but had Elizabeth Montgomery been in, that would have added a least a half an atomic popcorn.
@ trappenweisseguy27 - I respect any man who refers to women as 'skirts'. You are now officially the Mickey Spillane of the SnackBar.
Snack, Liz was quite the looker and allegedly a bit of a nympho. But, I Dream of Jeannie 😍.
@@trappenweisseguy27 I think you are a Liz Montgomery person or you are a Barbara Eden person. At least, that's what all the street fights I've been in have told me.
You certainly picked a real winner with this Corman film Mr. Sterling! It really creeped me out when I was a kid - eyeball stuff always has, even though they're often served up as a dinner course in some countries (that shall remain nameless) because of their delicious umami flavor! X-ray eyeballs, I'm sure, would be considered a delicacy! I shall now proceed to watch your Les Baxter video and then proceed to grab a few Les Baxter soundtrack CDs to listen to between watching some select Corman films for a delightful start to a holiday Friday the 13th weekend film festival! Cheers everyone 'til next time!
I'm not squeamish with much, but eyeball stuff is one of the few things that really makes the ol' skin crawl. The scene in Zombie II gets me every time. Though that said, I have eaten a fish eye before. Does that count?
But yes, I think some Les Baxter and some Roger Corman sounds like a most excellent use of you weekend. A little "Day the World Ended" perhaps.
@@AtomicSnackBar I was too cowardly to try a fish eye, plus it just kept staring at me! I've put THE DAY THE WORLD ENDED in my stack.
@@TheVid54 The wise and proper choice, my good sir.
Great episode, thanks. I think I saw this film at some point, but I know Ray Milland from a lot of other films, especially "The Lost Weekend," which caused me to stop drinking for a couple of days. I know I saw the Golden Key Comic on the rack somewhere, but my parents forbade from owning comic books so I just read every one I could get my hands on at my cousins' and friends' houses. I agree with you, Carnival scenes in SciFi films are always a lot of fun and the presence of Don Rickles here makes it special. I have to check this one out soon. Loved the Mark Twain joke, and the Nabisco advert at the end was amazing! Yo, Rinny!
Ohhhhhh man. Weren't allowed to read comics? I don't know what I would have done without them. They were pretty much the only way I would read as a lad.
I need to check out "The Lost Weekend." I've heard about it, but haven't watched it yet. I definitely like Billy Wilder, and Double Indemnity is probably my favorite noir.
@@AtomicSnackBar Well, forbidden fruit is the tastiest, so I read every comic I could surreptitiously get my hands on. It's how I came to know the canon!
@@johnmarlin7269 And forbidden comics are even better than fruit.
@ AtomicSnackBar - I absolutely KNOW that reading comics improved my vocabulary and allowed me to read at 2 grade levels ahead of the rest of my class. Plus, my drawing skills would never have developed to the level they did without so many great comic artists as teachers. Figuratively speaking.
I remember watching X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes at the Fulton theater in Jersey City on Jackson Avenue. It was a matinee (25 cents!) and I was very disappointed because I thought there would be many sci-fi elements (as at the time, I was a typical sci-fi fan) but it was more a "human" drama than I liked. It turned me off Ray Milland for years. I didn't remember that it was a Roger Corman film. Now I will rewatch it as homage to Mr. Corman, sooo instrumental in the film careers of sooo many actors and directors. If you do make a Roger Corman retrospective, check out: "Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses Roger Corman: King of the B Movie" by Chris Nashawaty, an Abrams art book. John Landis writes the introduction. Copiously illustrated with continuous quotes from many of his film progeny, it was an homage to Corman. Published in 2013, it is a true find for Corman fans. I hope you can find a copy. Thanks for the great efforts you make in keeping alive these films!
That is a very real thing. There's been many cases where I've gone into a good film with the wrong expectations, and it kind of messed with my enjoyment.
That book sounds really neat. Corman's book "How I Made A Hundred Movies In Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime" is really good as well.
So for the folks who have been asking about a full Corman video, what direction would you most like to see that take? I'm trying to narrow it down.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Stop lying. You're just looking for a way to get back into Sexploitation films. Ya perv. Laura Gemser.
Did you know that Ray Miland, before working as an actor while in military service in England worked as a personal guard to the Queen of England in Buckingham Palace?
No, but that's a really neat piece of trivia. Would have been great for the trivia section of the video. Thanks for sharing, Fred.
I have yet to see this movie, even though I have read about it for years. I'll have to look it up. Thanks! --Dan
It's a good one, especially if you like Corman's style. And it feels very much like a good episode of an anthology program. Thanks, pal. Have fun rockin' that green room tonight.
It's a true classic and should be much better known.
@@AtomicSnackBar, headed there now. I've been watching Roger Corman movies since the '60s--including the "never meant to be released" Fantastic Four movie. :)
@@jerryrichardson2799 Hear, hear.
@@danhollifield I've heard that the Corman Fantastic Four film is still the best adaptation of the comic to date. I certainly like the look of The Thing in it.
this film really creeped me out as a kid when I first saw it on TV …still does creep me out
Eye stuff has always been a surefire way for some creepiness.
@ that’s true ..I think it’s also because Ray Miland plays it so creepy and serious
@@williamsandell3260 He did indeed. Shame it didn't go on to become a series like the Invisible Man.
I've always loved this movie.
It's a good one.
Will watch in a minute, as soon as I find my X-Ray Specs! Cheers Warren, the Man with the X-Rated Eyes!
I suppose it's better than me," The Man with the B-grade eyes."
@@AtomicSnackBar -- But I do have B-grade eyes Mr. S. from watching too too many B-Movies -- if that's possible! But you have an amazing capacity to review films I haven't seen -- like this one! I'm gonna have to upgrade my slumming! Cheers Warren, who has been sadly reduced to C-grade eyes!
@@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves Too many B-movies? Nope. Not possible, my lycanthropic librarian friend.
@@AtomicSnackBar -- That's an A statement about B movies -- & too true! Cheers Warren, who gets his buzz from bees!
Actually, the original movie was to be called THE MAN WITH THE X-RATED EYES, and Corman chose Ray Milland after his having appeared in THE THING WITH TWO HEADS, for reasons that are not necessary to explain, especially as this was to be part of a double feature.
The original "special drops" weren't eye drops, and were produced by Mr. Milland after much hand-wringing. Dick Miller was in the cast, due to the relevance of his first name to a movie like this, and Don Rickles was chosen because he was known as Mr. Warmth, which is sometimes needed when shooting scenes for this type of film. If this movie had been produced, RS would likely have rated it 3 bottomless popcorns.
Rusty was also scheduled to do a bit part but found himself unable to detach himself from the pony, who wished to remain nameless until the contest was over--but that's a horse of a different color. The old term "Toy Roundup" is nowadays translated as "shoplifting."
I love it, lol!
I'm really glad you cleared that up. I always get it mixed up with the fast food themed unmade film "The Man with the XXX-Laid Fries." Which they say, was set to start a young, up-and-coming actor by the name of Dudley Manlove. But I have to cut this short. The 9 o'clock midnight showing of "Debbie Does Donuts" is about to start. The sequel, "Donut Holes", is up next.
@@AtomicSnackBarEdifying entertainment, I'm sure!
@@AtomicSnackBar Hot dog!
@@w.adammandelbaum1805 No, Hot Dog doesn't start running until next weekend.
Everything is 6 degrees of Forest Tucker! I have to mail in my box top for rusty now..
Do it! 🙂
It's interesting, this running theme of Forrest Tucker on the channel. Now, if an episode doesn't have a Tucker reference, it feels odd.
Great film. Far better than its low budget production suggests. One of Rickles best dramatic roles. He plays a real scumbag in the film. Corman was a genius who could provide great entertainment on a low to medium budget. Too bad that Corman did not use the alternate ending. That would have raised this film a few notches. Still this is a must see film.
Corman really was a talented director. In his book, he mentioned having a little regret in not sticking with it. It's a really tough call. He probably would have made some great movies, but at the same time, he produced some of my all-time favorites. Who's to say those still would have happened?
@@AtomicSnackBar Agree. As producer he gave a start to many directors. Many people learned a lot about their trade as 'students' of Corman. Many owe their success to him.
@@garfieldsmith332 That he did. Charles Band was the same way. He has a pretty darn impressive list of folks he gave breaks to as well.
Atomic snack bar got Betty Davis eyes 👀
Or some might say Betty Davis X-Ray Eyes.
@sethkaicer319 - Better that than eyes without a face.
Bob Arbogast: "Les Baxter and his Band of Renaxter." Funniest line I ever heard.
Oh, what was that from?
@@AtomicSnackBar It was a weekend show on KMPC radio in L.A. waaaay back in the day. Arbogast and Margolis. They were great.
@@tectorgorch8698 That's interesting. Did they actually play some of his music on air?
@@AtomicSnackBar Yes indeed, it was a news and pop station, Tony Bennet, Sinatra, etc. etc. They had the Dodgers, too. Back when AM radio was king.
@ tectorgorsh8698 - I grew up a child of the 60s and AM radio was everything. You literally got exposure to all styles of entertainment. From the old school crooners to the contemporary rock pop of the Day. Dr. Demento ? Crazy novelty songs by Ray Stevens abounded. "Hello mutha. Hello Fatha." Country AND Western. Jazz. Talk shows. News. Evangelical sermons. A cross section of styles. A true smorgesboard( yeah I know. That's probably misspelled. It's beside the point.) AM ruled until FM, with it's fancy higher band width and signal output divided everything up. A blessing and a curse. Nostalgia Rules at the SnackBar. Hey. Smorgasbord was actually in my tablet. Whaddayaknow.
I have this one, but haven't watched it yet. I would love to see a video about Roger Corman. I don't think it would be cashing in, everyone who knows you knows how much you like a lot of his movies. I do as well, so I'm off to find my copy of this movie. Great video Slim.
Thanks, buddy. I appreciate that. And I do think it's been long enough now that I could comfortably make such a video. Do let me know when you check out "X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes."
I don't know if someone has talked about this, but there was (very) short comic based off this movie. At the end of the comic, spoilers ahead,
X goiges out his eyes, and continues to see, great shadows, coming torwards the earth, and an eye in the cosmos. The shadows are heavily implied to be melevolant cosmic entities larger than galaxies, that do not like to be noticed. The eye is implied to be the eye of the universe, or God, or a god, and it makes eye contact with x.
The comic is also available on the Internet archive and comes up in google if you type in "x the man with x-ray eyes comic pdf"
That's really interesting. And quite an epic ending. Takes the Stephen King rumor to the next level.
I think it’s safe to say nobody is touching Roger Corman’s legacy. Maybe Charles Band is in the conversation but after those two nobody is coming close.
As far as the actual movie goes I haven’t ever seen it, but I don’t think Dick Miller has ever been in a bad movie. He is one of those actors that makes every movie he’s in better.
Keep It Snacky Good Buddy, and Happy Holidays !!!
Agreed in full. They are similar figures in many ways. And I have a real affection for both as well. Same for Dick Miller. He was even in Pulp Fiction, but his scene got cut.
Thanks, pal. Keep it Slashy.
Still have my old "Midnite Movies" DVD. Les Baxter scored a ton of AIP movies! I think my favorite is "Master of the World".
Les did some great stuff. "The Bride and the Beast" was a particular highlight for me.
I like the movie and will watch it again someday, I thought Ray Miland was boss in Panic in Year Zero.
That's another one I should cover at some point. Good sorta suggestion.
Ray Milland was much better than some people remember. Just because he had that deadpan look, some people overlooked his ability. And yes, that Exotica video was a great one. It got me hooked on tiki music again.... sarcastic thanks for that! HA!
Hey now, it's not my fault you took it too far and dressed all the cat-youngins in Hawaiian shirts for a month. I warned you that could happen.
I want to enter the contest for the Rin Tin Tim contest. Wow what a haul of prizes
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Oh man, I know. If only I could get my time machine up and running.
The movie itself is a great flick. I have watched it one time sometime back years ago yes Don rickles performance was good too.
It's definitely a dark film as well. Kind of reminds me of an E.C. comic. Kind of fitting that it got a Gold Key comic adaptation.
Poor Ray Milland, he was never the same since that bat incident in _The Lost Weekend_ 😞
I’d say more, but i really need to get to the doctor, i tried some experimental drops myself and ended up with x-ray thighs. Not really sure what to think about that. 😟
Well, having given it a great deal of thought in the last 12 seconds, I have come to two conclusions. You are either going to be even more popular at the beach than you already are this summer, or that Jersey shore ban will be reinstated.
@ I guess only time will tell. Expect updates as events unfold…
What a great movie ❤️🐸Don Rickles so great in his serious roles. Love how this movie starts kinda campy and ends so dark. And Frogs is a great movie too!
I hadn't thought about that. But you're right, it does almost lure you into a false sense of security and then slowly inches closer and closer to the darkness.
I liked Frogs too, even if it didn't have quite enough frogs for my liking.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Frogs was shot on a canal not far from your house. They will still crawl up your sliding glass window when the rain levels get too high.
@@tonysantiago255 I'm know around these parts as the friend to the frogs.
Love this movie.
It's one too I think lent itself really well to a comic adaptation. Really has that classic sci-fi comic sort of feel.
Speaking of the late Mister Corman, he produced my all time favorite movie, Death Race 2000.
That's one I really need to pick up. I'm long overdue owning a copy. I always think I own it, but then go check and realize it's Rollerball. Not sure why my brain mixes those up.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Hm...both made in the mid70s. Both had guys wearing helmets... both pretty violent...
Oh yeah. Death Race had b**bies.
@@tonysantiago255 That makes a lot of sense. Or you're just as wacky as I am.
Honestly, I don't think a video by you on Roger Corman would feel like a cash in. You're obviously a fan, as am I, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on him
I think long enough has passed now that it's okay. Since you mentioned it, I've been asking folks what direction they would like said video to take.
@AtomicSnackBar i can think of lots of things I'd like to hear from you. A top ten of his movies would be good. Or even a video on all the great artists he gave their first break.
Personally, he's such an important figure to me for so many reasons. He was involved in so many fun movies. The masque of the red death is a genuine masterpiece. Vincent Price at his best, better even then the witchfinder general and the theatre of death. And the cinematography by Nick Roeg. Wow. Battle beyond the stars is the best version of the 7 samurai story. Death race 2000, the little shop of horrors, piranha. So many movies you can watch again and again and enjoy every time. And so many great artists who got their first break working on those movies.
I'd just really like to hear your take on why he was one of the most important figures in American movie history. Love your content. Think you'd have a really interesting take on him.
And I'm not just saying that because it's Christmas and I'm drunk. But it is Christmas, and I am drunk.
@@jamesmcconnon8923 Most excellent. I appreciate the suggestions. And the very kind words. I shall throw it into the brain box and think it over. Thanks, James.
@ jamesmcconnon8923 - Wow. If you are truly as drunk as claim, you expressed your thoughts in an amazingly coherent train. Usually, I just throw up and then pass out. Kudos and Chandu to you.
@@AtomicSnackBar I totally second that suggestion, and yeah, a tribute to Corman by you personally would **never** have come off as cashing in. Your genuine-ness always shines through. :)
Is it too late to enter the toy competition? I quite fancy that bicycle
You would look really cool on that bike too. Trust me, I know. Ninjas.
Question: Looking at those colored effects, did this movie get a 3D release? That would be trippy.
I don't think it did. Were they still making many 3D films by '63?
Uh...you're the Research expert. You tell me. But just imagine those colors in psychedelic 3D. Trippy man.
@@tonysantiago255 I'm no expert. I have a team of highly intelligent meerkats that do it all. They have this weekend off.
Nice to see your smiling face on a Friday night as always my friend. I think it's been long enough since Roger Corman passed so I think its safe to do a retrospective/ homage to him. He certainly deserves it. It could be a longer one or two videos. The Atomic SnackBar perspective is a must. Make it so, No. 1. I've never been a fan of Ray Milland, so this one is not memorable for me. Totally subjective. It sounds similar to the approach of the original Invisible Man, where the Great Claude Raines goes progressively crazier as a result of the serum. But Ray Milland was certainly no Claude Raines. Anywho, I'm going to skate over and check out that Les Baxter video. Gotta luv some classic Tiki music. Chandu!
Interesting. I'm not sure I've ever run across anyone with a strong opinion on Milland either way. But you are one in a million, my fine feathered friend. Milland aside, view this again, if nothing else, for an excellent Don Rickles performance. He really shows some great scumbag chops in this one. And Dick Miller. Do I need to say anything more?
@ AtomicSnackBar - Yeah. After reading the comments of some of the SnackBar regulars whose opinions deserve some credenceI( Holy CCR Batman!), will definitely give it a second watch. I don't even remember the ending, so thanks for your 'No spoilers' policy.
@@tonysantiago255 Then I'll be sure not to spoil the big Forrest Tucker cameo.
@ AtomicSnackBar - Ah, yes. Nice job sneaking some gorilla action into the video as well.
@@tonysantiago255 -- Isn't Chandu in this film as well? It is set in a carnival, right? Cheers Warren, who likes telling carny jokes!
He should have just put the drops in one eye ! 👁🤷🏼🤷🏼🤷🏼
"X: The Man with the X-Ray Eye" also has a nice ring to it. And then he could have rocked an eyepatch in certain scenes.
@AtomicSnackBar or even : "the man with the x-ray Japs eye!".... it would've been pornographic then!!!
Ohhh "Japs eye" is British slang for part of the male anatomy. 😂😂😂
@@robinlarge1630 I was very confused for a moment. Thanks for clearing that one up.
@AtomicSnackBar 😂😂😂🌭
This movie fucking rules grate acting and then hes in the thing with to heads another banger..😮😅
Yes, indeed. Rickles performance alone is something to talk about.
Great film Stirling & one i got off AMC during Monster Vision on a VHS tape. now for a bit of trivia i see at the end the toy commercial has Joe Sawyer in it, he was in It Came from Outer Space as Russell Johnsons boss. He was a in tons of stuff as a character actor he even was on Rin Tin Tin i watched as a little kid. . Very cool I've not seen this toy commercial before.
That's a great pull there, Paul. I was not aware of that. He was also in "The Killing," which was possibly the first film noir I ever saw. It was either that one or "Double Indemnity." I can never remember.
@@AtomicSnackBar His resume is quite long & way too many short roles to recall them all & i saw him on that toy commercial & just went wow i never saw that one .
Instructions unclear. I ate all the donuts
That's pretty much the ending to every story I tell.
This movie was based on a novel by Ray Russell who co-wrote the screenplay. I looked for a cheap ebook copy, but it appears to be completely out of print. H/T: videolabguy, here in the comments, voted way up!
Yup. I had to go look up what H/T meant. I don't speak internet very well. But thanks for the information. I still have yet to find anything other than the film novelization.
@@AtomicSnackBarI tried to find the Gold Key comic in ebook form, no luck. However I do have a collection of Gothic stories by Russell that should make good bedtime reading.
@@AtomicSnackBarI tried to find the comic, as well. However I do have a collection of gothic stories by Russell that should make good bedtime reading.
@@jerryrichardson2799 I can't speak for e-anything, but I have had my eye on a hardcover collection of the Gold Key Dark Shadows comics.
@@AtomicSnackBarI'd buy a hard copy of that, there are some _Star Trek_ Gold Key comics available as ebooks.
this film freaked me out as a kid because there were (and still are) three human body parts that make me uncomfortable. Eyes, ears, and Teeth. stuff involving those make it hard for me to sit still.
@rexevens5477 - Have you ever Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman in Marathon Man? " Is it safe? "
@@tonysantiago255 it isn't not safe!
Yes, sir. Right there with you. Teeth and eye stuff in particular. Finger and toenails also.
This has a nifty special edition here in the uk which I’ll have to pick up. I don’t go for carnivals like you, but if it had Don Rickles and Dick Miller, I’d be there!
Ah man, don't be bitter that your last stint as a carnival mind reader/Friday the 13th Part 6 themed exotic dancer didn't go well. There were many non-carnival-related reasons for that.
heard of this one but never seen it.
It's certainly worth your time, Richard. That is, if you like X-ray eyes and shady Don Rickleses.
@@AtomicSnackBar I know, but to be honest, I'm just too depressed to go looking for it. Hardly been able to get out of bed for the last week
If you live in a northern wintery climate, UP your vitamin D3. Dark overcast days drain your energy in the winter.
@@ICE9RLN0 Well, that's unfortunate. And being a bit dark, this one may not be the best fit at the moment.
This is a great film.
Yes, indeed. Thanks for watching, Robert.
@@AtomicSnackBar every week 👍
@@robertnorton8519 Very cool. I appreciate that.
I saw this. It's not my favorite Corman film, I don't think he was really into it. The man sold killer alien talking crabs but not a scientist who experimented on himself.
Now if it was accidental like the similarly structed the Incredible Shrinking Man then I think it not only would have worked better but it would have led Corman to King's ending.
More tragic, less "oops".
We shall have to agree to disagree on this one, good sir.
A book on just Carney exploitation films is needed. I'm an idea guy your welcome lmao
A book is a great idea. I've debating doing at least doing an episode on the topic. But with this one and She-Freak already getting full videos, I kinda knocked out two of the best already.
@@AtomicSnackBar don’t forget about Rollergator!
@@chrisbridges4885 I don't know that one. But I went and looked it up. 1996. Just under my cut off. Any good?
@ AtomicSnackBar - That actually sounds like a good 'niche market ' idea. You'd probably be able to sell quite a few to video research types. Have you considered using a 'Atomic SnackBar Presents' graphic heading to make your Brand connected to any future writings? Like 'Elvira' or any number of other brands. Who knows. You could have a series of potential short genre titles in the Channel's library already. Libraries! Another market possibility.
@@AtomicSnackBar definitely an episode carney exploitation is an untapped gem most only know Funhouse from the 80s
Oh yeah. Thanks again for turning me on to Tiki music...
That would be my pleasure. You digging any one artist in particular presently?
@AtomicSnackBar I like the music with a light jazz influence...
@@Donathon-f6fMyself as well.
Martin Denny is "Da' Man!"
@@tonysantiago255 Yma Sumac - the queen of exotica!
We have Bon Marche here in the UK but they sell clothes - are they the same company? This was lovely vid - loved the comedy. Not enough comedy in vids nowadays - why the 'a' in nowadays? Surely it's a quicker way of saying now days - but it has an extra letter - I blame you wacky Americans for that one. Before the Internet we just said 'now days' and didn't worry too much about the time lost - not even me and I worry a lot - a real lot. Again - great vid, thanks for the time and effort, it shows.
I'm not really sure. That was the first I'd ever heard of Bon Marche, which according science, translates into "Ice cream covered mustache." Don't look it up, though. The internet lies.
And you may be right with the "a." I've always known it as now-a-days. Heck, when I was a kid, I thought the candy brand was called "Now-A-Laters." I didn't realize it was Now and Later until much, much . . . later.
Thanks, buddy.
@wetdog1606 - For the same reason we Yanks say: The Hospital and you Brits just say: Hospital. 😉
@@AtomicSnackBarLol!
@@AtomicSnackBar I don't know why, but I thought you might like this - just a bit of silliness - but in the most English way - and yes; it does mean what you think, despite the age.... th-cam.com/video/sfmAeijj5cM/w-d-xo.html
@@wetdog1606 That was quite fun. And I may know a little something about songs about Peeping Toms.
I've always liked Ray Milland. I watched the television series Markham. I don't think I've seen X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes -- I need to check it out.
Someone was telling me about Markham. Sounded pretty neat. I take it you dug it?
@@AtomicSnackBar Yes, but as I recall some of the episodes are lost. The sound quality on some episodes is so bad, you can't even hear it at all. The episode that stands out to me the most is one where a man traps Markham out on a terrace with the intent to kill him. Markham finds a way to escape and eventually turns the tables on the man and traps him on the terrace. You think Markham is going to leave him to die out there in the freezing cold, but late at night when Markham is in bed, he decides to call the police and tell them about the man on the terrace, thus saving his life. It would've been poetic justice if he hadn't called the police -- I guess it was poetic justice anyway.
@@destructarr Where did you watch it at? DVD or streaming?
@@AtomicSnackBar I got a set of DVDs off of eBay, but I don't think they are official. I don't think they've been officially released. That's why the episodes are of varying quality.
@@destructarr I've done that before as well. I got a set of Night Flight DVDs years back.
I'd give it a 5. Guess we don't see eye to eye.
Very nice.
@@AtomicSnackBarLol!
I must agree with Stephen King, the purported original ending was perfect.
I am in agreement as well. That would have made an already memorable ending even more so.
@ AtomicSnackBar - since I don't remember the ending and I'm not actually a fan of Stephen King, what was his proposed ending? It won't spoil it for me since it's never going to happen anyway.
@@tonysantiago255 It was just a single line of dialog. "I can still see."
Anyone know what name the horse ended up with?
I will not say Ed. I will not say Ed. I will not say Ed.
@@AtomicSnackBar Haha! Good one, Sterling!
@@keithrawlings7633 I have my moments.
my dad was born in 1964
Oh yeah? That must make you kind of a young fella for the Snack Bar.
@@AtomicSnackBar yeah i am only 15 and i love old films the 1st film that i watched with stop motion in it it was clash of the titans but i am 15 and i love films of that melies and mark polonia and other film makers
@jaketheguycoolYou have surprisingly good taste for a 15 YO, you may go far.
My fave song based on the movie was the new wave classic “x-ray eyes” by the band 3-D - th-cam.com/video/cgMOXY-kLcs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qhJBn6if2KXZHSEd
I wasn't familiar with that track, but I liked it. Thanks for the tip.
👍 👍
Thank you much. And thanks for watching.
Weird. My 'Like' button has been removed. It only lists 'Dislike' and 'Unlike'. Algorithmic Shenanigans!
Hm. Seems to have corrected itself. Big brother is definitely watching. Chan Du. Read that any way you want.😉
TH-cam is pretty messed up, actually.
Well, that could have been unfortunate. I hope others aren't having the same issue.
Thank you for posting this video… 🖖🚀🛸🪐💫🌌 I remember watching Mr. Ray Milland in other films such as the 1970’s Disney movie:Escape to Witch Mountain and several others… “Live long and prosper “🖖🖖
Certainly. And thanks for watching it. Milland had quite the career, ranging from Hitchcock all the way to Disney.
@ he also co-starred with Marlena Dietrich in “Golden Earrings “ 1945 😊
@@billwolod7444 I haven't seen that one. It a good one?
@@AtomicSnackBar You should be able to download it on any streaming service 😊