Very good vampire film for a 1943 B-Movie. This is the first time I ever watched it. Back throughout the 60's when I was a kid growing up I did watch quite a few horror films from the 30's to the 50's and few from the 60's on TV. I do enjoy the ones that were filmed in Black & White. It was quite the art form with the lighting and shadowing in those films. Even the mysteries and film noir types. And the actors were very classy.
Thanks for a dose of the good, old stuff for the Halloween season. I'd always heard that PRC was a poverty Row studio, but that was nicely done for its day.
I can't do anything but agree with all the wonderful comments below. Such an atmospheric and understated film. Qualities which place it above many others of the era.
Very serious well done movie. Great atmosphere and photography. One of the only vampire movies I really like. George Zucco is so good he makes this seem believable. Dwight Frye has the most interesting facial expressions that I've ever seen in my life, and I also like the performance of Fern Emmett who played Kate. All the actors were perfectly matched for their parts.
Agreed!! George Zucco is Fabulous in every scene...Cheers....Love seeing other ppl on here as enthusiastic as we are...my own Gordon Welke who also loves this film 🍁🧡🖐🏽
@@philipinchina Perhaps he means the classic vampires, since now they are so different and queer, like those werewolves. There is no respect in this World for the classic monsters! Kind greetings.
@@gordonhennefer5074 You're most welcome. I used to complain to my sons that people who make movies today have spoiled our classic monsters and some heroes, too. I can't believe how they have perverted Batman, for example, like on some cartoons where he appears as not having values. It's not the kind of material I used to read. Thanks for your reply and have a great day! August 1/2020.
This is now one of my fave vampire films!! George Zucco is Superb! That actor was a stellar performance everytime and I especially like him as Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes which was portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as the Doctor. Cheers yawl --- please enjoy this fun vampire flick!! Tis the season anyway, right? xoxo Thanks PizzaFlix!!
Different to see an older man be a vampire. Good movie! Four years ago when I made that above statement, I wasn’t yet familiar with George Zucco. Since then I have seen him in many old movies and he was always the bad guy. They just couldn’t let him be solely the good guy they had to create a twin bad guy 😂. Poor Dwight Frye. He died at only age 44 in 1943. This movie came out in 1943, so I’m figuring it must’ve been his last one. I read he was on a bus in Hollywood, on his way to start in another movie when he died on the bus. RIP
This type of movies are not just for entertainment.They convey important messages, nourishing the viewers. This Movie's Message : Do not be quick to judge a person. Look doesn't matters, it is the soul within that does (twins bodily but the souls are not the same at all). No matter how powerful the evil is, it cannot win ultimately. To destroy the evil you need to be fearless & selfless. The actors have worked hard. No doubt they all were talented, some even exceptionally talented.
Despite its micro budget and very short run time, this is a smart little vampire movie. The struggle between twin brothers, one a life saving Dr. and the other a life taking vampire, I think represents the clash between good and evil within the same person, just as we all find ourselves contending with at times. This idea deserved a bigger budget.
Awww, it's been done so many times. It reminds me of my adult life. I'm a religious, kindhearted, good natured person, but my brother is a blood sucking leach, a vile unthinking abomination, and a self absorbed monstrosity. That's right, he's a Democrat! Nooooooooooooo,(takes a long breath),ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! hehehe!
@@katanakeith1 The thing about your reply is that you could have said Republican instead of Democrat and it would have been just as funny. They are both about as useful as hemorrhoids.
RUN,,,! She is going to bite you fool! , all she see’s is a T-bone dinner baby wooo like Washington would say! ...lol. Thank you all for the many many wonderful movies and down though The ages I wish I had copy’s of the masterpieces....thank you and🙏⚔️⚒⛏🗡🔥🐺BLACKDOG🐺🔥⚔️....oh by the way ! RUN!
Sam Newfield Directed 250 plus movies, in his career. he died in 1964. Sam started in the silent era of film. He had a long career to say the least. He did T.V. educational films, Westerns.
Dusko Stankovic-But Dusko, it is not 2020 yet. It is still only November 3/2019 at 2:17 a.m. Just wait for two months. I am here because of Dwight Frye. What a character! He was present on so many movies and he adds interest to them. Also I wanted to know more about Mr. Zucco, since his name appears as part of many pictures, maybe in the production, but also as an actor. Enjoy the movie.
How bout that ole geezer wanting to put the bite on poor Gail. And, how many people would open up the vampires casket, stand there and talk a while and then close the lid and walk out. ha ha ha That's a good one. I know it sure wouldn't be me.
People are unfair on PRC, they did make quality films on a very small budget eg, The Devil Bat, Blue Beard The Strangler In The Swamp, etc. Paul Bacchus esq
Since Dwight Frye died in 1943 of a heart attack at age 44, I'm wondering if this was his last movie. Wikipedia doesn't even list this movie in his filmography at all.
bom filme com nosso saudoso george zuco por favor poste o filme o travesseiro da morte 1945 a maldiçao do farao 1957 a maldiçao da serpente 1955 o medico vampiro 1957 o gato negro 1941 obrigado sucesso
Who kisses their uncle on the lips like that? It's not even a quick straight forward kiss. They always bend their head to the side. Now that's creepy!!!
After reading the info blub, I know why I expected someone to answer the cry of "Master, Master," with "Renfield!" (Not a spoiler! Tee hee hahaha!) Pat, but fun.
This is a brilliant movie which I enjoyed. The ending was sad though. However, please let this movie be thought provoking. If you sell your soul to Satan the you become one of his minions. Give you life to Jesus and all will be well
![The Black Raven (1943) [Mystery]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BOM-9RXYcGQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Very good vampire film for a 1943 B-Movie. This is the first time I ever watched it. Back throughout the 60's when I was a kid growing up I did watch quite a few horror films from the 30's to the 50's and few from the 60's on TV. I do enjoy the ones that were filmed in Black & White. It was quite the art form with the lighting and shadowing in those films. Even the mysteries and film noir types. And the actors were very classy.
The underrated George Zucco,Dwight Frye too,bonus😊Thank you🙏
George Zucco in a sterling two part performance! George was an excellent actor indeed!!
I don't have to comment , you said exactly what I would have said 👍
George Zucco had the craziest weirdo eyes..totally evil. He, and Lionel Atwill, were both fantastic heavies in these early flicks. I love this stuff!
One of the best vampire movies of the forties.
I agree with both of you! Watched his movies my whole life! Character actors have always been the salt and pepper of movies!,
They make 'em or break 'em!
This is such a great movie! Thanks for the upload
Thanks Pizza Flix. I love George Zucco movies. Dwight Frye a bonus.
Thanks for a dose of the good, old stuff for the Halloween season. I'd always heard that PRC was a poverty Row studio, but that was nicely done for its day.
I can't do anything but agree with all the wonderful comments below. Such an atmospheric and understated film. Qualities which place it above many others of the era.
So do you disagree with all the comments above?🤔
If George Zucco is in it...it's good!
In other words, "enough said" right??
I couldn't agree more☺ He is one of my all-time favourites! 😍💖💪👻
That's right.
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@@WeeRattyMau5 💙💙💙
Very serious well done movie. Great atmosphere and photography. One of the only vampire movies I really like. George Zucco is so good he makes this seem believable. Dwight Frye has the most interesting facial expressions that I've ever seen in my life, and I also like the performance of Fern Emmett who played Kate. All the actors were perfectly matched for their parts.
Agreed!! George Zucco is Fabulous in every scene...Cheers....Love seeing other ppl on here as enthusiastic as we are...my own Gordon Welke who also loves this film
🍁🧡🖐🏽
What does "one of the only" mean?
@@philipinchina Perhaps he means the classic vampires, since now they are so different and queer, like those werewolves. There is no respect in this World for the classic monsters! Kind greetings.
@@zoraidagarcia625 Thank you.That is what I meant.
@@gordonhennefer5074 You're most welcome. I used to complain to my sons that people who make movies today have spoiled our classic monsters and some heroes, too. I can't believe how they have perverted Batman, for example, like on some cartoons where he appears as not having values. It's not the kind of material I used to read. Thanks for your reply and have a great day! August 1/2020.
Thanks Pizza Flicks- love these classic horror movies- Please keep em coming!!
This is now one of my fave vampire films!! George Zucco is Superb! That actor was a stellar performance everytime and I especially like him as Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes which was portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as the Doctor. Cheers yawl --- please enjoy this fun vampire flick!! Tis the season anyway, right? xoxo Thanks PizzaFlix!!
Dwight Frye was the best supporting actor.
one of the best old vampire movie.
Thanks, PizzaFlix. Another good one posted. A big George Zucco fan.
Nice Copy you found, I've seen nothing but crappy copies of this very good movie. Thank You.
Classics for ever!
NICE CLASSIC MOVIE !!! THANK YOU !
Different to see an older man be a vampire. Good movie!
Four years ago when I made that above statement, I wasn’t yet familiar with George Zucco. Since then I have seen him in many old movies and he was always the bad guy. They just couldn’t let him be solely the good guy they had to create a twin bad guy 😂.
Poor Dwight Frye. He died at only age 44 in 1943. This movie came out in 1943, so I’m figuring it must’ve been his last one. I read he was on a bus in Hollywood, on his way to start in another movie when he died on the bus. RIP
This type of movies are not just for entertainment.They convey important messages, nourishing the viewers.
This Movie's Message : Do not be quick to judge a person. Look doesn't matters, it is the soul within that does (twins bodily but the souls are not the same at all). No matter how powerful the evil is, it cannot win ultimately. To destroy the evil you need to be fearless & selfless.
The actors have worked hard. No doubt they all were talented, some even exceptionally talented.
*I couldn't SINK my teeth into this movie!* 🦇
Yes it made me dental
Dwight Frye has mastered the word “mahster” to perfection! 😂
Great movie and thanks for posting! Straight up pulp stuff. Very REH / Lovecraft inspired!
Mary Carlisle 1914-2018. The female lead in this film lived until 104.
And now we know why! AAAAhhhhhahhahahhah slurp
Bless her! I hope she had a happy life.
Wow... hope she was happy till 104 God bless her
Dwight Frye just couldn’t stay out of those pesky cemeteries...
Despite its micro budget and very short run time, this is a smart little vampire movie. The struggle between twin brothers, one a life saving Dr. and the other a life taking vampire, I think represents the clash between good and evil within the same person, just as we all find ourselves contending with at times. This idea deserved a bigger budget.
Awww, it's been done so many times. It reminds me of my adult life. I'm a religious, kindhearted, good natured person, but my brother is a blood sucking leach, a vile unthinking abomination, and a self absorbed monstrosity. That's right, he's a Democrat! Nooooooooooooo,(takes a long breath),ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! hehehe!
katanakeith hahaha! Love this response!
@@katanakeith1 The thing about your reply is that you could have said Republican instead of Democrat and it would have been just as funny. They are both about as useful as hemorrhoids.
If George Zucco is in it.....I like it.
Nice to see Fuzzy St. John in the crowd. Can't miss that scraggly beard.
A grand take on the auld story, thanks .
vary interesting a vampire capable of breaking and entering.
It's his brother's house, he doesn't have to ask permission
@@kirkhaas6665 didn't thing of that.
Thank you!
George Zucco played the madman Dr Moriarity in Sherlock Homes mysteries........creepy guy
RUN,,,! She is going to bite you fool! , all she see’s is a T-bone dinner baby wooo like Washington would say! ...lol. Thank you all for the many many wonderful movies and down though The ages I wish I had copy’s of the masterpieces....thank you and🙏⚔️⚒⛏🗡🔥🐺BLACKDOG🐺🔥⚔️....oh by the way ! RUN!
Great movie thank you
I LOVE this movie!
Dwight Frye (Zolarr) was also "Renfield", bug-eating pal to Lugosi's Dracula.
With that charming, impish sense of humor.
Is it weird that I’ve always love Renfield and felt sorry for him?? Lol
I was just thinking that he looked familiar
Didn t Alice Cooper write a song about him ?
Intense ending. Quite nice!
Sam Newfield Directed 250 plus movies, in his career. he died in 1964. Sam started in the silent era of film. He had a long career to say the least. He did T.V. educational films, Westerns.
I ain’t standing around for any crazy murderers😂😂😂😂😂❤️ Old man’s right🤪🤪😂😂😂😂
Anyone watching 👍2019/20?
Dusko Stankovic-But Dusko, it is not 2020 yet. It is still only November 3/2019 at 2:17 a.m. Just wait for two months. I am here because of Dwight Frye. What a character! He was present on so many movies and he adds interest to them. Also I wanted to know more about Mr. Zucco, since his name appears as part of many pictures, maybe in the production, but also as an actor. Enjoy the movie.
This movie will last till time ends
2021 I’m in
2024😂😂😂
We needed Bela!!
An evil twin... what a concept.
How bout that ole geezer wanting to put the bite on poor Gail. And, how many people would open up the vampires casket, stand there and talk a while and then close the lid and walk out. ha ha ha That's a good one. I know it sure wouldn't be me.
great job
Neat PRC logo at beginning
People are unfair on PRC,
they did make quality films
on a very small budget
eg, The Devil Bat, Blue Beard
The Strangler In The Swamp, etc.
Paul Bacchus esq
Did anybody notice like I did in one scene the coffin has a 2 piece lid and in another scene it has a one piece lid just saying still a great movie.
Watched the other day. Pretty good, well done movie, actually!
John Stucko
I like it - Stucko and Zucco. Could be a comedic horror duo!
Sounds like they actually read an occult book or two for this movie
They probably did.
Am so scared to watch vampires at night haha
Excellent ☺
Gotta be good with George Zucco-it was.
Imagine George Zucco and Albert Dekker in the same film!Daayum!
Well done! So that's the Dwight Frye Alice Cooper sang about.
18:44... Alright now; That's twice he's kissed his niece on the lips.....Uncle???
Since Dwight Frye died in 1943 of a heart attack at age 44, I'm wondering if this was his last movie. Wikipedia doesn't even list this movie in his filmography at all.
Then fix wikipedia and perhaps imdb too
J
S Webb Correct D Frye looks older and unwell here Great in all his movies rip DF
Pretty good period movie!!!
For a PRC "C" picture, this was above average. Nice to, for once, actually see the PRC logo at the start.
Very good Film
Genuinely creepy :0
Dear Dr Pizza ,,,, This movie gave me the Willies ,,, and buy the way thanks ...
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I wonder if Zucco got paid twice for being in this movie. lol
I'm curious as to why the doctor is walking around at night looking for a vampire? Shouldn't he be searching during the daylight hours?
bom filme com nosso saudoso george zuco por favor poste o filme o travesseiro da morte 1945 a maldiçao do farao 1957 a maldiçao da serpente 1955 o medico vampiro 1957 o gato negro 1941 obrigado sucesso
Good movie
24.46 bends down to pick up stethoscope not wearing glasses. Stands up and bingo he has glasses on
Who kisses their uncle on the lips like that? It's not even a quick straight forward kiss. They always bend their head to the side. Now that's creepy!!!
I, i, I'm so DAMN SCARED !!!!.
Sadly, Dwight Frye would die that same year.
Great actor.
Only thing missing were fangs
I knew this was going to be a good movie when I saw that it was approved with certificate #8827.🙄
😂
It’s not the cough that’ll carry you off….it’s the coffin they’ll carry you off in.
Get the garlic. Quick !
OK. Explain how "vampires" connect w/studies in India.
Ah the old turn off the lights trick
Very Unusal movie,slow@ first then picked up! What Was All the written wording underneath the film- Very distracting! Thanks,PizzaFlix4 this film!
nice flick
After reading the info blub, I know why I expected someone to answer the cry of "Master, Master," with "Renfield!" (Not a spoiler! Tee hee hahaha!) Pat, but fun.
Bet that bag lady's knitting needles double as stakes (or can be crossed)
I thought vampires had to be invited into homes etc ..
Me too. Perhaps we know more now.
How come he didn't have vampire super strength? Lol
the doctor looks like jacob rees-mogg
The monster fonster.
had to imagine george zucco with vampire chopped. I would laugh
*Fangless Vamps just don't do it for me*
This is a brilliant movie which I enjoyed. The ending was sad though. However, please let this movie be thought provoking. If you sell your soul to Satan the you become one of his minions. Give you life to Jesus and all will be well
Yeah right
J
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