Louis Edmonds Movies
Orthodox Judaism and alternative sexualities collide in this drama about the clash between religion and gay relationships. In Brooklyn, two cousins share opposite-sides-of-the-same-coin lifestyles: Charlie is ashamed of his Orthodox heritage but not his male lovers; meanwhile, Manny is true to his faith but longs to have a gay experience. When Manny's father arranges for him to marry a young woman, however, both relatives have to own up to the aspects of their personalities they've been trying to hide. Popster Jill Sobule contributed the film's closing-credits tune. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- Starring:
- Georgina Spelvin, Peter J. Byrnes, (more)
- 1980
- R
A Vietnam veteran declares a one-man war on crime in this vigilante revenge thriller. Michael Jefferson (Steve James) saved the life of his best friend John Eastland (Robert Ginty) while the two were serving in Vietnam, so when Jefferson is left permanently paralyzed after a vicious attack by muggers, Eastland is determined to get revenge. Declaring war not only on the thugs who injured Jefferson but the entire lawless underclass, Eastland becomes known as "The Exterminator" for his swift and deadly retaliation against muggers and other street criminals. While Eastland's actions may be making for safer streets, they're also illegal, and just as the mob have put a price on Eastland's head, Detective James Dalton (Christopher George) has set his sights on putting "The Exterminator" out of business. Jazz great Stan Getz makes a cameo appearance as himself. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christopher George, Samantha Eggar, (more)
- 1971
The daytime drama featuring a vampire gained cult status in the late sixties and early seventies. This collection highlights the most memorable moments and characters. ~ Rovi
- 1971
Bramwell (Jonathan Frid) and Catherine (Lara Parker) survive their night in the dreaded room, and in the process defeat the ghost of Brutus Collins (Louis Edmonds) and break the family curse. But upon emerging from the room, the couple faces death at the hands of Morgan (Keith Prentice), whose hands are stayed by Kendrick (John Karlen). Recovering from her madness, Melanie (Nancy Barrett) leaves Collinwood with Kendrick, and Bramwell and Catherine likewise go off together. A satisfying denouement for all, except Morgan, who dies, and possibly Melanie, whose neck bears a set of all-too-familiar red marks. And thus, with several plot strands left dangling and with the cast still locked into the "Parallel Time" version of 1841, did the five-year saga of Dark Shadows come to an abrupt end on April 2, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
As he prepares to kill Daphne (Kate Jackson), Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) is stopped by the ghost of his father, Daniel (Louis Edmonds). So unnerved is Gabriel that he plummets off the roof of Collinwood to his death. Joanna (Lee Beery) sends the escaping Daphne and Quentin (David Selby) on their way, blessing their love for one another. In Parallel Time, Julia Collins (Grayson Hall) lies to Kendrick Young (John Karlen) -- who closely resembles the "real time" Desmond Collins -- concerning the whereabouts of Kendrick's sister, Stella. This episode first aired on January 18, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
At last knowing the true identities of her parents, Melanie (Nancy Barrett) marries Kendrick (John Karlen). Alas, the couple's happiness is short-lived, Melanie is driven insane at the sight of the ghost of Brutus Collins (Louis Edmonds), who warns that the only way to restore the girl's sanity is to hold another of the dreaded Collins family lotteries. This episode initially aired on March 25, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
After finding the bodies of Amanda Collins and James Forsythe, Morgan (Keith Prentice) and Julia (Grayson Hall) are trapped in the secret room by the ghost of Brutus Collins (Louis Edmonds). Later, the demented Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) is summoned by Brutus to kill everyone in Collinwood -- with Amanda's lookalike, Melanie (Nancy Barrett), as the first targetted victim. This episode was first broadcast on March 22, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
The truth behind the curse of the Collins family is finally revealed. The ghost of Brutus Collins (Louis Edmonds) forever banishes the ghost of the philandering James Forsythe (Keith Prentice) from Collinwood, thereby avenging the fate of his wife, Amanda (Nancy Barrett). But the curse itself has yet to be lifted. This episode originally aired on March 15, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1971
Possessed by the ghost of James Forsythe, Morgan (Keith Prentice) digs up the remains of Forsythe's sister, Sarah. Suddenly, the ghost of Brutus Collins (Louis Edmonds), the man who betrayed Sarah back in 1680, makes an appearance, immediately engaging in a violent quarrel with the equally ethereal Forsythe. Meanwhile, Kendrick (John Karlen) discovers that Melanie (Nancy Barrett) was never in the orphanage where she was reportedly raised. This episode initially aired on March 5, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Identifying herself as Barnabas' wife Valerie Collins, Angelique (Lara Parker) wipes out Daniel's (Louis Edmonds) memories of his terrifying earlier encounters with her. Unfortunately, Angelique has no foreknowledge of what lies ahead for her, and thus tries to rekindle her romance with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid). And Julia (Grayson Hall) learns that Judah Zachary has placed a curse on Collinwood. This episode originally aired on October 26, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Valerie (Lara Parker) -- aka Angelique -- recalls her earlier life as Miranda DuVal, a disciple of warlock Judah Zachary (Michael McGuire). During Judah's trial for witchcraft in 1692, Miranda testified against him. As he was put to death, Judah placed a curse on Miranda, changing her into a witch. He also swore revenge against the family of the judge who presided over his trial: Amadeus Collins (Louis Edmonds). Back in 1840, Quentin (David Selby) is lured to the woods -- and possibly to his death -- by another note from the late-lamented Joanna. This incident-packed episode first aired on November 6, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Ben (Thayer David) saves Julia (Grayson Hall) from being strangled by Daniel Collins (Louis Edmonds), the mentally unhinged patriarch of 1840 Collinwood (and a dead ringer for his 20th century counterpart, Roger Collins). Daniel is convinced that Julia is his wife, whom he killed a decade earlier. To explain away her presence in the 19th century, Julia claims to be the sister of the Collins family's English cousin, all the while planning to release Barnabas (whom she knows to be a vampire) from his coffin. Looming over the proceedings is a sinister clairvoyant by the name of Gerard Stiles (James Storm). This episode originally aired on September 28, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
- PG
House of Dark Shadows is the theatrical-feature spin-off of the popular 1960s TV "Gothic" serial Dark Shadows. Jonathan Frid is on hand again as 150-year-old vampire Barnabas Collins, once again going about his business in the spectre-filled Collinswood mansion. Another carryover from the TV series, Carolyn Stoddard (Nancy Barrett), finds her blood supply depleted by the elusive Mr. Collins. When Carolyn dies, it isn't long before she's wandering the hallways as one of the "undead". Barnabas persists in his bloodsucking activities until he makes the error of falling in love with mistress-of-the-house Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jonathan Frid, Kathryn Leigh Scott, (more)
- 1970
Desmond Collins (John Karlen) has arrived at Collinwood with a strange gift for his brother, Quentin: the disembodied head of infamous warlock Judah Zachary. As Ben Stokes (Thayer David) expresses queasiness when he sees the head (which he recalls as being associated with a series of grisly murders some time before), Gerard (James Storm) explains that both Quentin and his son, Tad, were reported to be lost at sea. Meanwhile, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) comes face to face with the deranged Daniel Collins (Louis Edmonds), who still harbors horrible memories of his run-ins with Barnabas back in 1797. This episode was initially broadcast on October 7, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Desmond (John Karlen) is warned that he must destroy the head of Judah Zachary lest disaster befall Collinwood. Before he can do so, the head gains control of Desmond's mind. No sooner has Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) married Gerard (James Storm) than her supposedly dead first husband Quentin Collins (David Selby) shows up at her doorstep! This episode first aired on October 9, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
The head of Judah Zachary continues exerting a powerful and disturbing influence on Desmond (John Karlen). Daniel (Louis Edmonds) recalls an earlier run-in with a disembodied head, which was apparently responsible for several murders in 1803. Daphne (Kate Jackson) draws up plans to meet Quentin (David Selby) -- and kill him. This episode originally aired on October 14, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
On hand when his father Daniel (Louis Edmonds) drops dead, Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) burns Daniel's new will. Meanwhile, Gabriel's wife Edith (Terry Crawford) becomes a follower of Gerard (James Storm), whose body in still in the possession of warlock Judah Zachary. This episode initially aired on December 4, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Gerard (James Storm) has successfully led Valerie (Lara Parker) -- aka Angelique -- to believe that warlock Judah Zachary has been reborn in the form of Quentin (David Selby). Angered that his father Daniel (Louis Edmonds) has cut him out of the will, Gabriel (Christopher Pennock) has a violent argument with the old man; when Gabriel lets slip that it was he and not Quentin who killed Randall, Daniel dies from shock. This episode first aired on December 3, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Valerie (Lara Parker) -- aka Angelique -- kidnaps Julia (Grayson Hall), who has been bitten by the vampiric Roxanne. Locking her in a deserted lighthouse, Angelique intends to let Julia die, whereupon she too will become a vampire. By summoning the spirit of Amadeus Collins (Louis Edmonds), Gerard (James Storm) and Charles (Humbert Allen Astredo) learn of Valerie's previous identity as Miranda -- and her role in the downfall of Judah Zachary back in 1692. This episode first aired on November 12, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Daniel (Louis Edmonds) suffers a heart attack after experiencing a vision in which Quentin (David Selby) commits murder. Daphne (Kate Jackson) likewise has a dream, this one making her fall in love with Gerard (James Storm) -- who caused the dream in the first place! Later, Gerard tries to add Daphne and Gabriel's wife Edith (Terry Crawford) to his warlock's coven. This episode first aired on November 16, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Quentin (David Selby) tells Gerard (James Storm) that he is working on a "time staircase" that will enable him to travel to the past or future. Gerard uses this as an excuse to plant the seeds of suspicion in Lamar's mind, and before long Lamar (Jerry Lacy) is telling Samantha (Virginia Vestoff) that Quentin may be a male witch. This information is passed along to Daniel (David Henesy) -- who, thanks to Gerard, experiences a disturbing vision of Quentin committing murder. Episode #1145 of Dark Shadows originally aired on November 13, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
With Quentin (David Selby) under suspicion as a murderer and male witch, Daniel Collins (Louis Edmonds) is persuaded to change his will in Gerard's favor. To cinch the deal, Gerard (James Storm) and Charles (Humbert Allen Astredo) stage a phony séance in which the "ghost" of Randall accuses Quentin. This episode was first broadcast on December 1, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Mr. Trask (Jerry Lacy) overhears Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) tell Roger (Louis Edmonds) that Alexis and Angelique (Lara Parker) are one and the same. Later, while in the tower room, Carolyn is stabbed to death by the person who murdered Angelique, a person whose identity won't be revealed just quite yet. This episode first aired on July 2, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Inspector Hamilton (Colin Hamilton) steps up his investigation of William's death, his suspicions aroused by the curious behavior of Julia (Grayson Hall). Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) continues seeking out the link between Roxanne and Claude North. Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) reveals to Roger (Louis Edmonds) that Alexis is really Angelique (Lara Parker). This episode originally aired on July 1, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Roger (Louis Edmonds) accuses the fugitive Quentin (Louis Edmonds) of murdering Carolyn. Believing her efforts to revive Roxanne (Donna Wandrey) have failed, Julia (Grayson Hall) leaves the Old House, whereupon a strange figure enters, and Roxanne suddenly awakens. This episode initially aired on July 3, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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