Best Horror Films of 1961
Pit and the Pendulum
American-International's standing "haunted castle" ... find its way into the 1966 spy spoof Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, which also starred Vincent Price. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
The Innocents
In this lugubrious but ... kissed her back. Unlike many CinemaScope productions, The Innocents plays better in the claustrophobic confines of the TV screen. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Mr. Sardonicus
In this 1961 William ... the climax to offer viewers an opportunity to afford additional punishment on Sardonicus which leads to a satisfying conclusion. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Dr. Blood's Coffin
Between his internship in ... his resurrected humans reacts negatively to the operation--especially after he discovers that Blood has been dallying with his wife. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Konga
A British botanist goes ... the British army and all of its weaponry are able to stop the chimp before he destroys the town. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory
A school for wayward ... the claws of the unknown throat ripper. Terror grips the campus as the search continues for the murderous monster. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Homicidal
Homicidal represents producer/director William ... in the cast listing betrays the final twist in this one, directly (and unapologetically) lifted by Castle from Psycho. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Atom Age Vampire
A less-stylish variant on ... the dubbing might have been a bit less painful) as Seddock, L'Ereda de Satana or Seddock, Heir of Satan. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
The Beast of Yucca Flats
This groaner from profoundly ... be used in a drinking game. The most enjoyable aspect of this movie is its remarkably short running time. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Bring Me the Vampire
This Mexican-Venezuelan co-production from ... up and commissioned the 1964 English-language version directed by Manuel San Fernando. Followed by La Casa de los Espantos. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Creature from the Haunted Sea
This early bit of ... well. Corman protégé Monte Hellman served here as second unit director before embarking on his own low-budget film career. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
La Maldicion de la Llorona
Based on the authentic ... but director Rafael Baledon uses some interesting techniques to build atmosphere, and Arenas is solid as the imperiled heiress. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
The Devil's Hand
A mystery woman leads ... for Rick that he doesn't yet suspect? The Devil's Hand was also released under the title Live To Love. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
The Manster
Manster is a favorite ... based on a script by British producer George Breakston, and acted (if that is the word) entirely in English. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
The Snake Woman
This horror film is ... into a snake whenever she wants to. She soon grows up to become the scourge of the village men. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
Varan the Unbelievable
Director Jerry A. Baerwitz ... audiences may feel that Baerwitz' treatment of the Japanese in this film should have set the monster against Hollywood. [ best horror films - 1961 ]
