Feb 25, 2014 yesterday we talked about the recipes that defined the 1960s, and today were delving into the popular recipes of the 70s. Never take candy from a stranger 1960 the last drive in. Never take sweets from a stranger, the snorkel, cash on demand, and the full treatment. The subject of never take candy from a stranger, as can be. The second great hammeramicus blogathon never take sweets.
Originally located in edendale which today is silverlake, the stables moved to north hollywood in the 20s. Joan fontaine had director approval for the witches and she subsequently worked with frankel on the stage. Their depiction of sinister undercurrents in a pastoral setting wasnt sinister enough for the bbfc, however, who only granted the film an a certificate. The stranglers of bombay is one of the contentious hammer films that remained more or less unavailable until the dvd era, like the unsavorysounding but thoroughly laudable never take sweets from a. All i know is that i sure as hell never went with a stranger after seeing this and it was one time when a strange car pulled up next to. You know, i actually neverthats one result i dont believe. Afis 100 years of film scores american film institute. James bernard written by david zelag goodman produced by anthony hinds directed by terence fisher. Although ive been enjoying a muchneeded reprieve after more than seven years of daily posting, i hope to resume tracking down missing titles in the near future, so, as promised when last we spoke, the conclusion of regular daily posting in april did not. Of all the imaginative terrors that hammer films unleashed throughout their long and famous history, perhaps none is as threatening as never take candy from a stranger aka never take sweets from a stranger. A firstrate serious crime drama by, of all people, the sleazy hammer studio. So far, the dvd releases of the day of the triffids have been wellframed 2. Directed by cyril frankel and from a screenplay developed by john hunter from. Fat jones stables charles starrett one fans journey.
Jun 19, 2018 terry pratchett once said you always know what youre getting with hammer and yes, you do. Narayan was born in madras now chennai, tamil nadu, british india into a vaishnavite vadama brahmin family. Found on youtube six films and something different. The original is about a police sergeant who is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Both watford and allen are completely credible while leggatt, wellserved by john hunters script, is outstanding. Stranger still, however, are the rituals that take place there. Final feature film appearance for silent star estelle brody. Im surprised this hasnt been posted yet maybe because the films are not horror. Afis 100 years of film scores the 25 greatest film scores of all time learn more. If this film is a body part, its closest to a pair of tonsils. And discussing at length the difference between a movie and a film. While some food trends stayed strong into the 1970s, like fondue, jello, and really anything from a mold, new recipe contenders also stepped into the ring.
These songs are brought to life on nearperfect albums like 1980s argybargy, 1981s east side story, and 1982s sweets from a stranger. The screenplay was developed by john hunter from the play the pony trap by roger garis. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking. Watch never take sweets from a stranger starring gwen watford in this drama on directv. From police corruption, dealt with in david greenes the strange affair 1968, to paedophilia the subject of cyril frankels never take sweets from a stranger 1960 crime films have consistently tackled subjects that mainstream filmmakers have avoided. Its also a noticeable standards conversion from ntsc. The parents of two girls take a pervert to court, but he lands an acquittal due to his prestige. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Never take candy from a stranger 1960 trailer youtube. There is the inevitably mindboggling twist ending, but its helped by a decent performance from thomas arana as the cop leading the hunt, and bonus points for having a psychopath who resembles a young rutger hauer. Watch never take candy from a stranger online 1960 movie. Maines oldest cold case the murder of year old mary. Never take sweets from a stranger 1960 peter carter meets official resistance when he finds his 9 year old daughter has been the victim of the pedophile patriarch of the towns most powerful family.
To call never take sweets from a stranger a horror film may seem like stretch, but its really not. This is a sometimes profoundly moving collection of pieces about real life, real people, and the precious mundane. Never take sweets from a stranger 1960 directed by. Yet, out of all of those films and its other horror endeavors, never take sweets from a stranger is perhaps the scariest of all of their films. Sep 25, 2008 fat jones stables was the top supplier of horses and horse wranglers to the movies for 51 years. Until you dont amongst other things, they produced never take sweets from a stranger 1960, which is arguably half a century ahead of its time. This is poor treatment for such an early widescreen colour scifi film. Jun 14, 2019 6 thoughts on the second great hammeramicus blogathon never take sweets from a stranger 1960 pingback. Sep 20, 20 the experiment is considered particularly unethical today because albert was never desensitized to the phobias that watson produced in him.
Hammers never take sweets from a stranger is as squirmy as it. Subscribe now and be the first to see the latest movie clips, trailers, fulllength features and behind the scenes featurettes from all of our films, past and present. Horrors of child abuse in 1960s never take sweets from a. These conversations are often lively and humourous, with insights, comparisons and even catty criticisms. It is hidden because it is conveyed through the imagery of the film s final scene. When he persuades two innocent little girls to dance naked in front of him in exchange for candy. Never take sweets from a stranger is a 1960 british film, directed by cyril frankel and released by hammer film productions. Despite bearing the stamp of approval from both scotland yard and the society for the prevention of cruelty to children, dont take sweets from a stranger 1960 was widely reviled for its unblinking depiction of child molestation in the united kingdom. Early hammer horror film never take sweets from a stranger is a dark, terrifying examination of the horrors pedophilia. The hidden message in this film is one of redemption.
There are no vampires, ghouls or werewolves running around this picture, rather the threat is. Jul 16, 2006 never take sweets from a stranger 1960. This film could save your childs life declared the daily herald on april 3, 1960, but the major london dailies were having none of it. Thank you, my goodreads friends who posted about the seven good years. Amphigorey is a great gorey starter and of course my favourite book ended up being the gashlycrumb tinies. While shooting the snow mountain scene for lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring, sean bean climbed the mountain to reach the sets image source in order to shoot the scene, the crew had to be helicoptered to the sets. Top 10 movies set in scotland best scottish movies ever made. The business was founded by clarence fat jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a pathe films western.
Lyrics are funny, charming, angry, romantic, and poignant often all in the same song. When we go to the movies together, a discussion and evaluation will usually follow. I just fundamentally dont believe that if you take undergrads and if you put them in the role of the prisoner versus the prison guard. Never take sweets from a stranger never take candy from a. One of the scariest film of all time with no monster in it. How the golliwog went from innocent childrens hero to symbol. The latter is particularly true of the ending, which makes sense on a basic level of revenge, yet comes completely out of nowhere. Frankel began his film career as a documentarist for the crown film unit and had previously worked for hammer on the critically acclaimed never take sweets from a stranger. Janina faye and gwen watford in never take candy from a stranger 1960 patrick allen and gwen watford in never take candy from a stranger 1960. How the golliwog went from innocent childrens hero to symbol of bitter controversy. Nov 12, 2016 the mood of a song can suddenly shift on a surprising chord change.
The child died of an unrelated illness at age 6, so. What are some of the strangest facts about famous movies. In the heat of the night cast and characters tv guide. The source material has been a scratchy print with faded colour. It deals with a senile, psychopathic pervert felix aylmer with a yen for little girls. In italy, this satire on capitalism was never released in its entirety fortunately it has now been wonderfully restored. In addition, this film is surely to annoy liberals, who want to ban chocolate candy and sweets. Mill creeks hammer films double feature bluray also includes scream of fear 1961 and no extras indicators bluray includes a 40page booklet featuring never take sweets from a stranger by julian upton, never take sweets from a stranger. Welcome to the unofficial hammer films site the ultimate, only up to date source for all your hammer films news. In a small canadian town, an elderly and wellrespected man is accused of making sexual advances toward a very young girl. Never take sweets from a stranger us never take candy from a stranger is a 1960 british film, directed by cyril frankel and released by hammer film productions. Maines oldest cold case the murder of year old mary catherine olenchuk. They also announced a stand alone disc of stanley kramers ship of fools.
I was introduced to gorey through his illustrations for john bellairs books back when i was in fourth grade, but i had never actually read any of his own stories. What was shocking at the point of release, gradually becomes normal as the. Never take sweets from a stranger turner classic movies. The film was directed by cyril frankel, whod made hammers 1960 child abuse drama never take sweets from a stranger, and the script was by quatermass author nigel kneale. Never take candy from a stranger 1960 movie moviefone. Hammer films double feature never take candy from a stranger. It barely even has to try to be scary, making it even more horrifying as this is not a supernatural film. The film also promotes capitalism, with wonka being such a successful business leader in the world of candy. Never take sweets from a stranger 1960 directed by cyril frankel.
Horrors of child abuse in 1960s never take sweets from a stranger. Ive never been to israel and kerets anecdotes are in stunning contrast to my twodimensional impressions from news reports. Never take candy from a stranger 1960 film noir transgression into the cultural cinematic gutter. Were always telling kids not to take sweets from strangers but we never think to warn them about making friends with hitmen. Freddie francis, director part 2 the 1970s the 1960 s might not have ended on a memorable note for freddie francis the director, but his first film of the 1970s is all but more of the same. Never take sweets from a stranger 1960 peter carter meets official resistance when he finds his 9 year old daughter has been the victim of the pedophile patriarch of. The snorkel guy green, 1958 never take sweets from a stranger cyril frankel, 1960 the full treatment val guest, 1960 cash on demand quentin lawrence, 1961. Never take candy from a stranger, is a very unique movie in many aspects, not to mention the delicate subject matter. Mumsy, nanny, sonny and girlygirly 1970 is a deliciously weird, bizarre, absurd, even surreal film thats basically about a family of homicidal maniacs trying to lead a picture postcard perfect. Quarantine film fest never take sweets from a stranger 1960, dir. Its just, you know, ive never tried it but i just dont believe that its real. Never take sweets from a stranger never take candy from a stranger.
Greetings from the wilderness beyond the wonderful world of every 70s movie. Theres no sensationalism in the presentation and cyril frankel maintains a strong, serious attitude to the subject and to the drama. Never take sweets from a stranger this film could save your childs life declared the daily herald on april 3, 1960, but the major london dailies were having none of it. Dec 06, 2017 the problems is far more a script that alternates between doing nothing to progress the story you get consecutive scenes with absolutely zero purpose and sudden, unexplained lurches forward. Never take candy from a stranger the 1960 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
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