CHRISTMAS EVE IS HERE, at last! And maybe for some of you, the shopping, the cooking, the preparation is now over. I DO hope so! If not, put this little post in your bookmark, for later. Preferably a time, when it's quiet. Switch off the lights, settle in and prepare yourself, for that OTHER great Christmas tradition . .. The Christmas Ghost Story. I've especially picked this one from the BBC television series, that Christopher Lee appeared in 2000. The episode I've selected is in my humble opinion, the best of the series, also forgive my indulgence, it's my favorite Ghost Story. Maybe because I first hear it, in another BBC televised drama of the story, starring ROBERT HARDY, way back in 1971, when I was but a terrified little chap, hiding behind my grandmother's sofa! Christopher Lee really does a fabulous reading, that I am sure you'll enjoy. You'll probably need to get that mulled wine on the boil, as this is a real Christmas Chiller! Merry Christmas! Enjoy!
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#CUSHINGSFEMMEFATALESFRIDAY!
It's been my personal opinion, for as long as I can remember, but I
consider this young lady, to have been THE most beautiful and talented
of all the actresses that Peter Cushing worked with.... Earlier today we asked our friends at the PCASUK FACEBOOK FAN PAGE if they could name her. name
her? It wasn't too difficult, because even at this young age, she was already displaying that, radiance that lit up the big screen, when ever she appeared on it. Yvonne Monlaur would have been celebrating her 78th birthday today. How I wish she was here to do that. As it's #FEMMEFATALEFRIDAY today, I thought, it was an opportunity too good too miss, that we should celebrate her birthday, but also mark it with a feature here at the website. So, later today we'll be publishing a whole FEMMEFATLE feature on Yvonne, lots of rare stills, gifs and much more, not only as a tribute but also a thank you to one very unique actress and beautiful lady . . . .Ahhh, 'be still my beating heart' . .sigh . . .
Yvonne Monlaur starred in the 1958 Italian film Three Strangers in Rome which was
amongst Claudia Cardinale's earliest films and in 1960 in the horror
film 'Circus of Horrors' alongside prominent actors in British film such
as Anton Diffring and Donald Pleasence. In 1960, she also starred in the
Hammer horror film 'The Brides of Dracula' alongside other noted British
actors of the day Peter Cushing and Freda Jackson and in 'The Terror of the Tongs' (1961) with Christopher Lee.
Monlaur
screen tested for the role of Domino Derval in the 1965 James Bond film
Thunderball. The role eventually went to another French actress,
Claudine Auger. After a string of German and Italian films, Monlaur left
films to return to Paris. She continued to live the there until her
passing in April 18, 2017, aged 77
FULL FEATURE WITH RARE VINTAGE STILLS CAN BE FOUND HERE!
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#CHRISTOPHERLEESATURDAYS! RELAXED and yet sharp, Christopher Lee interviewed back in 1968. The question of, do horror films, influence the vulnerable in society, and Lee's answer, is a blinder...which cramps any return, even from someone as cool and as accomplished as the late, Alan Whicker . .
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#FRANKENSTEINFRIDAY! No walking under ladders, making special plans or superstition says, your plans will be thwarted today, #Friday13th
.. Bad Luck, supposingly rules the fates today..and within the realms
of THESE TWO GUYS...they couldn't be MORE unlucky, no matter what day it
was!. Cushing's Baron Frankenstein and Christopher Lee's Count Dracula,
sadly no matter the plot, HAD to fail come the roll of the end credits.
ABOVE: In no particular order, cinematically some of the deaths, mishaps and worst luck of Christopher Lee's Hammer film Dracula!
MAYBE THEY should have 'always carried two silver coins in their
pockets?' 'Kiss a toad?' 'Tipped their hats to a Raven?'...all things
that according to superstition, protect you, on this Curse Day of the
year. DO YOU have any special rituals or routines, good luck talisman or
carry a lucky rabbit foot on this day?? DO tell and share..I could do
with some good luck, any day!
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#THROWBACKTHURSDAY!
: Using a recording made in 1966, here is an
extract recording of Christopher Lee reading Stokers Dracula...obviously
from a time, when he didn't get so prickly about the subject. It's nicely
done, with music and a charming comic strip visual.. a weird period
setting though? It's drawn by a US artist, I am sure... The whole thing
is available on 'the TUBE', should you want some more.... You LIKE???
NEWS: FILMNATION ENTERTAINMENT TO FULLY FINANCE THE LODGE, THE FIRST
ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM FROM GOODNIGHT MOMMY DIRECTORS VERONIKA FRANZ AND
SEVERIN FIALA. LEGENDARY GENRE LABEL HAMMER FILMS TO PRODUCE.
FilmNation Entertainment announced today that they have acquired rights
to finance acclaimed directors Veronika Franz’s and Severin Fiala’s THE
LODGE. FilmNation will handle international sales and will co-represent
the US sale with WME Global.
The screenplay was written by Sergio
Casci, Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, from an original idea by
Sergio Casci. Franz and Fiala (GOODNIGHT MOMMY) will direct as their
first English language film. Hammer Films’ Simon Oakes and Marc Schipper
are producing. Casting is currently underway and principal photography
is set to begin in January.
FilmNation VP, Production & Acquisitions Brad Zimmerman brought the
project in and will oversee on behalf of the company, and Aliza James is
overseeing the project and executive producing for Hammer.
THE LODGE tells the story of a young woman and her new stepchildren who
are menaced by a terrifying supernatural force while spending Christmas
in their remote cabin. “We couldn’t be happier to be working with Hammer and FilmNation on our
first English language film. As genre filmmakers, we are incredibly
excited to add our movie to the Hammer canon, and FilmNation has
demonstrated time and again bold decisions in choosing which films and
filmmakers to back. With both of these companies behind us, we feel the
support to make the movie as we see it in our heads, and we are excited
to be moving forward,” said Franz and Fiala.
“When we saw Veronika and Severin’s extraordinarily chilling and super
smart first film GOODNIGHT MOMMY, we knew Sergio’s story was the perfect
project to bring to them for their English language debut, and we have
loved every minute of developing the project with the three of them. We
are now absolutely thrilled that FilmNation have come on board to help
make the film a reality. They are a hugely savvy outfit with a great
track record of supporting creative filmmakers who make bold and
distinctive quality films. From our very first conversations about the
project, it was clear that FilmNation absolutely understood the film
we’re all setting out to make, and we very much look forward to working
with them to bring our collective vision to the screen,” said Hammer
Films.
“We’re so excited to see Veronika and Severin’s style and wit applied to
this mesmerizing story. We have ideal partners in Hammer and look
forward to disturbing and thrilling audiences worldwide,” said
FilmNation Entertainment Co-Heads of Production & Acquisitions Aaron
Ryder and Ben Browning.
The deal was brokered with Hammer Films and WME Global by FilmNation’s
Ryder and Browning and EVP Business & Legal Affairs Alison Cohen.
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#TOOCOOLTUESDAY!
CONGRATULATIONS to JENNY ALLAN the winner of our SHE Peter Cushing
Autographed photo prize!! A very popular competition. Many thanks to
everyone who took part and entered 🙂
There will be quite a few comps between now and Christmas here at PCAS.
Lots of opportunities to win yourself a signed photograph of Peter and
much more besides. Again, CONGRATS to JENNY and thank you all for
your support..!
#TOOCOOLTUESDAY:PCAS ROLLS OUT VINTAGE PRIZES! MARCUS BROOKS: 'When
I took over the reigns of PCAS back in 1979, I also purchased the
entire PCAS collection from PCAS secretary Gladys Fletcher, who founded the society,
upon Peter Cushing's request back in 1956. Many of the items in the
collection we have doubles and triples
of. All of these 'vintage collectables' came through Peter himself to
the society, so they could be used in the posted members journals and
newsletters. Everything we have multiple sets of or doubles, I am now
offering up as prizes, for you to win !!
There are press books, lobby sets, individual stills. No copies or
reprints. Most come with stipes or press info from the time. As well as
those vintage memorabilia prizes, there are dvds and blu rays,
collectable magazines, original contact sheets from Peter Cushing films .
.. a LOT of items, so lots of prizes, some of which will be bundled. I
am sure we are going to have a lot of fun together, me compiling
competitions, and you cracking those Cushing questions and puzzles. It's
going to be a busy time here between now and Christmas, so hang in
there, stay in the loop and join in the fun..and good luck'
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