#GETTHECUSHION:
Where it all began for Peter Cushing and his career in fantasy and
fear. Although many are not aware by this point in 1954, Cushing had
already many years as an actor in the theatre both in the UK, and the
USA and a period in film in Hollywood. . . . soon after the two live
broadcasts of this drama, Cushing would come to the attention of Hammer
films . . . .
The
Peter Cushing Appreciation Society website, facebook fan page and
youtube channel are managed, edited and written by Marcus Brooks, PCAS
coordinator since 1979. PCAS is based in the UK and USA.
ANYONE WHO IS a regular here at the PCAS website will know we are
following a very interesting comic series published in Italy by Erredi
Graphic Editor, “The Professor”. It tells the adventures of a Professor
of literature and philosophy at the University College London, Mr
Benjamin Love. He has been educated by Rabbi Moshe from Bevis Marks
Synagogue to the mysteries of qabbaláh, alchemy and esoterism. The
setting of this short series is horror Gothic and develops in the Late
Victorian Age. The character of the Professor takes inspiration from
Hammer’s films and he looks like the British actor Peter Cushing.
IN THIS FOURTH ISSUE, “Sirena”, Benjamin is invited by the Count Raimondo Del Balzo, descendant of the Prince Raimondo Di Sangro, to the fascinating city of Naples. The invitation which might be a simple rest occasion, soon turns to be a sort of incubus. Furio, the faithful mastiff dog who is the Professor’s life companion, has started to behave strangely recently. The stay at the Count’s mansion is not the best one: at night recurrent nightmares alarm Benjamin… This story is produced by the creative team led by Andrea Corbetta: drawings by the young artist Germano Giorgiani, script by Carlo A. Martigli, Giulia Carla De Carlo and Roberto Leoni who is also the new editor of the series.
THE PROFESSOR ISSUE FOUR! The Professor 4: Sirena, testi di Carlo Martigli, Giulia Carla De Carlo, Roberto Leoni, disegni di Germano Giorgiani
S. Riccò:Hi, thank you for the latest addition. Tonight, I can finally enjoy myself with the mermaid!
G. Giorgiani: A picture is obligatory with the professor!! Every two months in kiosk!! Thank you!
D. NIGRO: 'Well, after a thorough and finally lucid second reading, I can finally say my peace on this "mermaid". Let's start with the positive aspects: the drawings
in some ways are authentic little masterpieces, see the appearance of
mounted policeman outside the palace of sangro, or the image of melusine
the last dream of Benjamin, or fingers at horns of count into Orbits
the skull of the church of the souls of purgatory and so many others,
all very inspiring and memorable...'
P. Domenico THE SEA, THE MERMAID AND THE PROFESSOR!
E. MANGRONI: 'The fourth issue was a great, and is currently my favorite, mostly for the theme... It fascinates me anything that hangs around undead, though maybe I wish some more detail on bokor Haitian... but I digress here 😉). The story reminds me of the style of some of the legends of American comics and made the story very fast and pleasant to read (to understand what I mean go read hush of Jim Lee and Loeb Joeph saga or the dark knight of Frank Miller). Also the new press has greatly improved the quality of the graphics and the paper gives you a pleasant sensation under my fingertips'.
T. T. V. Ongaro
'I must confess.... for me, this fourth number is the best out! Amazing! The other issues have been great too. Nothing to remove, do not change! This series of "the professor" is also a major in the field of Italian comics 😉 Congratulations to the authors!!'
Spaccio Fumetti: 'I realized, is it just me or have you guys noticed too that the professor,improves number after number? Going beyond the technical side, "Mermaid" presented a story that make s
the most of the 'games of lights and shadows of the setting' (Naples) and
drops into the story four mysteries, seemingly unrelated, that take our breath
till last pages! Pages where everything is elegant! Beyond these aspects,
Professor Love in "Mermaid" carries an aura maliciousness, it pervades his
every action, enough to give us the most creepy issue of The Professor published so far!
The LIMITED EDITION COLLECTABLE MODEL KIT FIGURE of the Peter Cushing influenced character that appears in the excellent #THEPROFESSOR comic..is now ALMOST READY for it's release and Andrea Corbetta, the sculptor Roberto De Meo and the guy who had the idea, Davide Decina . . have us on stand by, ready for the completion date!.... We'll be keeping you posted with updates and any news, as we get it from the Professor team.
YOU CAN FIND MORE NEWS ABOUT THE FORTHCOMING ISSUES OF 'THE PROFESSOR', MEET AND CHAT WITH OTHERS WHO APPRECIATE THE PROFESSOR AT THEIR FACEBOOK 'THE PROFESSOR CLUB' ... REQUEST TO JOIN HERE
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#GETTHECUSHIONITSCUSHING: THIS WEEK our clip is from one of Peter Cushing's most controversial films, the 1968, Corruption. In this clip we see Terry (Wendy Varnals) fleeing from Sir John Rowan
(Peter Cushing) and his wife Lynn (Sue Lloyd) after seeing Sir John with
a served head!! A unique film in Cushing's filmography, it has often divided fans. But as
usual Cushing gives a fantastic performance as the troubled doctor who
takes to murder to help his wife, and features some very effective POV shots during the murder sequences.... shot through a fish-eye lens, lending it a delirious quality.
CORRUPTION is another film in the Cushing filmography that divides as many as it brings together! ARE YOU A FAN?
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#MONSTERMONDAY: 'The Price of Fear' was a horror come mystery radio serial, that was
produced by BBC Radio during the 1970s. The host and star of the show
was Vincent Price. This episode, The Man Who Hated Scenes, stars Vincent
Price and Peter Cushing who relate a chilling tale of a meek
millionaire taking subtle revenge on his cheating wife. The script was dramatized by William Ingram, produced by John Diaz (based on the story by Robert Arthur) a Dianna Olson, and Steve Preston also starred.
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THOSE OF YOU FOLLOWING the excellent story unfolding in the Italian comic #THE PROFESSOR, will be very pleased hear that ISSUE FOUR is now AVAILABLE! The team of Corbetta, Martigi, De Carlo, Giorgiani have come up with a terrific story, with a Cushing-ques character at the centre of the tale. Imaginative and very creative artwork, brings the action to life, in a synopsis where you are never sure, where it will take the reader next! The arrival of a new character in the story, looks strangely familiar, it's all part of this unique tale that has some lovely nods to Cushing Hammer and fantasy work. If you haven't got your hands on a copy yet, it's easy to get one. here is a link to #THEPROFESSOR facebook page . . .
THE THREE PAST ISSUES OF 'THE PROFESSOR' COMIC
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#HAMMERSATURDAY
THIS is one of my all time favorite Peter Cushing films. It has it all.
Drama, horror, a love story and action! And this is also one of my fav
front of house stills. Beautiful colour and action that leaps off the
pic! DO YOU have a fav Cushing pic, photo still? Or is there one you
have never seen here, that you would like me to post or 'dig up' for
you? Let me know!
THE IMAGE that first appeared on some propose artwork for a campaign poster
for THE MUMMY.... Cushing saw the light shining through the body of
Kharis and asked, 'Is that in our script?' When he was told no, he
invented the bit of biz where he shoves a harpoon through the chest of
the Mummy Kharis... 'If it's on the poster, our public will expect to
see it!' said Cushing
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AND SO.... another #GIMMETHEGIFWEDNESDAY, and another collection of Peter Cushing GIFS as requested by you. It's a BUMPER crop, here for your convenience to add a smile or shiver to facebook account, email or blog. Thank you to all who requested such great snips, you see your name at the bottom of the gallery! See if you can name the films, these gifs were taken from?? MORE next week! - Marcus
IF YOU WOULD LIKE to request a snip of yhour favorite moment from a Cushing film, and see it play in a never ending cycle (!!) Just drop us a line at petercushingpcas@gmail.com or come say hi, and tell us your request, at our ever so popular FACEBOOK FAN PAGE ! ROGUES GALLERY OF REQUESTERS THIS TIME ROUND: WENDY BECKMAN, JONATHON AGUIRRE, ALICE PERDUE, DENISE KIMBRELL, TIM DEMPSEY, JOSE ROSSER, KAREN RANDOLPH, LOTA ROSS, MARYLYN GLOVER MICHAEL WILLIAMS, ROB SMITH and JAMES TRASK.
#GRABTHECUSHIONITSCUSHING...
Here is the second of our SUNDAY posts under our new theme looking at
some of the most frightening scenes from Peter Cushing films.... This
week it's a clip from Amicus's Asylum (1972) SPOILERS...… In which Dr.
Martin (Robert Powell) learns the truth about 'Max' (Geoffrey Bayldon)….
Always found that laugh particularly chilling…. How DOES THIS scene
rate in your FAV CUSHING terror scenes???
THE CLIP ABOVE has stirred up some child-hood memories and revisited nightmares over at our PCASUK FACEBOOK FAN PAGE! Here are a small selections of comments from visitors:
W.SLEET:'The
climax of 'Blind Alleys' from TALES FROM THE CRYPT was one of my most
vivid childhood scares. Many of the Amicus films scared me more so than
any of the Hammer films ever did - the combination of the contemporary
setting (as opposed to costumed dramatics), plumby acTORs and gleeful
gallows humour can be very unsettling - but, even now, this chilly
little tale still makes me shudder!'
J.THORLEY: 'This
was especially shocking when I was little, I expected a traditional
happy ending. See also the hammer house of horror episode The Silent
Scream! Really disturbing'.
J.MORROW: 'That last scene with that creepy laugh chilled me to the bone. Geoffrey Bayldon gave an unforgettable performance'
P.DUFFUS: 'A classic..great music too...Mussorgsky..the PC story my favourite on this one with the suit..'
D.FULCE: 'Spent
a day with Geoffrey a few years back and told him I thought his laugh
was on par with Dwight Frys in ' Dracula ' as most chilling ever !!'
B.MAIDMENT: 'I love this film and can watch it again and again. I cant decide which story I like the best . Herbert Lom with his scary dolls or could it be Brit Eckland as Lucy. Peter Cushing with the suit but I
know Geoffrey Bayldon out shines them all in this film Great acting.
C.CARLEY: Love Geoffrey Bayldon, he was magic as Catweazle and I loved that small role he had in Dracula
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TEXT #MONSTERMONDAY this one isn't maybe as easy or obvious as it may first look... So, the
last thing you see, is the floor flying to you, as you hit the marble
floor of the home of Frankenstein, next thing you wake up, with one mega
headache, and a body that certainly isn't yours.. I think I'd be a
little 'annoyed' too ha! Well... Monster OR Victim??
