SHANE BRIANT : ACTOR AND AUTHOR : HAMMER FILMS BEST CUSHING BARON ASSISTANT SADLY LEAVES US

I am extremely sad to share with you all, the terrible news that our good friend, Shane has passed away. To his wife Wendy, his family and friends, may we all extend our condolences. I will share an extension to this post later tomorrow. . please take the opportunity to share your any messages of condolences over at the post, just made available at the Facebook PCASUK Fan Page . . - Marcus

 

Shane Briant was born London, England in 1946 . He was an English actor and novelist. He studied Law at Trinity College Dublin, but became a professional actor after playing the lead in 'Hamlet' at the Eblana Theatre, Dublin

 

Shane was probably best known for his roles in four quite different Hammer Films productions; Demons of the Mind, Straight on Till Morning, Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter, and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, in which he starred as Simon, along side Peter Cushing's Baron Frankenstein, Madeline Smith and the late, Dave Prowse. The work he said he enjoyed most was appearing with John Hurt in 'The Naked Civil Servant' as Norma in 1975, his role as Dorian in  The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1973 and his role in a very popular children's tv series in Australia, 'Mission Top Secret' Since the early 1980's Shane lived and worked as resident in Sydney, Australia with his wife Wendy. 

 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY REMEMBERING PETER CUSHING OBE

TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY... Peter Wilton Cushing was born today, May 26th 1913.... Please join us in celebrating, leaving your comments and sharing our posts, to mark this very special day and help us to . . . keep the memory alive!

 

WE ARE SO LUCKY that Peter Cushing has left us such a large and varied body of work, from his appearances on TV, his writing and of course his film work. His roles for #HammerFilms as #Frankenstein, #VanHelsing #SherlockHolmes and even his portrayal of his #DrWho! And if that wasn't enough, the spirit of the man still echoes in everything we do here. When alive, Peter Cushing was so loved and respected, and that feeling and opinion is still very much alive in the spirit of our page, website, our posts and your comments and stories too. 

 

HIS ACTS OF KINDNESS are still remembered by many who met, worked and knew him. They continue to comment, write and share their stories here at our internet platforms. And editing our content here, is a real joy, when it's always received in the spirit of a man who made so many people happy, and left such an impression on everyone he met.

 

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DRESSING TERROR WITH STYLE : FOR THE LOVE OF HELEN

THIS HAS JUST BEEN SHARED AND POSTED at the Facebook PCASUK Fan Page! IF you think you have the answers, why not whip over the the page and share it with everyone?? 😉 I'll be revealing the answers here and at the Facebook Page, tomorrow! 

 

TOMORROW May 26th marks Peter Cushing's Birthday! Good heavens, I am sure most of you know that . . .and that the following day May 27th marks #ChristopherLee and #VincentPrice birthdays! Many of you, have been very kind in taking the time to email and message me with a heads up.. that the quite superb documentary, 'For The Love of Helen' The Human Factor, is also being broadcast tomorrow, to mark Peter's birthday.

 

THERE IS MUCH to learn about Peter as well as Helen throughout the documentary, which is presented by Peter Williams, in 1990. Peter was 77 at the time, had already been diagnosed with cancer, and was only 4 years away from sadly passing, and 'joining Helen'. Helen died in 1971. It is, very personal and quite heart-wrenching at times, but an uplifting glimpse into the lives of 'HelenandPeter'... as he would sign.

 

PETER AS EVER, reminisces about Helen, with much to share and a few surprises for some, maybe? What kind of qualities she shared and her remarkable ability to always know just how to help him. It’s no exaggeration to say that she did, very much change his life.

 

Talking Pictures TV are airing Peter's episode of 'The Human Factor' tomorrow, from 5:30 to 6pm. Freeview 81, Sky 328: You can also find the full episode at our PCASUK Facebook Video Album selection. 

 

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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE MYSTERY FILM PREMIER AND GUESTS? : FINAL WORDS AND ANSWERS

ABOVE is last Tuesday's 'FINAL WORDS' tester, that was posted and shared at the Facebook PCASUK Fan Page and here at the website. Below are the answers. We'll be posting and sharing this week's first at the Facebook Fan Page, later today 😉 -Marcus 

 

ANSWER: Marie Stubbs, UK at the Facebook PCASUK Fan Page,was the first to nail BOTH titles and pretty quickly. Well done, you! 😊 The last lines of Cushing's characters, were from 'Legend of the Werewolf' (Professor Paul Cataflanque) and 'The Uncanny' (Wilbur Gray). . .

 

WE POSTED THIS rare press photograph at the Facebook PCASUK Fan Page yesterday afternoon. It features #PeterCushing attending a film premier! We set the question, can you name the film and all the others attending in this rare press photograph?

 

IT IS A TRICKY ONE, but I will be revealing the ANSWERS here at the website, LATER today!

 

HAMMER FILM RARE IMAGES, contact sheets, interviews and features, catch them all at the PCASUK media platforms!

 

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FULL EXTRAS MENU OF #INDICATOR #POWERHOUSE UK PREMIERE BLU RAY CUSHING 'SLASHER' 1968 'CORRUPTION'

NEWS! HERE are the details of the #Powerhouse/ Indicator films Limited Edition Blu-ray (UK Blu-ray premiere) of Peter Cushing 'slasher movie' 'Corruption', NOW available for PRE ORDER, for its release date of 16th August 2021 😊 As many of you, I am sure know, THIS is a Cushing character and performance like no other, for sure. The film also stars Sue Lloyd, #KateOMara and Anthony Booth, directed by #RobertHartfordDavis. Corruption is a film that certainly pushed the envelope of gore and sleaze in its era.

 

DESPITE it's sometimes mixed range of personal critiques from Cushing fans, when it was released by Grindhouse a few years ago, with it's remastered, extras packed, double disc, two version package and cover box illustration, Grindhouse sold ALL its stock in days! Again, we have a great range of extras, and again, the two feature presentations: the theatrical version (92 mins); and the more graphic international version (91 mins). There's a nice director's shooting script gallery, interviews, commentary and enough to keep you entertained for an evening or two after your viewing, while you recover 😏  Personally, I LOVE the cover. 

 

UNTIL #WarnerBrothers release of their remastered #Hammerfilm 'Dracula AD 1972' with #PeterCushing and #ChristopherLee blu ray, the #Grindhouse remaster, was my favourite remastered Cushing movie, the image quality standard was very high, and remains so. Until we get our review copy and launch our PCASUK Competition, I look forward to see if Indicator, has retained their VERY high standard of 'remastering' and packaging! Here is the run down of the EXTRAS!
 

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Why not pop over to the Facebook PCASUK Fan Page- and share YOUR thoughts? - Marcus

 

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

• 2K restoration from the original negative
• Two feature presentations: the theatrical version (92 mins); and the more graphic international version (91 mins)
• Original mono audio
• Audio commentary with Peter Cushing biographer David Miller and English Gothic author Jonathan Rigby (2013)
• The BEHP Interview with Peter Newbrook (1995): career-spanning audio interview with the producer and cameraman, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Newbrook in conversation with Alan Lawson and Roy Fowler
• The Guardian Lecture with Peter Cushing (1986): audio recording of an interview with the legendary actor recorded at the National Film Theatre, London
• Interview with actor Phillip Manikum (2021)
• Interview with actor Billy Murray (2012)
• Interview with actor Jan Waters (2012)
• Whatever Happened to Wendy Varnals? (2013): interview with the English actor
• Stephen Laws Introduces ‘Corruption’ (2021): appreciation by the acclaimed horror author
• The Unkindest Cuts (2021): critic and writer Michael Brooke on the history of surgical horror
• Edgar Wright trailer commentary (2013): short critical appreciation
• Original UK theatrical trailer
• Original US theatrical trailer
• TV spots
• Radio spots
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
• Director’s shooting script gallery
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Laura Mayne, archival articles and interviews, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
• Limited edition exclusive replica production stills
• UK home video premiere
• Limited edition of 5,000 copies 
• REGION-B "LOCKED"

YOU CAN PLACE YOUR PRE-ORDER : HERE!

 

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