Review of The Gorgon (1964) by Claire T — 22 Nov 2012
Recently re-watched this one - after dismissing it as tosh for many years. It's now become of of my favourite of all films from Hammer.
The reveal itself is still disappointing in its rubbery cheapness but it makes up for this by being an incredibly atmospheric and creepy film.
Production-wise, it really is the quintessential Hammer film. Terence Fisher directing Peter Cushing, Barbara Shelley and Christopher Lee (their performances range from laconic to bored and bemused but no matter). Thrillingly scored by the studio's most instantly recognizable James Bernard who, along with cinematographer Michael Reed (who did such a fine job on Dracula: Prince of Darkness) are responsible for much of the film's gothic fairy tale feel.
Love it!
This review of The Gorgon (1964) was written by Claire T on 22 Nov 2012.
The Gorgon has generally received mixed reviews.
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