Review of The Gorgon (1964) by Stephen C — 06 Jun 2012
By 1964 Hammer films had really hit the ground running with its gothic horror films and director Terence Fisher became the resident in house genius for the next decade.
Here Hammer deal with a Gorgon a figure from Greek Mythology who by glace alone can turn humans to stone.
Fisher sets the film in turn of the 20th century Germany as the townspeople of a small town cover up the fact that the gorgon walks among them.
The chief of these townspeople is Dr Namaroff played to perfection as always by Peter Cushing who is determined to keep the secret well hidden from prying eyes.
Chef among those prying eyes are Paul Heitz who falls in love with Cushings assistant played by Barbara Shelley and of course the great Christopher Lee as Prof Maister.
The film has plenty going for it most notably being the central performances and Fishers unfussy direction,and it should be stated is a director of real style and he should not be classed as just another horror film hack .
Its good to know that Fishers best work is now higly regarded and this film ranks among his best.
This review of The Gorgon (1964) was written by Stephen C on 06 Jun 2012.
The Gorgon has generally received mixed reviews.
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