Review of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) by Christine C — 07 Apr 2008

Those watching this movie for the first time may believe it as stagy and theatrical. This is a product of the 30s and hence the visual effects are much to be desired. However, if you see the merits in vintage cinematography, the beauty in black and white imagery, with deep blacks and graytones, the historic relevance to film making then you may see this film's intrinsic worth.

I grew up watching Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce series. My sister and I use to bring our matresses infront of the t.v and fall asleep watching the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I think what drew me to the series was perhaps they envoked an idealised time and place, which is perhaps reasons to why I love scifi and fantasy.

This film is set in Victorian time period in spooky, foggy, deep shadows of the craggy rocks of the moor of Baskerville Hall. A Sir Charles Baskerville dies mysteriously outside Baskerville Hall and is it believed that the supernatural canine has struck continuing the century-old family curse on Baskerville hall.

It's up to Sherlock Holmes ,aided by Dr Watson, to investigate these mysterious deaths apparently caused by phantom killer cannine.Definately suited to those who love mystery, suspense and the classics.