Directed by James Whale • 1932 • United States
Starring Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton
Director James Whale (FRANKENSTEIN) turned J. B. Priestley’s novel “Benighted” into a nerve-jangling tale that became the template for all spooky-house chillers to come. Stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house and find themselves at the mercy of a highly eccentric and potentially dangerous family. This atmospheric thriller features an unforgettable Boris Karloff as the hulking, disfigured butler Morgan. Also starring in early-career roles are Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Raymond Massey, and Gloria Stuart.
Directed by Terrence Malick • 1973 • United States
Starring Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates
BADLANDS announced the arrival of a major talent: Terrence Malick. His impressionistic take on the notorious Charles Starkweather killing spree of the late 1950s uses a serial-killer narrative as...
Directed by William Wyler • 1958 • United States
Starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker
This bold, epic western from director William Wyler stars Gregory Peck as a ship’s captain who ventures west to marry his fiancée (Carroll Baker), only to discover that his new town is a hotbed of...
