tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post2337250215185131270..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Mario Bava's Planet of the Vampires (1965)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-17169170316031633762012-06-13T05:18:27.535-07:002012-06-13T05:18:27.535-07:00Totally agree with you, those scenes when they are...Totally agree with you, those scenes when they are entering the alien ship are so similar, even the giant alien skeleton they find is a precursor to the space jockey we see in alien...so even in design, Bava's Planet of the Vampires influenced Scott's film. <br /><br />As for Shaun's thoughts on Alien, different strokes for different folks as they say, we all have our opinions and sometimes they collide, like in this case, but hey, diversity makes the world more interesting. <br /><br />But if you ask me, Scott's Alien is a masterpiece of horror, my recent review will let you know exactly how I feel about it. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-47868709228785596022012-06-12T12:08:49.483-07:002012-06-12T12:08:49.483-07:00I think it's worth mentioning how the Argos ha...I think it's worth mentioning how the Argos has the same horseshoe shape as the derelict ship from <i>Alien.</i> It even has the same organic-looking doughnut-shaped portal, and the same circular feature in the centre of the curve of the U. Seems like it couldn't be a coincidence. BUT, you do have to see <i>IT! The Terror from Beyond Space.</i> <i>Alien</i> is practically a remake! <br /><br />I think Shaun may be trying to get your goat with calling Scott's film tawdry and crappy, though. That's just silly.Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852205903576477045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-81610174593012340052011-03-13T14:54:07.632-07:002011-03-13T14:54:07.632-07:00I guess we disagree on Ridley Scott's ALIEN, t...I guess we disagree on Ridley Scott's ALIEN, to me thats a masterpiece of horror/sci-fi. Awesome production values, great special effects, lots of suspense and tension, and to me the creature looks its most frightening on that picture. <br /><br />But yeah, Planet of the Vampires was a huge influence on it, the comparisons between both films are too obvious to pass up!<br /><br />I need to see It! The Terror from Beyond Space. Thanks for commenting Shaun!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-85280496280142888432011-03-12T14:52:32.170-08:002011-03-12T14:52:32.170-08:00This is far superior to ALIEN, a film that also ow...This is far superior to ALIEN, a film that also owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to IT! THE TERROR FROM BEYOND SPACE. I think you can overdo the comparisons though. It is damaging to the reputation of PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES to be mentioned in the same breath as Ridley Scott's tawdry and crappy little film.Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-27872543033737940312011-03-05T21:26:01.209-08:002011-03-05T21:26:01.209-08:00Oh yeah, I love You Tube, just not for watching mo...Oh yeah, I love You Tube, just not for watching movies. A lot is lost in terms of quality in both image and sound. But I guess when you absolutely cannot find a copy of the film, its the last option in my book. And I mean the last, I prefer searching and buying a dvd then watching it on You Tube, its just not the way to watch a film. <br /><br />But I do see the value in You Tube, its freaking awesome for so many things.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-44925644241865126982011-03-05T12:41:05.748-08:002011-03-05T12:41:05.748-08:00Francisco, dont be too keen to trash YouTube, it i...Francisco, dont be too keen to trash YouTube, it is the future, DVD is the past.jervaise brooke hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-75551846534911204862011-03-02T08:44:49.920-08:002011-03-02T08:44:49.920-08:00@The Sci-Fi Fanatic: If there is one thing this mo...@The Sci-Fi Fanatic: If there is one thing this movie does right, its the constant atmosphere and feeling of dread, Im sure you would appreciate it a lot Sci-Fi Fanatic! Its classy 60's sci-fi the way only Mario Bava could do it.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-2194376961720441672011-03-02T07:56:04.250-08:002011-03-02T07:56:04.250-08:00I love "Planet of the Vampires" primaril...I love "Planet of the Vampires" primarily because it isn`t British, sadly i cant say the same about that "Alien" fiasco.jervaise brooke hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-6317021935211511232011-03-02T06:26:19.516-08:002011-03-02T06:26:19.516-08:00A fascinating juxtaposition and comparison to Alie...A fascinating juxtaposition and comparison to Alien Francisco.<br /><br />I've not seen the film. But your images are very interesting indeed.<br /><br />The film looks appealing to me for its mood and atmosphere to be sure.<br /><br />Thank you.<br />SFFSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-1612484562721355092011-03-02T04:18:27.239-08:002011-03-02T04:18:27.239-08:00Jervaise is probably right, but watching a movie o...Jervaise is probably right, but watching a movie on You Tube is no way to watch a movie, you can buy the dvd through various websites, including Amazon (where I bought it from) for under ten bucks. The dvd I believe is out of print, its probably the reason why netflix doesnt have it available for rent. <br /><br />It's worth it if you like Bava's style of filmmaking and 60's sci fi movies.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-82840573655758214342011-03-01T18:40:08.626-08:002011-03-01T18:40:08.626-08:00The entire movie is available on YouTube.The entire movie is available on YouTube.jervaise brooke hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-64213761824751171222011-03-01T13:31:59.380-08:002011-03-01T13:31:59.380-08:00Where can I watch this?Where can I watch this?Movies on my Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728634451204645148noreply@blogger.com