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THE INCREDIBLE PETRIFIED WORLD (1959, Anamorphic Widescreen) John Carradine, Robert Clarke, Phyllis Coates, Sheila Carol, Allen Windsor, George Skaff. No classic, but this is probably director Jerry Warren's best film. The survivors of a wrecked diving bell face perils in a strange, underground world guarded by a gnarly-looking caveman. The big climax has some good moments of subterranean terror. The caveman really is kind of creepy. Watch for the scene where he comes lusting for Phyllis Coates. Great cast for such a low-budget cheapie. From a beautiful 35mm print. Followed by a wonderful old-time intermission reel loaded with all kinds of wonderfully nostalgic snack bar ads.
TEENAGE ZOMBIES (1959, Anamorphic Widescreen) Don Sullivan, Katherine Victor, Steve Conte, Paul Pepper. Thrill-seeking teenagers take a boat ride out to a strange island. To their horror, they’re captured by a lady mad doctor who uses nerve gas to turn a people into mindless zombie slaves. There’s also a killer gorilla, as well as big monstrous brute who's somewhat remniscent of Morpho in The Awful Dr. Orlof. A lovable Z-film that features some of the worst acting ever by juvenile actors. A Jerry Warren Z-classic. From an excellent 35mm print.
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