Quicksand

Hello guys, it time for our first Mystery Movie. Coming to us off the Mystery Classics 50 Movie Pack, is Quicksand, a 50's film noir. With big names like Mickey Rooney and Peter Lorre, this film has to be good. Alright guys I'll get back with you once the movie is over.

IMDb: Quicksand (1950)

Review:

After finishing Quicksand, I find myself stumped. Was the movie confusing? No. Was the story hard to follow? No. The sad thing is, I'm confused how any person could be as stupid as the lead character. He quite possibly has the worst decision making skills ever. I'll discuss it further on down. One of the major things I noticed, this isn't a mystery film. It's a drama with a little action. However, to me, it seems like more of a comedy. I laughed my way through most of this film.

Pros:

Acting: Mickey Rooney and Peter Lorre were absolutely excellent. Peter Lorre especially, he played the owner of an arcade. I pretty much got excited for every scene with him in it. Mickey Rooney plays the main character, a role which he plays rather well.

Vera: Vera started this whole story. Quick Recap: Dan wants to go out with Vera, however he has no money. So he "borrows" $20 from the cash register at work. unable to repay the twenty dollars, he buys a watch on a payment plan and then pawns it. Then in order to pay back the Jewelry Store he holds up a guy, etc, etc, etc, etc. However, Vera get's whats coming to her in the end. She thought she would get away scot-free, luckily she was wrong.

Cons:

Decision Making: I recapped a bit of the story earlier, however, I could never recap the stupidity of the main character. At every single turn, he dug himself in deeper. He could of lost his job, then he starts committing grand theft auto. All to cover up taking 20 dollars. This all culminates in murder. In the end, by proxy, he murders over $20. This decision making is absolutely atrocious, and I don't see how anyone could be this stupid.

FINAL SCORE:

6/10

I know this may seem a little nice, given the new asshole I tore it one paragraph up. However, like I said earlier, this seems more like comedy film. I'm judging it as such. Entertainment wise this is a 6. However, if you're looking for a clever mystery, this is not a film for you. Check out M, also starring Peter Lorre, and much better.

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Bloody Pit of Horror

 Ok, I'm officially completely excited, I've been wanting to watch this movie for awhile now just never got around to it. This film is on the Pure Terror 50 Movie Pack. However, I also own a budget bin 3 dollar copy as well. This film features Mickey Hargitay, a bodybuilder who did his turn as Hercules on the peplum film circuit (Also, as a side note, he was married to Jayne Mansfield. Their daughter is like the best Law and Order detective ever). So I'm pretty excited to see this one, I've seen the trailer several times on different things. I'll get back to you guys later tonight with a review.

 IMDb: Bloody Pit of Horror 

 Review: Sorry it's so late in the day guys, finally got around to watching The Bloody Pit of Horror. I found that I really enjoyed this movie. However, I had to look back on the movie for about 45 minutes, to really come up with the reasons why. Theirs something about cheese like this that I absolutely love. It's one of the best if not the best periods in Horror films.

 This film is about a cheery fellow named "The Crimson Executioner" who executed people for not being perfect. When a group of models (instant cheese), a writer, his publisher, and a few others arrive at a castle for Photo shoots all hell breaks loose. They meet the owner of the castle, who quickly becomes possessed by the spirit of the Executioner.  There's lots of death and torture. However, there's very little blood or gore.

Pros:

 Set Design: If a movie wants to win me over fast, good and believable set design is the way to do it. I'm a sucker for a realistic looking movie. I'd rather see a movie with three or four realistic sets, rather than a film with a 150 different sets that all look lackluster. I found the castle had a tinge of 60s to it. However the basement and dungeon all looked really good.

 Swanky Soundtrack: Just from the music I can tell this movie was made in the 60s. You get some bass, a little guitar and some drums. That's the soundtrack. Which I love, keeps it simple while making it more fun. Rather than playing creepy organ and piano tracks, they went with something more light-hearted and interesting.

 Spider: There's not much to say. Just.... yeah. Like I said, I love cheese, and this spider is just total cheese.

The real question: "Am I a Spider, or a Crab?"

Cons:

 Explanation: This is a quick way to make me mad. At the end of a movie, they feel the need to have the main character narrate the whole story in a quick recap. If you want to see what I mean, look in the video below. Just jump straight to about 1:20:45. Or watch the whole movie ;).

 FINAL SCORE:

8/10

 Like I said earlier, I had a hard time with this one. Do I let my personal opinion sway my vote, or do I give the movie what everybody else thinks it deserves. I, in the end, decided, as the reviewer, that my opinion mattered more than what somebody else thinks about the movie. I personally think it's an amazing horror flick I will watch again.

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