Silence Can Be Terrifying!
Welcome back Nerds, did everyone survive their first week on this 'Journey Through Horror'? What did you think of the first selections. These films were the original pioneers of the Horror Movie genre and from the very beginning were masterfully using special effects and lighting to get audiences in the mood.
The Haunted Castle:

Frankenstein
The very first version to ever be made of the Mary Shelley classic tale. This movie was another outstanding film showcasing some remarkable special effects. The two scenes that are most notable are the creation of the monster scene and the final scene with the mirror. In the monster creation scene we are shown Frankenstein's monster come together in a manner that can best be described as "reverse melting". I say that because it seems like they lit a corpse of fire, filmed it burning up, and then played it in reverse for the film. However they accomplished this effect it is a great unique take on the monster being created. The second moment, the mirror in the end of the movie, was either one of the most amazingly choreographed scenes ever or some of awesome camera trick. Don't believe me, watch it again and tell me how you think they accomplished it
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

What did you think of our movies this week? Where you surprised by them or are you just waiting until we get to the blood and guts of the more modern films?
This Week's Homework
The week we are staying in the 1920's with two full length films that are some of the most influential films of the silent film era. The first movie Nosferatu is the first time a vampire is ever seen in a movie. Loosely based off of Bram Stoker's Dracula. This movie set the stage for future Vampire movies to come. The second movie, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is one of the original mind trip movies and needs to be seen to truly be understood. Both movies are important not just to our Journey Through Horror, but to all of cinema!
Nosferatu
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
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