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Graveyard Series, Episode 2: Disciple of Death [1972]
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For Disciples of Delerium
Review date: 2008-10-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
This incredible low budget British horror really has to be seen to be disbelieved.
Set in the 18th century, it concerns two young lovers Ralph and Julia, living in a small Cornish village, who decide to seal their love with a blood pact. Unfortunately, Julia's blood ressurects The Stranger, played by director, actor,DJ and sculptor Mike Raven, who comes to the village on the pretence of being a returning Lord of the manor.
Then murders start to happen, and some women dissiapear,to be used by the Stranger as undead slaves in order to fulfill a centuries old satanic ritual. When the Stranger starts to exert his evil influence on Julia, Ralph and the village Parson(the always wonderful Ronald Lacey) visit a local Jewish Kabalist(!?) who lives out in the sticks, in order to learn how to defeat the evil ham in their midst. These scenes are hilarious, as Nicholas Amer plays the Kabalist like Widow Twanky on acid.
Meanwhile The Stranger sends an evil dwarf to stop our heroes from returning, and in scenes reminiscent of The Singing Ringing Tree, the Parson and Ralph do battle with the dwarf, who sends fireballs and tidal waves at them.
Will they return to save Julia? Will the plot start to make any sense? Do you actually care?
In fact, I'm being very unfair as the film was made on a shoestring budget, and the cast give their all. It starts slowly but picks up pace considerably with the arrival of The Stranger. Mike Raven overacts shamelessly, but I think its entirely intentional on his part. The segments of the film involving the Kabalist and the dwarf battle are inspired lunacy, and lovers of good 'bad' films should love this little gem.
I've given this film an alternative title, Invasion Of The Killer Eyebrows, given the fine pairs of bushy wonders sported by Lacey and George Belbin. 5 out of 5 for sheer entertainment value
This film is presented by Morella, our hostess with the mostest, whose breasts take on a life of their own. An episode of Bela Lugosi cheapie serial The Phantom Creeps is also included on the disc.
For more Raven check out Crucible of Terror
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Stephen Bradley
Louise Jameson
Mike Raven
Ronald Lacey
George Belbin
Creators:
George Belbin (Primary Contributor)
Stephen Bradley (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Retromedia
Manufacturer: Retromedia
EAN: 0802993200197
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, DVD-Video, PAL,
Release date: 2006-02-28
Universal product code (UPC): 802993200197
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Running time: 90 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1972
Language: English (Original Language)