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Originally Posted by Tommy Jarvis
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 1936 ★★★
Most people (including myself) mostly know this film in te version Tim Burton made. So it was a pleasant surprise to see this 30s version pop up. And on Netflix of all places.
This movie has all the charm that a vintage horror can bring to table. Sweeney Todd convincingly portrayed as a psychopath, with his barbershop chair trap looking pretty spectacular, especially at first sight. The English spoken in that era, aka the type that Americans often parody when they think of jolly ol' England.
The story manages to keep a solid pace and never really lags all that much. Maybe not mindboggling, but a fun watch for those who are starting to explore vintage horror.
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I have to check this out, especially with Tod Slaughter in the role.
Speaking of Tod....
FACE AT THE WINDOW (1939). A series of "wolf man " murders are taking place around Paris which always involve a hideous face at the window. A Bank Clerk is accused of one of the murders and takes intricate steps to clear his name, while a possible investor for the Bank seems to make his mission to frame the clerk for the crimes.
This British film has that threadbare look and uneven acting that was evident during the time. The main interest here is Tod Slaughter who is delightfully hammy, wicked and possessing one of the most evil laughs You'll ever hear
! You'll probably guess the wrap up, FATW is worth seeing because of Slaughter's performance. SINISTER CINEMA once said that "...No one ever had as much fun being bad as Tod" and it certainly has an element of truth. **1/2