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Originally Posted by Sculpt
The Killing (1956)
8/10
A group of middle-aged men plan to rob a racetrack. Directed by Stanly Kubrick. Sort of a film noir, though it's a heist film. Mostly centers around Elisha Cook Jr and his wife who's just with him for the off chance he can give her some money.
Nicely shot, good pace and acting, intriguing dialogue and entertaining.
Quentin Tarantino quoted that this film inspired Reservoir Dogs. I could see that.
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THE KILLING is a great film. Amazed how quickly it moves , considering it's a Kubrick film and Marie Windsor is so duplicitous.
NIGHT CREATURES (1962). Early Autumn just seems to be the best time to view Hammer films and while NC doesn't seem to be as well known (or thought of) as the Gothics, still found it very enjoyable. Story of a village being investigated by King's Soldiers on suspicion of smuggling aided by Marsh Phantoms, moves well and quite rousing in parts. Another engaging performance by
Michael Ripper, Oliver Reed and Yvonne Romain
(both in CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF) are appealing and lastly, Peter Cushing
. He was always good in everything and He dominates every scene He's in here. ***