tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post2018893968694755093..comments2024-03-18T12:12:43.571-07:00Comments on The Horn Section: Film Review: THE CRAWLING EYE a.k.a. THE TROLLENBERG TERROR (1958)Halhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09291930694234773688noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-52287878674296514942011-08-08T21:44:57.360-07:002011-08-08T21:44:57.360-07:00This was one of my favorite SCiFi theater pics as ...This was one of my favorite SCiFi theater pics as a kid~ I'd watch it everytime it was on. The parts when the headless corpses and zombie dude killer with the scar on his neck were on, were really eerie. And the mist freezing the cable gondola's uh, cable were tense and exciting. Tuck does a great job! Also Janet Munroe is dreamy! I had a mad crush-that's b4 I knew I was a "mo" mind you.<br /><br />If you haven't seen this one you should!highwaykneeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458606266831050852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-44586470900784906922011-08-02T18:27:13.597-07:002011-08-02T18:27:13.597-07:00"I'd say on a "drinks per minute&quo..."I'd say on a "drinks per minute" basis it's more than your typical DALLAS episode but less than an average BEWITCHED."<br /><br />Okay, everyone's mentioned that line but it bears repeating. Actually, this review is well-stuffed with quote-worthy lines.<br /><br />This is why I love blogathons. I get to discover fascinating new blogs I might never have stumbled across otherwise. It's like mining gold!Aubynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446079492480611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-2584021540546406322011-08-02T04:08:52.632-07:002011-08-02T04:08:52.632-07:00I've always thought the lousy title (how exact...I've always thought the lousy title (how exactly does an eye crawl, anyway?) does <b>Trollenberg Terror</b> a tremendous disservice because it's not really all that bad...no worse than other sci-fi films of the period. And of course--one can never go wrong if Forrest Tucker is in charge (I coincidentally caught Tuck in a Rawhide rerun this early morning, in which he plays a hunter stalking a lion).<br /><br />"I'd say on a 'drinks per minute' basis it's more than your typical DALLAS episode but less than an average BEWITCHED." I lose more keyboards that way.Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-71241246583609352132011-08-01T08:35:50.812-07:002011-08-01T08:35:50.812-07:00Loved your great, funny, beautifully written revie...Loved your great, funny, beautifully written review. Your point about alcohol consumption is well-observed; I'm always astonished when looking at 40s-50s films how much social drinking was taken for granted (your drinking-game suggestion should be included in the liner notes in all future DVD editions!). The film packs in a lot of horror tropes in its short running time, including headless bodies, fainting psychics, zombies, threatened children, and lots of tentacles. I like the part when they throw Molotov cocktails at the monster; you can keep score of the hits. Hope that Tucker's other 2 horror films you mentioned are soon out on DVD; they sound like they're worth a look.grandoldmovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773085288675763855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-20081584154835592672011-08-01T05:36:26.587-07:002011-08-01T05:36:26.587-07:00First, thanks everyone for reading and for the kin...First, thanks everyone for reading and for the kind words. Participating has been a blast and I've found a number of great blogs to add to my reading in the process. :)<br /><br />Yvette: ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN is also well worth watching for sci-fi fans. I haven't seen COSMIC MONSTERS in full yet (my DVR messed up) but what I saw was disappointing. Loved your review of I MARRIED A MONSTER BTW.<br /><br />Nathanael: Thanks again for the invite.<br /><br />The MST3K of CRAWLING EYE is currently available at Netflix Instant.Halhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291930694234773688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-7997693890384951742011-07-31T20:44:56.267-07:002011-07-31T20:44:56.267-07:00That Auntie Mame line cracked me up! Especially si...That Auntie Mame line cracked me up! Especially since that is the third time something about that movie has come up today. Creepy. <br /><br />I didn't know that about MST3K. Because of that, I can't believe I haven't seen this one yet. Great review!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587905976811500791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-807323858744867922011-07-31T19:45:03.067-07:002011-07-31T19:45:03.067-07:00Chris, I've seen the MST3K episode for this fi...Chris, I've seen the MST3K episode for this film...it wasn't very good...then again, it WAS their first episode.<br /><br />Anyway, Hal? Amazing job! You're writing has a great blend of information, snark, and humor! I'm thrilled that you picked my humble blogathon as your first.Nathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-67012610173342135292011-07-31T16:24:06.714-07:002011-07-31T16:24:06.714-07:00Great review! I haven't seen this before but I...Great review! I haven't seen this before but I have heard of it since it is featured as the first episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.RVChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10475379868308526845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-80778673554375507092011-07-31T15:15:51.352-07:002011-07-31T15:15:51.352-07:00I haven't seen this since I was a kid when it ...I haven't seen this since I was a kid when it was shown on NYC Ch. 11's Chiller Theater, but in CE/TT's defense, I was *very* psyched that monsters showed up at all. Sure, a bad effect in a zillion dollar flick should be called out, but CE/TT's budget never gives anything but a threadbare impression. As kids, we'd draw pictures of those Lovecraftian space monsters all over our notebooks again and again. They were great (and those noises they make? Yow!) <br />Great entry into the blogathon! Thanks,<br />--IvanIvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443946766217092846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-42728805801932533552011-07-31T14:56:08.226-07:002011-07-31T14:56:08.226-07:00This is a funny review. I like your line about the...This is a funny review. I like your line about the drinks per minute being more than Dallas but less than Bewitched.<br /><br />It's always a mild disappointment when a film can't get by any longer without showing the monster...and it's a big freaking eyeball or something equally ridiculous, but in a good movie it just makes the beginning where they use restraint and build tension that much more effective.Wednesday's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526727704699462233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-21488846724115004922011-07-31T11:51:50.125-07:002011-07-31T11:51:50.125-07:00I love The Crawling Eye, it's got such a weird...I love The Crawling Eye, it's got such a weird atmosphere - eerie and campy at the same time. Also, let's not forget this guy's outfit: http://i.imgur.com/FBCdF.pngJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707753270598518341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331979.post-29006910540075313712011-07-31T08:28:58.383-07:002011-07-31T08:28:58.383-07:00Wow, this sounds pretty spooky. (Except for the &#...Wow, this sounds pretty spooky. (Except for the 'cheesy' monster at the end.) Another film I've never seen. I'm beginning to think I missed out on lots while growing up in the fifties. Or maybe I was just a very discerning kid. Ha!<br /><br />I like Forest Tucker, especially in that TV western show with Larry Storch. Can't remember the title at the moment.<br /><br />But I don't think I've ever seen him as a 'leading man' in a sci-fi picture. Maybe this one will be the first.<br /><br />Great review, and very funny too. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.com