VHS : Terror & Trial (2pc)
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starring: Rick Dean (III), Wayne Grace, Jonathan Haze, Boris Karloff, Sandra Knightdirected by: Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Roger Corman, Monte Hellman, Jack Hill
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304425183
Format: Black & White, Color, EP, NTSC
ISBN: 630442518X
Label: Madacy Records
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Madacy Records
Release Date: June 02, 1998
Running Time: 81 minutes
Sales Rank: 101579
Studio: Madacy Records
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Back when Jack Nicholson was a Hollywood unknown appearing in Roger Corman quickies such as Crybaby Killer and Little Shop of Horrors, it wasn't unusual for Corman to make a movie in just a few days. That was the case with this nifty little thriller, which was filmed in just three days using the same sets that Corman had used in his Boris Karloff thriller The Raven, which Corman had finished ahead of schedule. In fact, the sets were being torn down almost as fast as Corman could film them, but that hasn't stopped this moody little gem from acquiring a modicum of cult status over the years. Karloff plays the alleged baron of an isolated castle on the Baltic coast, where a Napoleonic officer (played by Nicholson!) appears after becoming intrigued by the presence of a mysterious and beautiful woman. Karloff's baron has a dark history, of course, and creepy atmosphere makes up for the minimal plot, which makes The Terror a vintage treat for horror fans. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - almost unwatchable
All the "Corman-Poe" films for AIP (House Of Usher, Pit And Pendulum, The Raven, etc.) have been released in proper widescreen edition, with good image and sound, except for this one, who's numerous cheap (and not so cheap) DVD editions seem to be based on the same bad copy circulating in the public domain. This DVD is one of them, and is almost unwatchable.
I do not recommand to buy one of them, but rather to wait for a proper edition. I suppose there is a legal reason why The Terror is out ... Read More
Rating: - The Terror ? More Like The Boredom
The only reason I would recommend watching this is to see a much younger Jack Nicholson ,the rest is a boring story that will surely have you falling asleep in the first 15 minutes. Unfortunately I forced myself to stay wake and give the movie a chance.
The films begins in 1806 with the story of a lost French soldier (Nicholson) who has been separated from his group, he stumbles upon a strange young girl who seems sort of possessed, the soldier tries to ask her for directions, ... Read More
Rating: - Mixed Bag of Boris and Nicholson
Roger Corman, the king of schlock, finished "The Raven" ahead of schedule and decided to make another film on the same set. Corman and four other directors filmed "The Terror" in four days. The result is mixed and horror movie fans are divided as to whether this film is a cult classic or another schlock horror film of the early 1960's.
The story is relatively simple. Lt. Andre Duvalier (Jack Nicholson) has become separated from his unit. He encounters a beautiful and mysterious woman ... Read More
Rating: - Nice To See A Young Jack Nicholson, But That's About It
The Terror is a 1963 horror film (actually in color!) starring Boris Karloff and Jack Nicholson that hasn't really gained much recognition. And understandably so. Like Bela Lugosi, Karloff seemed to fall into numerous low budget B-movies after his initial fame of the Universal era reached its peak. This is one of those movies. For plot details, here's what the back of the DVD case reads:
"The Terror features two screen legends in a most unlikely pairing, alby directed by horrormeister Roger ... Read More
Rating:  - A cult horror classic with a fascinating history
There is a lot to talk about concerning 1963's The Terror, but the most fascinating thing of all is the fact that Roger Corman actually made a creepy, impressive film for once in his life. Of course, I can't help but think he had a little bit of help by a young associate producer named Francis Coppola. As for the film itself, it definitely deserves its cult horror film status. It features Boris Karloff, it maintains a wonderfully gloomy atmosphere throughout, boasts some pretty decent special effects, ... Read More
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