The Man Who Laughs: A Haunting Masterpiece of Cinema
"The Man Who Laughs," a silent film released in 1928, stands as a haunting and visually captivating masterpiece of early cinema. Directed by German expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni and based on Victor Hugo's novel of the same name, the movie tells a tale of tragedy, love, and the indomitable human spirit. With its remarkable cinematography, striking performances, and timeless themes, "The Man Who Laughs" has left an indelible mark on the history of cinema. Watch the movie here. Watch the video review on the original 1928 movie and 2012 remake here. The Story: Set in 17th-century England, the film
Spooktacular Family Fun with Frankenweenie: The Perfect Family-Friendly Scary Movie!
Frankenweenie is a 2012 American 3D stop-motion-animated fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. It is a remake of Burton's 1984 short film of the same name and is a parody of and a homage to the 1931 film Frankenstein based on Mary Shelley’s book of the same name. https://youtu.be/rVjEeg2a3cM The original 1984 Frankenweenie The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands); Catherine O'Hara (Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas); Martin Short (Mars Attacks!); and Martin Landau (Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow). Frankenweenie is in black and white. It is also the fourth stop-motion film produced by Burton and the first of those four that is not a musical. The film