Review by Roger Carpenter
At first glance, Horror Express wouldn’t seem to be the type of film a company such as Arrow Video USA would release. Sure, it’s a European horror film and sure, it’s a bit of a cult film as well. But the film has had so many budget VHS, DVD, and Blu releases one can’t help but wonder why Arrow would give it any special treatment.
Until you see the film itself.
Horror Express, directed by Spanish journeyman director Eugenio Martin, has two things going for it that many films of this ilk don’t: it’s a well-made, rip-roaring adventure yarn and it’s also much more than a low budget horror offering.
Though the film was made on a very low budget, Director Martin had already had enough experience with low budgets to know how to produce a quality film with few resources.
At first glance, Horror Express wouldn’t seem to be the type of film a company such as Arrow Video USA would release. Sure, it’s a European horror film and sure, it’s a bit of a cult film as well. But the film has had so many budget VHS, DVD, and Blu releases one can’t help but wonder why Arrow would give it any special treatment.
Until you see the film itself.
Horror Express, directed by Spanish journeyman director Eugenio Martin, has two things going for it that many films of this ilk don’t: it’s a well-made, rip-roaring adventure yarn and it’s also much more than a low budget horror offering.
Though the film was made on a very low budget, Director Martin had already had enough experience with low budgets to know how to produce a quality film with few resources.
- 3/12/2019
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It’s a spooky, snowy train ride across thousands of miles of Siberian rails — trapped on board with a victim-possessing creature from outer space, with eyes that kill! Actually, ‘Pánico en el transiberiano’ is a fine show for Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, a Spanish-made chiller with a smart script and some effective shocks.
Horror Express
Blu-ray
Arrow Video
1972 / Color / 1:78 widescreen / 90 min. / Street Date February 12, 2019 / Available from Arrow Video
Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas, Alberto de Mendoza, Silvia Tortosa, Julio Peña, Ángel del Pozo, Helga Liné.
Cinematography: Alejandro Ulloa
Original Music: John Cacavas
Written by Arnaud d’Usseau, Julian Zimet
Produced by Bernard Gordon
Directed by Eugenio Martín
Dedicated horror fans look to the past to uncover forgotten chillers, or just to complete their lists of rare items unseen. For instance, although no release date has been given, we’re told that Kino Lorber will be giving...
Horror Express
Blu-ray
Arrow Video
1972 / Color / 1:78 widescreen / 90 min. / Street Date February 12, 2019 / Available from Arrow Video
Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas, Alberto de Mendoza, Silvia Tortosa, Julio Peña, Ángel del Pozo, Helga Liné.
Cinematography: Alejandro Ulloa
Original Music: John Cacavas
Written by Arnaud d’Usseau, Julian Zimet
Produced by Bernard Gordon
Directed by Eugenio Martín
Dedicated horror fans look to the past to uncover forgotten chillers, or just to complete their lists of rare items unseen. For instance, although no release date has been given, we’re told that Kino Lorber will be giving...
- 2/9/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
In honor of the recent Blu-ray/DVD release of the 1972 classic Horror Express by Mpi/Severin Films, Trembles tackles the tale in this week's Motion Picture Purgatory.
Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing star as rival turn-of-the-century anthropologists transporting a frozen "missing link" aboard the Trans-Siberian Express. But when the prehistoric creature thaws and escapes, it unleashes a brain-scarfing spree that turns its victims into the eye-bleeding undead. Can the crafty colleagues stop this two-million-year-old monster, hordes of zombie passengers, and a psychotic Cossack officer (Telly Savalas) before terror goes off the rails? Silvia Tortosa (When the Screaming Stops) co-stars in this all-time fright favorite from director Eugenio Martín and the blacklisted Hollywood screenwriters of Psychomania.
The eyes are the window of the soullessness!
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Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing star as rival turn-of-the-century anthropologists transporting a frozen "missing link" aboard the Trans-Siberian Express. But when the prehistoric creature thaws and escapes, it unleashes a brain-scarfing spree that turns its victims into the eye-bleeding undead. Can the crafty colleagues stop this two-million-year-old monster, hordes of zombie passengers, and a psychotic Cossack officer (Telly Savalas) before terror goes off the rails? Silvia Tortosa (When the Screaming Stops) co-stars in this all-time fright favorite from director Eugenio Martín and the blacklisted Hollywood screenwriters of Psychomania.
The eyes are the window of the soullessness!
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Scarf some brains in the comments section below!
- 5/31/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
With the classic film Horror Express getting set to make its glorious Blu-ray debut, we thought it only fitting that we take the time to give away a couple of copies. We're cool like that!
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
From the Press Release
Severin Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray debut of 70s terror classic Horror Express starring genre titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing with an unforgettable supporting turn from Telly ‘Kojak’ Savalas. Loved by fans and critics alike, with Dread Central declaring it “One of our Absolute Favorites”, this gory masterpiece has been transferred in hi-definition from the original camera negative and is packed with exclusive new special features as well as the first in-depth interview with Cushing ever to emerge on disc, unearthed from a British archive.
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
From the Press Release
Severin Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray debut of 70s terror classic Horror Express starring genre titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing with an unforgettable supporting turn from Telly ‘Kojak’ Savalas. Loved by fans and critics alike, with Dread Central declaring it “One of our Absolute Favorites”, this gory masterpiece has been transferred in hi-definition from the original camera negative and is packed with exclusive new special features as well as the first in-depth interview with Cushing ever to emerge on disc, unearthed from a British archive.
- 11/15/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The love we have here at Dread Central for the classic film Horror Express goes beyond words, and to say that we're excited about the film's Blu-ray debut is nothing short of a complete and total understatement. So it's with great pleasure that we give you a look at what's to come!
From the Press Release
Severin Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray debut of 70s terror classic Horror Express starring genre titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing with an unforgettable supporting turn from Telly ‘Kojak’ Savalas. Loved by fans and critics alike, with Dread Central declaring it “One of our Absolute Favorites”, this gory masterpiece has been transferred in hi-definition from the original camera negative and is packed with exclusive new special features as well as the first in-depth interview with Cushing ever to emerge on disc, unearthed from a British archive. The film will be released as...
From the Press Release
Severin Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray debut of 70s terror classic Horror Express starring genre titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing with an unforgettable supporting turn from Telly ‘Kojak’ Savalas. Loved by fans and critics alike, with Dread Central declaring it “One of our Absolute Favorites”, this gory masterpiece has been transferred in hi-definition from the original camera negative and is packed with exclusive new special features as well as the first in-depth interview with Cushing ever to emerge on disc, unearthed from a British archive. The film will be released as...
- 10/31/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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