Tonight On Svengoolie The Invisible Woman

 

The Invisible Woman

1940 | NR | 1 Hr 12 Min | Comedy | Universal

Director: 

A. Edward Sutherland

Writers: 

Curt Siodmak

Joe May 

Stars: 

Virginia Bruce

John Barrymore

John Howard

Synopsis:

The eccentric Professor Gibbs puts an ad in the newspaper: "WANTED: A human being willing to become invisible. No remuneration. Box P19." But Gibbs is no crackpot. He really did invent the invisibility machine, and he really does need his first human guinea pig. He's rather surprised when the K. Carroll who answers his ad turns out to be a woman: Kitty Carroll, a dress model with an oppressive boss. And that boss is the real reason she wants to be invisible. The beleaguered model wants to revenge herself on him and thus win one for the working girl. Meanwhile, the loony scientist's patron, the wealthy playboy Richard Russell, learns he has just squandered every penny of the family fortune on girls who sue. His long suffering manservant keeps threatening to resign. But if that invisibility machine works, Richard will have it made - again. Unfortunately, the machine has attracted the interest of some thugs whose boss is stuck in Mexico unable to cross the border. Invisibility is just what he needs to get past the checkpoint.

The Invisible Woman awaits you on Me-TV tonight at 8pm eastern/pacific, 7 pm central, or, if unsure of station and time in your area, please check your local listings or at www.metv.com . MeTV would love for you to live-Tweet along with the scores of Sven fans on Twitter during the show, using the hashtag #svengoolie at the end of all your posts! Chicago viewers can enjoy a second look at Return of the Vampire at 11 am on our main local channel, CW26. But who has time for that this morning It is all about...

Hail to Purple Hail To White Hail to the Northwestern!!! Go Cats, kick some Buckeye butt today.

Hammer Time Tonight On Svengoolie

 

The Revenge of Frankenstein

1958 | NR | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Horror | Hammer

Director: Terence Fisher

Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Hurford Janes 

Stars: Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Eunice Gayson

Baron Victor Frankenstein is sentenced to the guillotine but he succeeds to escape facilitated by the hunchback Karl Immelmann to Carlsbruck in Germany adopting the alias Doctor Victor Stein. Three years later, he is a successful physician in a poor hospital. Doctor Hans Kleve recognizes Frankenstein and blackmails him to be his assistant. Dr. Stein shows a perfect body and tells Dr. Kleve that Karl will donate his brain to a healthy body. They successfully transplant Karl's brain to the new body and Dr. Stein hides Karl in the attic. However, a snoopy janitor witnesses the transportation to the room and tells the nurse Margaret Conrad that the doctors have hidden a patient in the attic. Meanwhile, Dr. Kleve comments with Karl that he will become a medical sensation and Karl is afraid of the situation. When Margaret finds Karl in the attic, he convinces her to release the straps that hold him to the bed. Karl runs to Dr. Stein's laboratory but he is attacked by a man that believes that he is a burglar. When Dr. Stein and Dr. Kleve arrive in the laboratory, Karl has already gone leaving two deaths on his path. What will happen to Karl and to Dr. Frankenstein?

The Revenge of Frankenstein airs tonight on MeTV at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time. If you aren’t sure where to find Sven, or at what time in your area, please check your local listings or at www.metv.com  Once again last week, Svengoolie was among the top trending topics on Twitter- and tonight, you can join the many viewers live-Tweeting during the show while it airs- makes sure you use the hashtag #svengoolie.

Bud, Lou, And a Goolie too, tonight on Svengoolie

 

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

1948 | G | 1 Hour 23 Minutes | Horror Comedy | Universal

Directors: 

Charles Barton (as Charles T. Barton)

Writers:

Robert Lees (original screenplay)

Frederic I. Rinaldo (original screenplay)

Stars: 

Bud Abbott

Lou Costello

Lon Chaney Jr.

Synopsis:

The world of freight handlers Wilbur Grey and Chick Young is turned upside down when the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula arrive from Europe to be used in a house of horrors. Dracula awakens and escapes with the weakened monster, who he plans to re-energize with a new brain. Larry Talbot (the Wolfman) arrives from London in an attempt to thwart Dracula. Dracula's reluctant aide is the beautiful Dr. Sandra Mornay. Her reluctance is dispatched by Dracula's bite. Dracula and Sandra abduct Wilbur for his brain and recharge the monster in preparation for the operation. Chick and Talbot attempt to find and free Wilbur, but when the full moon rises all hell breaks loose with the Wolfman, Dracula, and Frankenstein all running rampant.

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This classic Universal picture revived not only the careers of Bud and Lou but also the studio's near-dormant monster roster. The film’s success resulted in a few more films with the boys meeting other Universal horrors. Watch along with us, as we give you some background on the production, introduce key cast members- and add in some Sven fun!

"Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" runs tonight on MeTV at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central- and, if you're unsure of the channel or time of the broadcast where you are, please consult your local listings or www.metv.com . Remember to join the many Tweeters who live-Tweet during the show ( no matter what time zone you view us in) on Twitter- using the hashtag #svengoolie. In Chicago, viewers get a second helping of the stop-motion Ray Harryhausen magic that is the "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" at 11 am on our main local channel, CW26.

You'll see it tear a city apart tonight on Svengoolie

 

The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms

1953 | G | 1 Hour 20 Minutes | Horror | Warner Brothers

Director: 

Eugène Lourié

Writers: 

Lou Morheim

Fred Freiberger 

Stars: 

Paul Hubschmid

Paula Raymond

Cecil Kellaway

Synopsis:

As a result of an arctic nuclear test, a carnivorous dinosaur thaws out and starts making its way down the east coast of North America. Professor Tom Nesbitt, the only witness to the beast's existence, is not believed, even when he identifies it as a "rhedosaurus" to paleontologist Thurgood Elson. All doubts disappear, however, when Elson is swallowed whole during an oceanic bathysphere excursion to search for the creature. Soon thereafter the rhedosaurus emerges from the sea and lays waste to Manhattan Island until Nesbitt comes up with a plan to try to stop the seemingly indestructible beast.

“Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” surfaces tonight on MeTV at 8pm eastern/pacific, 7 pm central- if you don’t know the time and channel in your area, please check your local listings or at www.metv.com. MeTV invites you to join the many viewers who live-Tweet during the show on Twitter, using the hashtag #svengoolie - make SURE you add that hashtag to your posts! Chicago area viewers get an encore of the 1950s classic “Them!”- at 11 am this morning on our main local station, CW 26.

Greater Than "The Unholy Three" Tonight on Svengoolie

 

The Devil Doll

1936 | NR | 1 Hour 18 Minutes | Horror | MGM

Director: 

Tod Browning (uncredited)

Writers: 

Garrett Fort and Guy Endore 

Stars: 

Lionel Barrymore

Maureen O'Sullivan

Frank Lawton

Synopsis:

Paul Lavond was a respected banker in Paris when he was framed for robbery and murder by crooked associates and sent to prison. Years later, he escapes with a friend, a scientist who was working on a method to reduce humans to a height of mere inches (all for the good of humanity, of course). Lavond however is consumed with hatred for the men who betrayed him and takes the scientist's methods back to Paris to exact painful revenge.

Catch The Devil Dolls on Me-TV tonight at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 pm central, and, if you are unsure of what time or station Sven runs on in your area, check your local listings, or at www.metv.com. Don't forget, MeTV invites you to live-Tweet along during the show on Twitter- use the hashtag #svengoolie. Chicago area viewers can experience Tranula this morning at 11 am on our main local station, CW26.

Svengoolie is a regular post here at the Man Cave. Every Saturday I post what our host has in store for us. With that being said if your new to the blog or just passing through for the Halloween Hootnay make sure to check out some of my post from earlier in the week. You just might find something you enjoy. If your one of the many that stop by every week makes sure to take a peek into the Halloween blogging neighborhoods for more sweet treats. The Countdown To Halloween 

Tonight on Svengoolie The British Tale From 1966 "Island Of Terror"

 

Island of Terror
1966 | NR | 1 Hour 29 Minutes | Horror | Planet Films

Director: 

Terence Fisher

Writer: 

Edward Mann 

Stars: 

Peter Cushing

Edward Judd

Carole Gray

Synopsis:

At a cancer research lab off the coast of Ireland, a group of scientists dies under mysterious circumstances. Before anyone notices their demise, the human and bovine inhabitants of the island's lone, tiny village begin to turn up dead -- with their bodies the consistency of tapioca pudding. Renowned bone doctors Brian Stanley (Peter Cushing) and David West (Edward Judd) are dispatched from the mainland to solve this medical mystery. West's rich-girl paramour, Toni Merrill (Carole Gray), bribes her way into the expedition by providing air transport. When daddy needs his plane back, the group becomes trapped on the isolated island just as the true extent of the science-run-amok menace becomes apparent. One of three films Hammer horror vet Terence Fisher lensed for small British outfit Planet Studios, Island of Terror was followed by Island of the Burning Doomed.

Ok, Ok Sven kicking off the Haunt season with something new, I like it. This 1966 British Horror was brought over to the states via Universal Pictures. At that time it was doubled billed with The Projected Man. Shot in rural England using naturalistic colors. It provides one of the last significant examples of a horror film plot, common in the 1950s, in which a horrific threat introduced by a scientist is resolved by others using scientific measures.

This fun little ditty is right up my alley, yours? Let me know in the comments have you seen this one before? Will you be tunning into Svengoolie? Don't forget you can tweet along using #Svengoolie in the meantime check the local listings in your area or at www.metv.com. 

2020 Has Been the Year of the Doc! What I watched in September 2020.

 Oh, September when its time to fire up the VCR and watch some of those old Halloween specials to get the spooky juices flowing. Sure I watched a few in preparation for the upcoming count down to Halloween but a few were just for pure enjoyment. As soon as that crisp air starts to flow my mind started drifting towards Halloween. But holy black cats what a year so far watching Documentary's this month I watched 4!  

 Mon, 28 Sep 2020  Witches in Stitches 1997 (Tubi TV)

Ready for a hilarious adventure? Hop aboard a broomstick for this tale of two dim-witted witches who accidentally turn their sister into a jack-o-lantern on Halloween...and that's just the beginning of the story. Join the silly sisters as they turn a typical suburban town topsy-turvy with their inept attempts to rescue their sister-turned-pumpkin on Halloween night. Watch them fly around town, go trick-or-treating for the first time, and pop in on a children's Halloween party. These "Witches in Stitches" will delight children with their entertaining tactics and humorous happenings. This is one Halloween story that can be enjoyed all year long!

Watch for my review during the Halloween Countdown.

Watched on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Larry The Cable Guy: Remain Seated (Amazon Prime)

Larry the Cable Guy is back to Git R Done. Remain Seated, his latest solo special will show you why this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and Billboard award winner is at the top of his game. Coming to you straight from the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL to your seat at home! 

Was looking for something lite and airy to watch the other day and this popped up on Amazon Prime. Once I read it was filmed in Joliet (not too far from me) I thought hey why not. Boy, I'm glad I did this one is a hoot. Never was much of a Larry the Cable Guy fan but he had me rolling, as well as the wife and she never laughs.

Watched on Friday, September 25, 2020. The Social Dilemma 2020 (Netflix)

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. This was way scarier to watch than most horror movies. IF you or a loved one is addicted to social media this just might be a wake-up call for you. I still steer away from Facebook about man Twitter and Pinterest falls on this list as well. I would not doubt that High Schools show this in history classes.

Watched on Friday, September 25, 2020. In Search of Darkness: A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror  (Shudder)

An exploration of ’80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers, and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema. This one took me days to watch as it clocks in at a whopping 4 hours long! I feel it skipped some pretty important movies and for a horror junky like myself, I did not see anything new for me. Yet it is a nice look back at the goopy horror of the 80s. 

Watched on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Notre-Dame: Race Against the Inferno (Disney+)

On 15th April 2019, during Holy Monday Mass, the world’s most famous cathedral caught fire. Notre-Dame de Paris was ablaze in minutes, as an epic battle unfolded for heroic French firefighters. Under the gaze of the world’s media, they fought the inferno for more than 15 hours. Exclusive footage and interviews bring vividly to life the moment-by-moment courage of the Paris fire and police services, as they put their lives on the line to save this historic building.

Wow-what those firefighters went through! This was pretty intense at times.

Watched on Friday, September 18, 2020. Night of the Lepus 1972 (Svengoolie)

Giant mutant rabbits terrorize the southwest! Yeah, this was defiantly a fun time as a child it would have traumatized me. 

Watched on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Frankenweenie 1984 (Disney+)

When young Victor’s pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor’s home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked “monster” wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor’s neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky’s still the good loyal friend he’s always been.

Such a classic Halloween staple I still do not understand why Tim Burton would have been fired by Disney for its creepiness? And yet he helps save the company a few years later. 

Watched on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Fuzzbucket 1986 (Disney+)

In the vein of “Harvey”, an invisible creature befriends a 12-year-old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him. Oh wow, how is it I have never seen this? And if you have missed it fire up the old Disney+ time machine sit back and relax as Mick Garris (Yep the one that brought us so many scary movies) weaves a fun tale for the whole family to watch. 

Watched on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Mr. Boogedy 1986 (Disney+)

This one will defiantly be part of the Countdown next month so stay tuned! PS it was a blast!!

Watched on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The Blob 1958 (Svengoolie)

A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it grows to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.

One of my all-time favorites!

Watched on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Hell on the Border 2019 (Amazon Prime)

This epic, action-packed Western tells the incredible true story of Bass Reeves, the first black marshal in the Wild West. Having escaped from slavery after the Civil War, he arrives in Arkansas seeking a job with the law. To prove himself, he must hunt down a deadly outlaw with the help of a grizzled journeyman. As he chases the criminal deeper into the Cherokee Nation, Reeves must not only dodge bullets but severe discrimination in hopes of earning his star–and cement his place as a cowboy legend.

Man, I had such high hopes for this one even if it was a low budget attempt it is a story that should be told. Sadly it comes off cold and rather boring. Bass Reeves was the inspiration behind the Lone Ranger who happens to be my favorite cowboy. With that said this one is a hard pass. 

Watched on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Class Action Park 2020 (HBO MAX)

Discover the legacy of Action Park, a very real amusement park that used to exist that has something of a legendary story. Not only because the park was wild and far less structured than something like Disneyland, but because many people were seriously injured, and some even died. While it sounds made up, this place was very real.

Watched on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids 2020 (Netflix)

Former “Saturday Night Live” star Rob Schneider returns to the stage and shares his take on life, love, and dinosaur dreams in this stand-up special. Ending with a surprise duet performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Elle King, Rob talks about potty training his young daughters and his own pig potential.

"What is he saying? It’s so low and not funny. So disappointed I really like Rob Schneider." Pulling out the turkey leg for this one! SKIP IT.

The totals for the month look like this

13 Flims Watched

4 on Disney+

1 on Shudder

2 on Amazon Prime 

2 on Svengoolie

1 On HBO Max

2 on Netflix

1 On Tubi TV

100 of the 75 movie goal I set for 2020

Wow up to 100 movies and it feels pretty good if I do not say so myself. 17 of those 100 are documentary, not sure what it is this year but searching for a good story seems to come int that format. I have also watched more stand up than ever before with Larry the Cable Guy of all things bringing me to tears. What a crazy world this has been.

Of course, scary movie month is upon us I would like to squeeze 2 movies a week in for October. I have a few bucket list movies that I have inquired that I will jump on asap as well as a few I would like to revisit. 

Here is to Shocktober. 

So let me know in the comments have you watched anything fun in September? What are some of your viewing plans for October?

 

Chill and Thrill to Dracula's Curse! Tonight on Svengoolie.

Son of Dracula

1943 | NR | 1 Hour 20 Minutes | Horror | Universal

Director: 

Robert Siodmak

Writers: 

Eric Taylor 

Curt Siodmak 

Stars: 

Lon Chaney Jr.

Robert Paige

Louise Allbritton

Synopsis:

Count Alucard finds his way from Budapest to the swamps of the Deep South after meeting Katherine Caldwell, of the moneyed Caldwell clan that runs a plantation called Dark Oaks. She's obsessed with occult matters. Who better to guide her through this supernatural world than Count Alucard, whose name no one bothers to spell backward? No one, that is, except the wily Dr. Brewster, an old family friend. He'll join Professor Lazlo, a specialist in the occult, in fighting this "Alucard" and the woman he's influenced. Or has Katherine influenced him? Meanwhile, Katherine's fiancé, Frank Stanley, will find his courage and his sanity sorely tested when he accidentally shoots Katherine to death, yet finds that she goes on living.

Son of Dracula is the first film to features the man-into-bat transformation ever seen on camera. In "Dracula (1931)" no transformations were shown on screen. Both John Carradine and Bela Lugosi would get similar treatment over the next five years. This is also one of a few "Universal" horror movies to feature a downbeat ending.

Make sure to tune in tonight and don't forget to tweet along using the hashtag #Svengoolie. 

Diabolical Dr. Cyclops Tonight on Svengoolie

  

Dr. Cyclops

1940 | NR | 1 Hour 17 Minutes | Horror | Paramount

Director: 

Ernest B. Schoedsack

Writer: 

Tom Kilpatrick

Stars: 

Albert Dekker

Thomas Coley

Janice Logan

Synopsis: Four explorers are summoned to Peru by the brilliant physicist Dr. Thorkel. They discover a rich source of radium and a half-mad Thorkel who shrinks them down to one-fifth their normal size when they threaten to stop his unorthodox experimentation.

Some of us also received the great news that CW26 in the Chicago land has brought back Sven on Saturday mornings rebroadcasting last week's movie! This is great news for me as now I do not have to watch it on my phone using the MeTV app. So if you missed those pesky Killer Rabbits in Night of the Lepus you still have time!