Theater of Blood
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Movie Reviews of Theater of Blood
Movie Review: It's fun to watch ham play a ham
Summary: 5 Stars
Distraught over not winning the Actor of the year award, Richard Lionhart (Vincent Price) takes gruesome revenge on the theater critics who gave the award to someone else. With tongue placed firmly in cheek, this film zips along at a fast pace with a shocking yet well staged murder taking place every few minutes. Lionhart is a genius at planning the murders and its fun to see how he gets away with them. All of the murders adhere (or try to) scenes from Shakspears plays. My favorite is the one where the queen had to eat her children baked in a pie. It is sick, sick, sick but fun watching Lionhart kill one of the critics using this method. Price gets to ham it up and chew scenery every time he is on screen which is a delight to watch.Movie Review: Stupid is as Stupid Does
Summary: 5 Stars
I really just want to respond to the 'one star' reviewer who called Theater of Blood "stupid". If you don't 'get it' you don't have have to insult it. Camp humor is a level of humor that requires some sophistication and this film is a Camp Classic. In fact, Price thought it to be his favorite, as it is one of mine. Its appeal is so great to so many, it was recently adapted as a West End production. The high school theater classes I teach enjoy it as a halloween treat and springboard into our Shakespeare studies. The funny thing is, although they are high schoolers they 'get it' and not one of them has ever called it stupid.Movie Review: Theater Of Blood
Summary: 5 Stars
Edward Lionheart (Vincent Price) truely belived he was the greatest Shakespearean actor of all time, but when a group of critics denyed him an award for fine acting hes going to make them pay. He fakes to commit suicide so they all believe he's dead. One by one he kills them based on Shakespearean plays. His daugher helps him in his plans. Although Theater Of Blood has lots of graphic violence, its a good movie to watch. If you liked The Abominable Dr. Phibes And Dr. Phibes Rises Again you will love Theater Of Blood.Movie Review: Alive and in Triumph
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, I just love this movie. Definitely campy and hokey compared to modern special effects, but gives a great gusto performance. Watch for Bond Girl Diana Rigg in a good supporting performance, but Price steals the show.
Straddling the line between serious and hammy, it's obvious that Price relishes his roles as Edward Lionheart. I loved this movie as a kid and own it now. On par with the Abominable Dr. Phibes. Revenge is a dish best served on DVD with Vincent Price.
Movie Review: Vincent Price At His *BEST*
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is one of Vincent Price's *BEST* films, in my opinion. I bought the VHS around four years ago. I love the movie so much that I just bought the DVD. Vincent Price is truly brilliant in this film. If you love Vincent Price and you haven't seen this movie I suggest watching it.