Tales From The Crypt 1972

Starring: Ralph Richardson

Five people get lost in catacombs and are shown the future by a sinister monk who turns out to be Satan.

A bit like Tales Of The Unxepected with five different stories. The last one at the blind home was my favourite although a constantly barking dog for several minutes is just plain annoying. I saw Joan Collins put on a turn of speed up a flight of stairs that I never knew she had in her locker and this episode included a delightful version of 'Silent Night'. All in all, came across as a bit of a cheap option and was a little unfulfilling.                         5/10

Zandy's Bride 1974

Starring: Gene Hackman

Life for a frontier family.

A little unusual and at times slow. Watchable though, the scenery is stunning and I loved the backing score. Some of the wildlife scenes, a horse falling down a steep hill and a bear attack were breathtaking. Certainly glad that I watched it.       6/10

The Camp On Blood Island 1958

Starring: Andre Morell

The sadistic commandant of a Japanese POW camp swears to kill all the inmates. Japan surrenders, and a great effort is made to prevent the news from reaching him.

A Hammer movie but no Lee, Cushing, Price camp horror. This is brutal! Every Japanese person I have ever met has been charming, that possible makes movies like this all the more shocking. Difficult to watch and yet well made.       8/10