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The Gorgon

The Gorgon

1964
Fantasy, Horror
1h 23m
In early-twentieth-century middle-Europe, villagers are literally becoming petrified. Although the authorities try to hush the matter up it is apparent that at the full moon, Medusa leaves her castle lair and anyone looking on her face is turned to stone. (imdb)

The Gorgon

1964
Fantasy, Horror
1h 23m
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Rated 10 Feb 2013
70
33rd
Gets points for originality (using a monster from Greek Mythology in a Gothic setting instead of rehashing a popular, pre-established creature). Also gets points for acting, but It's a Hammer film from the 60s ( all the acting was pretty much great in these). Cushing sports a killer 'stache as does Lee. I suppose matching mustaches were in their contracts for this one. The film is a bit repetitive but occasionally effective. Equal parts classy/great and boring/cheesy. A '70' I say!
Rated 15 Oct 2013
50
36th
The film's ability to continually switch leading characters is fun, but the only one with any interest or verve is Christopher Lee and he doesn't show up until the last 30 minutes. Otherwise, snooze.
Rated 22 Mar 2021
62
41st
This benefits from a fine cast, some good set design and use of colour, and the steady (if somewhat safe) hand of Fisher at the helm. Its plot is a bit light, though, and doesn't end in a particularly satisfying manner. That said, it'll hold the attention and is charming in the melodramatic way that the better Hammers can be.
Rated 22 Jan 2018
66
19th
Delivers the gothic sets, technicolor cinematography & great performances that Hammer films are known for but little else. The problem is the script creates characters viewers could theoretically become invested in, if not for the fact that the world they're in rarely makes much sense. A gorgon would be a great monster if there were any explanations as to why the killing started when it did or why she chose the body she did or why she does anything. It's mostly an inert, unsatisfying mystery
Rated 01 Nov 2013
30
13th
Flawed, and not just in terms of the laughable special effects. Character motivations are hard to fathom, and the attempt at creating some kind of mystery about the identity of the monster is a total failure (hint: there's only one woman in the entire film, duh). You get to see Lee and Cushing face off at the end, but you have to sit through a dry and pretty tedious 70-odd minutes before you get there.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
63
21st
A stylish Hammer outing that ultimately falls a bit short of the monstrous mark.
Rated 24 Mar 2009
65
29th
Rather slow and talky. And with such a tight budget, they definitely shouldn't have dwelt on the Gorgon at the end--its effect is more comical than horrific.
Rated 27 Oct 2018
65
63rd
A really fun if strangely uneventful. It was a nice change of pace to have Cushing as a Villain and Lee as the Hero. Peter Cushing was well Cushing ... again but my god was Christopher Lee a blast.
Rated 08 Nov 2015
45
42nd
A delight to watch on a slow Sunday.
Rated 20 May 2009
55
27th
Meh
Rated 31 Jul 2008
72
41st
Not scary in any way, nor is it very interesting at that.
Rated 20 Nov 2018
85
15th
Not much of a movie. The concept was there, but they didn't quite pull it off. OK make-up.
Rated 03 Jun 2017
40
19th
Let down by poor effects for the gorgon.
Rated 08 Feb 2016
2
46th
Fun beginning then drags until Lee joins in proper, not bad.
Rated 19 Oct 2008
74
41st
Die, turn to rock and stone on sight...
Rated 31 Mar 2007
60
47th
Not-bad Hammer horror

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