Veterans Day Movie Reviews

"Corridors of Blood" takes us back to the early 19th-Century, when operations were performed without anesthesia. Boris Karloff plays Dr. Bolton, a surgeon who wants to eliminate the pain and suffering patients endure during surgery. However, while experimenting on himself, Bolton becomes addicted to the drugs. Then, during a demonstration of his anesthetic gas, Bolton's patient revives and goes beserk. In disgrace, Bolton ends up in partnership with Black Ben (Francis De Wolff), the owner of the Seven Dials, a disreputable tavern. Black Ben and his hulking assistant Resurrection Joe (Christopher Lee), want to make money selling cadavers to hospitals, so they trade Bolton the drugs he wants in exchange for faked death certificates. This 1963 film was originally entitled "Doctor from Seven Dials" and was shot back-to-back with "The Haunted Stranger," both films directed by Robert Day. This is one of several films in which Karloff tries to do good things for the benefit of mankind but evil ends up as a sort of inevitable result. However, "Corridors of Blood" is one of the few films in which the actor's character does not end up going off on a killing spree. The film starts off well, showing the barbaric surgeries of the day, but once Karloff ends up at the Seven Dials it is just a question of waiting for the final killing spree to begin. A below average film despite Karloff's best efforts, today "Corridors of Blood" is remembered only because it has both Karloff and Christopher Lee.

Poor Dr. Thomas Bolton (Karloff). He's a compassionate, elderly British surgeon in the days before anesthesia. Tired of seeing his patients undergo excruciating agonies on the operating table, Bolton is working doggedly to concoct a drug which will banish pain and allow his patients to feel nothing during surgery. A failed and humiliating demonstration of his new drug before his professional peers makes Bolton even more determined to prove them wrong when they insist, "Pain and the knife are one."

Alas, as Bolton conducts experiments upon himself in pursuit of his dream, he becomes addicted to his own formula. His hands - once known for their speed with a knife in the surgical theatre - shake and betray him. His memory fails him; he can't remember what happens to him while under the sway of his formula. He begins to deteriorate.

The hospital's executive committee denies Bolton another chance to prove his work's validity and puts him, more or less, on "informal leave", suspending his privileges at the hospital's dispensary - the only place he can get the drugs necessary for both his research and his addiction.

Bolton falls in with a reprehensible crowd of no-gooders, including the elegant but menacing Resurrection Joe (Christopher Lee), a soulless killer with a penchant for smothering his victims with pillows. In return for getting Dr. Bolton the drugs he now craves both for his experiments and for himself, these body snatchers, who have been murdering drunken alehouse customers and passing them off as natural deaths, manipulate Bolton into a Faustian bargain to sign the death certificates of their hapless victims so they might sell the bodies to the hospitals for teaching purposes and collect the money.

The reason I gave this DVD only 4 stars, rather than 5, had nothing whatsoever to do with my total enjoyment of this film. Indeed, the print is excellent and the sound quality clear and distinctive. The one complaint I have is that there is only one "extra" on the DVD - the film's original theatrical trailer. I would have liked to have seen at least an interactive cast listing and additional information on the film itself.

Other than that, it's great to see Karloff and Lee in the same production. They just ... belong together in a movie frame, I think. The violence is more implied than shown, making poor Bolton's situation even more tragic, and Karloff plays him sympathetically yet strongly.

I think anyone who is a fan of Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee or horror films in general will delight in seeing "Corridors of Blood".

this film is excellent from a Historical point of view, Times of events, ect are changed, but for detail, correct in everyway. I only have one complaint at the end of the film it says 1840 instead of 1846, but that is a personel fault of mine, !I'm too picky for Medical Historical correctness" Definately based On Horance Wells, (His attempt at painless surgery failed in 1844, too litle gas). there are not enougth Medical History films and this one I watch a lot, Never mind who is in it if you like History films, especially Medical ones add this to your collection.

I don't think the documental is representative of President Reagan and Vice-President Bush characters. I was expecting something with much more quality in content. I would definitely do not recommend it. Is not worth it!

This film originally shown on the Showtime cable network is the real-life story about our 40th President Of The United States, Ronald Reagan (1981-1989). He was an actor in motion pictures and television, became Governor of California, and in November 1980, was elected President. As First Lady would be his second wife, Nancy Reagan (incidentally, Ron and Nancy did one film together, HELLCATS OF THE NAVY [1957]). This film leads up to the tragic events of March 30, 1981, when our President, Ronald Reagan was shot close by while leaving the Washington Hilton Hotel. This film includes an excellent cast, Richard Crenna (who just recently died on January 17, 2003) as "Ronald Reagan", Holland Taylor as "Nancy Reagan", Richard Dreyfuss as "Alexander Haig" and Michael Murphy (Tanner '88) as "Michael Deaver". Oliver Stone is Executive Producer of this project. See Alexander Haig go power-hungry crazy and erratic while Vice-President George H.W. Bush is in the right. This DVD does not contain any special features or bonuses. The picture on the DVD disc is just a publicity still. This shot was never in the film.

This is a film which is based on the events that took place when President Reagan was shot. The film gives quite an unbelievable picture of everything that supposedly went wrong: The administration did not know who was in charge, and while the top leaders kept arguing, they realized that they had lost the man who carried the President's briefcase as well as his ID-card.

Richard Dreyfuss gives an excellent portrayal of Alexander Haig. This film is great because it has a good structure, is exciting and there are quite a few funny scenes.

Hollywood Pictures Home Video held me hostage for ten minutes after inserting The Sixth Sense into my DVD Player. I was unable to fast-forward past the previews and the menu button was disabled. I am really ticked off that, after paying for this movie, the author of this DVD insists on wasting ten minutes of my life every time I watch this movie to force me to watch their movie previews over and over again. Life is too short. If I am forced to watch ten minutes of commercials everytime I play this DVD, then the DVD should have been given to me for free. I paid money to own this video so I can watch it on my own time and at my convenience. I refuse to own any movie which sucks my life away from me, even ten minutes of it. Life is too short. Do not buy this release. (btw - I liked the movie)

Imagine the most realistic Issue #1 comic book movie. A film in the same vein as Batman and Superman but done in a very realistic way. Remember, it still is a comic book movie, just on the surface it doesn't quite seem that way even with this Elijah character constantly referring to comic books and superheroes. My friends, I give you Unbreakable. It is THE best superhero film since 1992's Batman Returns. The film has suspense,mystery,drama, and good old fashioned good vs. evil. It is too bad that this film wasn't nominated at least for it's stellar score. The film and score was underrated in my opinion but now that it is on DVD you shouldn't miss out on this gem!

This movie has restored my faith in the ability of Hollywood to produce movies that are worth watching. Before I watched this movie, I expected an obvious play on the Sixth Sense motifs and ideas. What I found, to my pleasant surprise, was a well-thought out, well-written movie about an unknowing hero. Bruce Willis gives a good performance alongside Samuel L. Jackson. I found myself enjoying the well-developed storyline along the way, and when I reached the ending, the movie took on a whole new depth as the last piece of information was revealed. I would highly recommend this movie to any fantasy/drama/thriller fan.

Lots of facts good film footage

I'VE ALWAYS FELT THE NOTHING WOULD EVER COME CLOSE TO THE 1970'S SERIES THE WORLD AT WAR, BUT I BELIEVE THIS SURPASSES IT. IT IS LOADED WITH INFORMATION, FACTS, MAPS, AND INTERESTING STORIES.. 3 HOURS OF VIDEO 20 MINUTES OF IT IN COLOR TAKEN STRAIGHT FROM GEORGE STEVENS D-DAY TO BERLIN. NOT THE USUAL FOOTAGE AND GENERAL OVERVIEW. AND YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE EITHER. I WISH THIS COMPANY WOULD DO A SIMILAR DOCUMENTARY ON THE EASTERN FRONT OR NORTH AFRICA.

Being a cheap independant film, this movie delivers. Starring Eric Roberts,and some other formiluar faces. This screen blast won't let you down. VIOLENCE, LANGUAGE, NUDITY

i liked the movie, but who was the kid who played adam????? if you know please e mail me at mandie_419@yahoo.com

I got this movie on a lark, although I tend to like early pre-censorship B+W films. The film told a story without the hang-ups of worrying about what the audience would think and considering it is from another era, I found it to be a most interesting film. I had to watch parts of it twice to catch some subtle nuances, which made the film even more enjoyable. If you like early B+W films, I highly recommend this one.

French film pioneer Abel Gance, best known for his epic "Napoleon," brings the same sort of visual flair and sense of period detail to this historical melodrama about the infamous daughter of Pope Alexander VI. Actually, the focus is as much on the political machinations of the Borgias as it is on Lucrezia in particular. Basically Lucrezia (Edwige Feuillere) has a series of affairs and tries to avoid being married off to the political advantage of her brother Cesar (Gabriel Gabrio), while their father Rodrigo (Roger Karl) engages in decadent behavior as Pope. The film even has Niccollo Machiavelli (Aime Clariond) running around. This is not a great movie and it is certainly a less than satisfying print. Still, anything done by Gance is worth a look.

This DVD also includes two short films by Gance: "Au Secours" is about a man who accepts a wager to spend the night in a haunted house. This 1924 version of the tale might be the oldest one that has survived on film. Gance engages in some disturbing imagery along with his stylized editing. "La Folie du Docteur Tube" dates back to 1915 and is about a mad scientist who discovers a powder that will change a man's physique. The most interesting thing about this one is how Gance uses mirrors to create distorted images. This particular film is the most important one on this DVD since it was considered a major influence on the avant-garde movement and would be forth screening to a film class dealing with the creative directors of the silent period.

i bought this dvd.....because mainly i wanted to know what happend at the end of the series.....cause i already know what happens in the begining.

and well let me tell u ....it was awsome totally worth the money...some things u wont expect to happen, happens.

the only downfall i would say is that there is way WAY too much blood.

it was like every episode...BLOOD!!!

oh well...it was an awsome story none the less....romance...action.....and mysterious plots.

very VERY interesting.

I have read several plot analysis written by the "pros" and they seem to be all wrong. There is no terrorist on the plane. The story is about a letter that is found in the first class airport lounge after an international flight has taken off. The letter states that there will be murders before the flight lands. The best part is the "WHO IS THE KILLER" set-up. Farrah is in one of her first roles and just as lovely as ever. Adam Brooks talent was not shown enough.

I have read several plot analysis written by the "pros" and they seem to be all wrong. There is no terrorist on the plane. The story is about a letter that is found in the first class airport lounge after an international flight has taken off. The letter states that there will be murders before the flight lands. The best part is the "WHO IS THE KILLER" set-up. Farrah is in one of her first roles and just as lovely as ever. Adam Brooks talent was not shown enough.

I have read several plot analysis written by the "pros" and they seem to be all wrong. There is no terrorist on the plane. The story is about a letter that is found in the first class airport lounge after an international flight has taken off. The letter states that there will be murders before the flight lands. The best part is the "WHO IS THE KILLER" set-up. Farrah is in one of her first roles and just as lovely as ever. Adam Brooks talent was not shown enough.