AHMP: The Terror

Subject: The Terror.  1963, Roger Corman.

Preliminary remarks:
This movie represents the ultra-rare pairing of two horror greats: Boris Karloff near the end of his reign and Jack Nicholson, just beginning his own foray into horror stardom.  Here, the berserk Baron Victor Frederick Von Leppe may or may not turn out to be who he claims.  And who he claims to be doesn't sit right with Lt. Andre Duvalier (Nicholson) as the two do battle for the slimy affections of wet, busty she-ghost Helene.  Also starring Dick Miller as someone not named Walter Paisley.  TRAILER.

ANALYSIS:

Aside from the old witch, there is only one lady in this film.  When lying about how many beauties your film contains, be sure to color code them.  I know I keep all my lies color-coded.  We've seen this before.

All those shenanigans with killing a guy, feeling bad about it, going crazy and taking over his identity will really rob a dude of a good night's rest.

Nothing like stragglers to ruin a good coffin-opening.

Placing yourself in the company of great memories works just as well with the ladies, too!  "John, Bill, Ted, Doug and now...Jason!

Ladies trapped in cobwebs and a blue/pink castle on a gold mountain.  These things tend to disappear quickly upon closer inspection much to the chagrin of terminally-bored census takers.

Gentlemen, please: the graveyard is no place to learn the twist.

Conclusion: fun, well-composed, just overall good!  Extra-credit for centering the giant cobweb over Karloff's eye.  A-.