Madhouse (1974)

Taking a side-tour for a moment; let me tell you about Madhouse. Although, not exactly the fear-inducing flick I'm in search of, this cult classic is probably one of the best I've seen since Evil Dead.

King of horror, Vincent Price, plays Paul, an unlucky movie star in this classic slasher. Known best for his roles as "Dr. Death," a character developed by his good friend Herb (Peter Cushing, whom you might remember as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars), Paul soon becomes the victim of foul play.

At the premier of his latest film, Paul's super hot fiancee is decapitated by a man dressed as Paul's character, Dr. Death, leading everyone to believe Paul has gone coo-coo for cocoa puffs and killed her.

Happily, after a short stint in the loony bin, Paul makes his way back into show business, again playing Dr. Death, this time in a t.v. show (certainly a smart move for someone suspected to be a crazy murderer). However, that beastly Dr. Death wannabe soon returns (surprise, surprise), killing everyone in Paul's life. Unsure whether he really is unknowingly dressing up as his character and killing people, Paul rapidly loses it - again.

The best aspect of this move is, without a doubt, Vincent Price, with his dry sense of humor and superb acting. The costumes in this film are also to die for - especially Vincent's makeup - I loved it.


As horror-comedies go, this is spectacular. A perfect Halloween treat.