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 CRUD CLUB'S NIGHT OFF: Weds 18th March - FRANKENSTEIN
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 22-02-2026 09:41
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THE HORROR! THE HORROR! Good taste is vastly overrated. But even a committed crudder must occasionally concede that the gene pool of Jurassic classics extends further than bad B movies. The question is, then, to B or not to B movie? Yes, let’s cast a net a bit wider (good old Annette) and, once in a while, delve/dip into the 1930s horror catalogue of Universal Pictures. First up… Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood! Relax…and welcome to the pleasure dome as one tribe go to war-tch something influential that wasn’t only influenced by earlier movies but also influenced later ones – the reverse scenario not really being an option. I’m confusing myself – and you too. And possibly U2 if they’re reading this because they still haven’t found what they’re looking for due to navigation issues on the Horizon homepage. I digress. The film: Frankenstein (1931) with Boris ‘Bodger’ Karloff. Not Carl Orff. He was someone else. I digress. The date: Wednesday 18th March. The time: 7.47pm seems appropriate for this jumbo movie experience. British time, of course. We’ve got the Prime Meridian so that’s The Way It Is. Which was a Bruce Hornsby song. I digress. The plot: If you don’t know the plot, you’re watching the wrong film. Don’t waste our time. Go away. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqQ0G...mp;t=2869s (70 minutes) Further reading: ‘Herbert West: Reanimator’, the influential 1922 short story by the inimitably influential US writer H P Lovecraft. Nothing to do with Lovejoy. He was a fictional antiques dealer. With a mullet. I digress. I'd digress to explain why I digress so much but won't on this occasion. I'd also say a little bit about despondency, but what would be the use? |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 22-02-2026 14:37
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Yippee! Old square bonce is back!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 11-03-2026 18:47
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Yippee! Old square bonce is back! He'll probably get it in the neck. |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 12-03-2026 09:25
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Bumpy bumpy bump bump bumpety bumpy bumpety bumpy bump... OI!!! YOU LOT!! OVER HERE! 'TIS THE THREAD YOU ALL SEEK! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 12-03-2026 19:50
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Crud Club GOOOOOOOOOODDDDDD!
. .  Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Paula |
Posted on 12-03-2026 20:59
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Sounds good to me, but I consider Frankenstein a classic. I would have thought Son of Frankenstein might be more in line with theme of it all. Such manic acting by one Basil Rathbone and the kid who plays his son! But still looking forward to the flat top monster, and oh, Boris Karloff, or William Henry Pratt, was one amazing actor.
Resist the Host
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 12:03
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Bad news, gang, I'm afraid. I can make it tonight. See you all, prim and primed, for kick-off at 7.47 (as advertised). Bring Monster Munch, of course. |
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 15:47
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How omnipresent is Karloff's version of The Monster? The makeup is patented, so no non-MGM monster can look like that. Herman Munster gets away with it because the Television studio that made The Munsters was owned by MGM. And this restaurant is in Gary, Indiana about twenty miles from us. I have driven past it many times. They specialize in hot dogs (Franks) and root beer in Steins. 
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 16:31
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I recall reading that the shooting days were so long, and the makeup took so long to put on, that Karloff would sleep in the makeup, and while made up, couldn't eat, but only drink broth. Also, I recall reading that the first choice for the monster was Bella Lugosi, but he turned it down. This, along with his addiction to morphine, led to Bella's decline and Karloff's rise. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 18-03-2026 18:15
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Well as a night off from Crud, the Universal monsters films are absolute classics. Looking forward to seeing if the film looks how I remrmber it. Cool b & w, scenes that are just clear cut works of art.
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:26
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CB's not coming? Do you think he's lost his nerve? Frankenstein is a scary story after all.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:30
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CB's not coming? Do you think he's lost his nerve? Frankenstein is a scary story after all. You didn't read my post properly. Ploo sa shonge. |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:40
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Greetings, gang! I hope the bloke who plays Frankie Styne is as good as Peter ‘Soft’ Cushing |
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| Paula |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:42
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Hello all. Just getting ready!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:43
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Are we being radical and going for 7.47 or conformist and going for 7.45? |
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:44
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Greetings, gang! I hope the bloke who plays Frankie Styne is as good as Peter ‘Soft’ Cushing It's pronounced Fronk En Steen. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:45
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Are we being radical and going for 7.47 or conformist and going for 7.45? Well if we go for 7.47 that gives me a better chance of having a wee. Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Paula |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:45
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7:45
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:45
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Oh, dear. This starts with a narrator.... rarely a good sign....
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:45
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7:45 That's evil. We only make TT Wait for 30 minutes Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:46
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Off we go! I think he’s about to tell us where the fire exits are and remind us to switch off our mobile phones |
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:46
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BTW, if you haven't seen Gods And Monsters with Ian McKellan and Brendan Fraser, I recommend it in the highest possible terms.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:46
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Do we know this man?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:46
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Let’s just hope they remember to fit the Monster with a Limiter |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:47
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I've started anyway.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:47
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Nice cemetery. Where’s Peter Graves? |
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| Paula |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:47
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The Monster is '?' He's Doctor Who?
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:47
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We are here to bury Mary Shelly's novel and tall an entirely different tale with the same titile.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:48
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Fritz - the bloke who gets the bits! |
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:48
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Mmm…now THAT’S a lovely shovel |
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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The Monster is '?' He's Doctor Who? Not one of his better regenerations... but a better regeneration story line and character than any we've seen lately from the BBC... . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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He's nicked a lamp post!
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Paula |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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Someone put the lights on, we're filming a movie!
Resist the Host
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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Not a lot happening, really. Are you sure this is the right film?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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They’re about to commit a grave offence |
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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The cemetery needs to hire a cross straightener.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Paula |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:49
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Victor gets a 'fresh' one
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| Cygnus Bazza |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:50
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Two more lovely shovels… |
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| OneSparePart |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:50
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Can you actually strike a match like that?
Silflay hraka, u embleer rah!
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| Brad |
Posted on 18-03-2026 19:50
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No, that is NOT the Doctor's TARDIS.... Try again....
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