Hercules in the Haunted World (1961) - Retrospective 

Yes, I do believe you need to pick up that Kino bluray as soon as possible. You don't want it to pick you up first.

A big reason why I always try to highlight the suit actors when I can, they are such unsung heroes and go through so much that most folks just take for granted. Always a pleasure, Bandito.

Hopefully they poured some ice in there. I doubt they had the little fans used in later Hollywood productions.

​@@greghenrikson952 I couldn't find who actually played the rock monster. But I would imagine it was a stuntman. So hopefully he knew what he was doing in there.

I'm a fan of Cozzi's work, yet haven't gotten around to seeing his Hercules films yet. I hear they are great and very me-friendly.

I'm not sure if you could call it a genre per se, but I am a big fan of kitchen sink-style movies that feel like a good Saturday night TTRPG session. She from 1984 is another great example.

I haven't seen the Luigi Cozzi films, but I would imagine those would be the only ones that could rival this one for me.

Not many movies can make the claim they feature Hercules fighting against flying zombies. Then again, not many movies have flying zombies either. So this one is just ahead of the game. Thanks, James.

I was glad to revisit this one when I was adding a few new things to it. I always felt more folks would enjoy if they heard about it. Hopefully, this time around will bring more eyes, mortal and non-mortal, onto it.

@ AtomicSnackBar - Hey! Speaking of views, did that last Top Sci-fi list get 23,000 views?! As Fred Flintstone used to say: "Wowee Wow-wow-WOW!"

It's a good time that I would imagine will appeal to your artistic sensibilities.

Coincidence? I think not. You've stumbled onto a conspiracy ... a Reg Park/Remco conspiracy that is far bigger than the two of us. Which is saying a lot, being that you are a giant monster.

@@AtomicSnackBar Wow, that’s… that’s pretty big 😨 I’m only used to moderate-sized conspiracies, like how you can’t buy hot dogs and buns in packs of equal number 😵‍💫

@@Gappasaurus Or why it's called Swiss Cheese when it's made in a factory outside New Orleans.

@@AtomicSnackBar 😱 My world is in tatters 🧀

@@Gappasaurus Least it's not in tater tots again.

This Tony Santiago character is either a big supporter of the channel and comments section regular OR a robot from the future sent back to destroy the Snack Bar to ensure the future of his world. I forget which.

@ AtomicSnackBar - I'm actually the inner voice of that clown figurine on your shelf. "Watch more Hercules movies...". Red drum!

@@tonysantiago255 I wondered why he was always singing that little song about Hercules.

@ AtomicSnackBar - do you mean...🎶Sons of Hercules!🎶?

That would be the proper thing to do, good sir. I'd like to hear your insights into it.

Glad to be of service. You might, though, want to go with the Kino release. With that, you are sure to get a great viewing experience. Thanks, Dano.

My plan is to watch a Reeves Hercules film tonight. Patrons of the Snack Bar have spoken so highly of his work, I feel I'm long overdue.

@ AtomicSnackBar - they each have their own unique charm. I think that I might actually enjoy Hercules Unchained a little more. And Sylva Koscina does her own singing in that one. She has a lovely voice. The theme song becomes an earworm for me after hearing it.

Yeah, it's a real shame. He seemed to have such potential. That deep booming voice. But I guess movies just weren't ready for such a tall, imposing actor.

Wow. A Sword and Sandal 50 pack. That's something else. Definitely a genre I need to dig deeper into. Do you have a favorite in the set?

​@@AtomicSnackBarthere a 50 pack called " Chiller" which has most of the horror and sci-fi 50 packs i found that most of the 50 packs had only a handful of different movies between each. I got each one for 19.99 at a book store called borders in early 2000

​@@AtomicSnackBarand as far as favorite in the sword and sandles has to be hercules and Hercules unchained with them great steve reeves

@@richardborczynski4955 I have one of, if not both of those, in that sci-fi pack I covered several months back. I need to give them a watch soon.

@ AtomicSnackBar - both movies are on RU-vid in Widescreen and good color. Hercules Unchained is a little tougher to find on DVD. I had to get mine on a ( is the Tube listening?) bootleg. Hercules and the Captive Women with Reg (Red) Park is on a lot of the Millcreek type compilations. It's fun and entertaining with a bit of sorcery mixed in. But I'm biased.

Hercules Against the Moon Men is next on my Hercules watchlist coincidentally. I got it in a big pack of sci-fi films not terribly long ago. As to Hercules in the Haunted World, I would definitely go with the Kino release. I don't have it yet myself, but it's Kino. It'll be a good one. Thanks, Tommy.

A demi-god of many talents.

@euansmith3699 - Is that like; 🎶 I put a spell on you!🎶 ?

My pleasure, good sir. And at the same time, my apologizes. I certainly know what it's like to have an ever-growing watchlist. I watch one, 5 more appear in its place.

Hercules is a hero. He doesn't use wirty dords.

Don't worry, if they ask, I didn't see a thing. Not a thing I tell you. No Taters here.

@ TheCommonGardenTater - Yo Tates. Good to see you back in the Comments section again, my friend. I left you a line about my own recent move, so the boxes have still got me. But it's getting better every day. I can see sunlight now...

It's a good one. I just never get tired of the look of it. Such a treat for the eyes. They really don't make movies like that anymore.

@ AtomicSnackBar - even among that cycle of movies, it's a standout. Bava's use of color was given free reign in creating the atmospheric fantasy of this one.

@@AtomicSnackBar i’m still shocked to see who directed it

@PuncherOfAbs - Yeah, Mario Bava hit the Big Time with the success of Black Sunday, but he had been doing SFX and lighting design work for Italian spectacles like Collosus of Rhodes and the Hercules movies first. I guess he got known for Gothic Horror and just stuck with what worked. He was a great visual stylist and also had a good eye for beautiful leading ladies.

Oh yeah? You out in Alaska, Greg?

It was neat to see. And he is great, as always.

@ AtomicSnackBar - dubbed or no, he still brought that charismatic presence.

And speaking of Australia and Sword & Sandal, several years back a buddy turned me on to the AU film Hercules Returns, which uses footage from a Samson movie. I quite like that one. If you aren't familiar - which why wouldn't you be? - I'm sure you know every Australian movie ever made, it's about a guy who has to dub a film in real time before an audience. Very amusing.

@@AtomicSnackBar I remember it fondly. A group of comedians thought up this and overdubbed the original film to hilarious result when there sound track turned out wrong. Bruce Spence was one of them and he always seems to gravitate toward champagne comedy. ( And other stuff too - he was in Mad Max for eg) As was the little used but brilliant Mary Coustas. I highly recommend it as a hoot and a half to anyone who hasn't seen it.

@@ICrazyGreggy Well, I guess you do actually know every Australian film ever made. No, I kid, I kid. It's a fun little film. My buddy sent me a copy because he had a feeling I would dig it. He was correct.

@@AtomicSnackBar Now that's the kind of friend everyone needs. I remember watching it locally many moons ago after it was favourably reviewed on one of our best film critics programs (Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton ( who would write a rather fun autobiography called " I Peed on Fellini's Feet!" No, not a fetish but a burst of nervousness at a urinal)

@@ICrazyGreggy That may be the best autobiography title I've ever heard. Other than, of course, my own "Martinis, Donuts, and a Magnificent B*stard."

You do indeed, good sir. Rush out to your local Blockbuster and buy the Kino bluray right now.

@ AtomicSnackBar - Uh...🤔 Time Machine please.

@@tonysantiago255 Though if I did have a time machine, Blockbuster probably wouldn't be one of my stops.

@ AtomicSnackBar - Yeah, but you could check out movies and keep them for 40 years, then just hit the Time Machine Rewind button and return them on time. You'd never have to pay the late fees! Sweet.

@@tonysantiago255 I'd still hit Movie Gallery first.

Mrs. Stone, such a saucy comment. Dare I even say a bit sassy as well. But considering how the channel started out, you're right at home. Thank you much, good lady.

@ AtomicSnackBar - are those sleezy tiki Laura Gemser videos still on your channel site. RU-vid is slippin'.

@@tonysantiago255 It is indeed. And if I'm not mistaken, that one is the highest views I have on a product review.

@ AtomicSnackBar - to quote Shakespeare : " I am amazed and know not what to say. "

@@tonysantiago255 That's exactly what he said.

Much obliged, good sir.

And if nothing else, I think you would dig the rock monster suitmation. Thanks, Casemaster General.

You should indeed. Grab that Kino release before it grabs you.

I'm a real sucker for nice lighting. It's one of the things that drew me to Argento's work. Thanks, Max.

I think with that, it's a case where they have to dub the entire film, can't just dub some of it, and Christopher Lee just didn't come back for the overdubs. Whether it be they didn't ask or wouldn't pay him enough, I'm not sure.

I haven't seen a ton of Bava's work, but not being much of a horror person, I imagine I would feel the same. Danger: Diabolik is my favorite of his that I've seen. I even own that one. And of course, I like this one. I should probably make an effort to check out more of his work. But so many movies and donuts, so little time.

It definitely has that feel. And I love that. Kitchen sink fantasy and sci-fi is one of my favorite genres. If you can call that a genre.

@@AtomicSnackBar I agree and find those ideas compelling. Brings to mind books like "Wonders in the Sky."

@@rogervandusen8361 I'm not familiar with that one. But I'm gonna look it up now.

Unfortunately, Reg only did five movies. Four of which were Hercules films. You may be thinking "Samson in King Solomon's Mines." That's his only non-Hercules role.

Well said, good Mr. Wojtowicz.

I have both the Reeves films, I do believe, but haven't watched them yet. I hear nothing but good things. Need to dig into those sooner than later.

@@AtomicSnackBar both actors are great.

@jamesholland8057 - Steve Reeves set the pattern for everyone who followed and was charming in all of his pictures. And Sylva Koscina is arguably the most beautiful of the MANY gorgeous Italian beauties that followed in a bagillion Peplums. The Giant of Marathon proceeded the first Hercules movie and was the prototype for all of that cycle of movies. And the inspiration for Arnold Swartzenagger as Conan the Barbarian which sparked R.Sterling's Sword & Sorcery cycle in the 1980s.

@@tonysantiago255 big yes.

There comes a time in every man's life when he has to put a mechanical dinosaur first. But do tell.

@@AtomicSnackBar Yes when the T Rex calls you have to answer lol

@@Craig-x2k Wise words, right there.

I was curious and looked it up. That one was "Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon." Interesting too, he also played Goliath in another peplum, "Goliath at the Conquest of Damascus." But I certainly get why he went with Rock Stevens over Peter Lupus.

@ AtomicSnackBar - I think they're the same movie, just different titles. Depending on the market, the titles would be tweeked. Hm. 🤔 Spellcheck changed that to twerked. Sup'em fishy in the algorithm...

@@tonysantiago255 That can definitely happen. I went to see a scary movie at my local theater when I was a kid. I didn't know the title, so I thought it was a new movie. It turned out to be a re-titling of "Nightmare Castle" starring Barbara Steele.

@ gregg2560 - there are a lot worse ways to spend an afternoon than with Barbera Steele.😁

Kino-Lorber Blu-Ray?!!! That settles it! They do beautiful work!

They sure do. They have quickly become one of my favorite DVD/Bluray companies. Easily third place on the list.

That makes a lot of sense. Gotta keep them forearms nice and oiled up. Even if it is olive oil. It certainly wasn't wimpy.

@ AtomicSnackBar - yeah, but can you imagine the smell on set? Everyone must have been hungry all the time. A large part of the budget must have gone for catering. Spaghetti, garlic rolls and vino for everyone! At Olive Garden they just offer endless breadsticks. Cheap, but filling.

@@tonysantiago255 Fun fact, olive oil is actually a home remedy for dry skin. Can use it like moisturizer. Which, I just happen to do.

@ AtomicSnackBar - 🤔 TMI ? Nah.😆

@ AtomicSnackBar - the little clown likes to watch.

Santo and Blue Demon Meet Hercules ... now that's a film that should have been made. Can you just imagine Christopher Lee in a Santo film? That would have been too cool. Heck, I still lament the fact that he didn't play Dracula in The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. As to Maciste, I'm not sure if this one started out that way. I didn't run across that in my research. But I know Reg Park did play the character in Maciste in King Solomon's Mines which was renamed Samson in King Solomon's Mines.

@ AtomicSnackBar - I think that this was actually supposed to be Steve Reeves' third Hercules movie, but that's when he got frustrated with being constantly dubbed even though he spoke English. It's a shame. It would have been the 'Steve Reeves Hercules Trilogy'. The names Maciste, Samson, and occasionally Goliath were more commonly used as the Peplum genre hit it's brief height. Hercules was just a more familiar name to American audiences and an easier sell.

@@AtomicSnackBar we didn't get Santo vs Christopher Lee but we did get Mil Mascaras and John Carradine in LAS VAMPIRAS, a movie featuring a catfight via flaming torches and Mil Mascaras and Pedro Armendariz Jr having to compete with vampires dressed like Roman gladiators, and hell throw in The Batwoman herself Maura Monti as the damsel in distress.

@@raulcruz716 Oh man, "Las Vampiras" is one of my favorite movie posters. And yet, I have never run across the movie itself. There's one here on YT, but wowzer is it rough. I may have to try some of my other sources. Thanks for the tip.

@@tonysantiago255 It is interesting. Reeves only actually did two Hercules films in total, correct? And yet he is THE Hercules for so many.

Ah, I appreciate that, good sir. Very kind of you. Thank you much. And yeah, I've always thought doughnut made more sense than donut.

@@AtomicSnackBar My dad said the name was because they were made of dough and people were nuts to buy them.

@@garfieldsmith332 Well, paint me with polka dots and call me a nut.

@garfieldsmith332 - Can'yada! Tim Horton's is some dang fine coffee! Or "Horny Tim's" as @awarningtothecuriouswerewolves, your fellow canuck refers to them.

Though that is probably only true at the local donut shop, I do appreciate you saying so.

The Tarzan films are another series I've been wanting to dig into. You have a favorite Tarzan?

@@AtomicSnackBar I grew up watching Johnny Weissmuller. Later, Ron Ely's Tarzan tv show,

@ augusthawk6576 - sounds like we had the same childhood. The 60s was a great time to be a kid.

@@augusthawks6576 I have a collection on my list I've been meaning to pick up featuring the Jock Mahoney and Mike Henry films. I've heard good things.

@@AtomicSnackBar I've seen both of their portrayals. Not bad, but not my favorite.

It's well documented, maybe even a little too well documented, how much you enjoy S&M rock monsters. But hey, we all have our hobbies. People scoffed at llama racing at first, now look at me. And yeah, "Keep it Snacky" was outstanding. One of those things I wish I had come up with. But to be fair, Jack does have "superawesome" right there in his name.

@@AtomicSnackBarDon’t even get me started on Wonder Woman and her magical rope

@@chrisbridges4885 There's a Wayne's World joke there. Oh yes, there is.

@chrisbridges4885 - brought to you by the same guy that invented the Lie Detector. The Marsden was one kinky fellow. But he had good taste in women.

@@AtomicSnackBar I’m confused. Oh yes, I am. That IS a Wayne’s World joke but I don’t recall a Wonder Woman gag. Do tell….

Even sillier, I have a bunch on DVD and haven't even gotten around to watching them yet. But really, with the channel, the book, video games, and top secret clown business, it's tough to find time. I want to say I only own two cannibal movies, both animal cruelty free, but I have a good time with them. Where you headed on holiday, good sir?

@@AtomicSnackBar going to a place called Mersea Island- it is really close, but we have to take the dog with us, poor old boy can't be left by himself at all. It's a pretty place, lots of wild-life, bar on the beach - although, it's not that warm yet, a bit sea-side, a bit woodland. I have seen the 2 nastiest cannibal films and the Ursula Andres one (saw that on the big screen) they were not animal cruelty free, and were nasty. I have also seen Cannibal Man, that has an animal bit in the beginning - but otherwise is a very good film, kind of sad. The documentary is on Zombie Holocaust, which is a film I really like - also called Doctor Butcher, not sure if they are different cuts or just different names. Oh, and I've seen the Ivan Rassimov 'Man Called Horse' one that had the animal bits censored - love Ivan, but not that film - Ivan Rassimov and George Hilton I love along with George Eastman (Luigi Montefuri) - actually have seen a lot of cannibal films, thinking about it. I only own Zombie Holocaust. Can't wait for the book - is it fiction or film?

@@wetdog1606 Even when the weather isn't warm, I just love the beach. When I was in my early 20s, my dad and I would often head down for the weekend just to get good food and hit some shops. Back then, my hometown didn't even have a Best Buy. We'd have to drive to much smaller towns just to do stuff like that. Quite odd. Zombie Holocaust is one of the two I own. I like that one. I haven't seen the Dr. Butcher version, but from what I'm told, it's quite different. The book is a fiction collection. But not shorts. There's only one short story in it. The rest are novellas and novelettes. And it will be probably exactly what you are expecting. And thanks again for the Space Donuts, pal. Very appreciated.

@@AtomicSnackBar It's a 'shell' beach, not really sand - I'll try and post to Instagram - keep forgetting that that's a thing.

@@AtomicSnackBar I did once try to write a book - I self published on Kindle - 'Prisms of Darkness by Jason Burden' it is not good - the ideas are there - but the writing skill, basic grammar or talent are frightfully absent - it's shite. Shinney shite - but I tried.

I vaguely remember "In New York" from childhood. Wasn't Arnie dubbed over in that one?

@@AtomicSnackBar yes it was and his first lead role as arnold strong

A challenge from the gods happened to those that had the favor of the gods. There were blessings and curses from the gods. In other genres, the hero depended upon his skills and abilities. In Sword And Sandal, the hero is blessed with being a song of a god and sometimes, he is guided to perform good deeds. I remember one time in the early 90’s , TNT had a marathon of Hercules and Sword and Sandal films on New Year’s called the Herc-athon. To add to the fun and enjoyment, TNT encouraged viewers to lower the volume and ad lib their own dialogue. “Don’t worry. These movies can take it,” the announcer said.

I can't imagine you wouldn't get a kick out of this one. I was impressed. Like you said, Bava understood how to create atmosphere. And now I've officially starting digging more into the films. Watched Hercules Unchained last night. I need to see the first one with Steve Reeves, but at present, I still think I lean to Reg Park. It is interesting that Rosalba did actually go on to be in a Hercules film. How substantial was her role? Looks like she was the leading lady.

@@garyreid2178 That sounds like a lot of fun. Wonder how I missed that. Though I wasn't a Sword and Sandal fan as a lad, I was really into the Sinbad movies and they hold a similar appeal, I think.

@@AtomicSnackBar Rosalba Neri was Hercules’ love interest and lead actress in Hercules And The Black Pirates. The Sinbad movies with Ray Harryhausen’s effects and a film called Captain Sinbad with Guy Williams as Sinbad, all can be viewed the same way as the Sword and Sandal movies.

As a boy with no cable television at the time, I watched and took it all in like a sponge. I remember watching Hercules And The Black Pirates on cable television. Believe me, I enjoyed every minute of the movies because it was the only time I had the television to myself. My late older brother was really into Sword and Sandal and the chop socky king fu, spaghetti western or war film and blaxploitation movies that occasionally came on during the weekends. Steve Reeves’ Hercules set the stage for Sword and Sandal. It was even alleged that Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian wrote a screenplay at the time of Conan’s popularity as a pulp fiction character. But it never came to be. Probably because of budget constraints and maybe censorship issues. The movie The Whole Wide World with Vincent D’ Onofrio as Robert E. Howard showed how the author’s life and imagination crafted the life and the world of Conan the Barbarian.

@ rexevans5477 - being the Hercules nut who started this nonsense, I recognized the creature in this movie as being the same as the ones (sans Swamp Thing's dangling spanish moss) from Hercules Meets the Moonmen. Only there's like...5 of those big guys. And Alan Steele takes over the muscle man chores. You'd like that one Sterling.

@@tonysantiago255 Cool Thanks for the fun Fact!

I'd buy that for a dollar. Heck, I'd buy that for several dollars.

@@AtomicSnackBar I'd buy that for 20 dollars!

@@rexevans5477 Hey now, let's not get too fancy around here.

Lobsters, by and large, are a very underused movie monster. Other than Ebirah, I can't think of any others off the top of my head. Probably because they look too delicious. We could just combine Red Park and the rock lobster for a Red Lobster. Oh, wait...

@@AtomicSnackBar -- I dunno Mr. S, your logic sounds kind of fishy to me -- that's 'cause Crustaceany ain't a word! I prefer Crab Monsters anyway -- deviled! Cheers Warren, who would move to Planet Claire, if the trees were orange!

@@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves I tend to go with Charles Dickens approach and accept anything with a 'y' added as being a proper adjective.

@ awarningtothecuriouswerewolves - Crabs have in fact gotten a fair share of their due in movies, such as Attack of the Crab Monsters (Creatures?), Island Claws, and the immortal classic Harryhausen film: The Mysterious Island. They must either have better agents or work for Union scale. Lobsters have always demanded a higher price. But they're worth it! Especially drawn in butter. Yum!

@@AtomicSnackBar -- Why you David Copperfield, you Oiiver Twist, you Tale of Two Cities, you! Mr. S, I'm giving you the Dickens! Cheers Warren, who is well red -- spell not so good!

I would like a Marx playset for pretty much everything I enjoy. Inframan. Thundarr. Battle Beyond the Stars. The Dungeonmaster. That would be so cool.

I'm not familiar with that one at all. Do tell.

Only the finest torsos here at the Snack Bar.

I will indeed. B-movies are what I do. Thank you kindly for watching.

@ AtomicSnackBar - You know, you make a good point here. With all the millions spent on CGI and big names, most of those contemporary movies lack what these second tier lower budget films achieve: they're FUN.

I thank you kindly. And thanks for watching it.

May sound odd, but I have never seen that in full. I am just not one for musicals. But it clearly is an important film and I do appreciate the fanbase's dedication to it. One of my Snack Bar VIPs, Tony Santiago, has some good stories about it.

@ AlanEmmons-qw6bg - Yeah, gotta admit, I had the soundtrack. And I probably knew all the lyrics... a million years ago. That's definitely Gone With the Wind. My memory, I mean. Tim is the consummate actor/performer in everything he did. One of my absolute favorite performances of his has to be as 'Darkness' in Legend. Brilliant.

This was my first real foray into peplum, so I only have Hercules in the Haunted World to go on. I plan to change that, though.

@@AtomicSnackBar The genre was really started by Ulysses, with kirk douglas, of course, roman and greek epic movies were already hollywood's usual fare, most typically as bible movies, but then of course there was cleopatra or helen of troy. Then of course it was really started by Hercules with Reeves, and the italian strongman and adventure film was born. The reeves and park's captive women were more like adventure films with a stricter though liberty taken mythological basis, the writer of captive women calling it "creative mythology". Adventure films were common, especially of the King Solomons Mines, and of course Tarzan variety. Pulp fiction and stuff like Conan were also common. These Greek subjects also and perhaps creative costumes were well known even from Shakespeare. It spawned a legion of imitations in italy., with these kindof movies all being made, with subgenres of the generic sortof classical adventure film. Another subgenre was the barbarian theme, taking place in the late roman period, such as goliath and the barbarians, with reeves first. The reeves movies are somewhat more historical accurate, but none are strictly accurate and serious serious movies, nor academically accurate either, as most movies in hollywood aren't. A notable exception to this might be kubricks space odyssey, but then, of course, he does his kubrick things on that. this was all dino de laurentiis author of adventure and genre., and of course cecille be demille paved the way for it. These movies the reeves ones were moderately sucessful at the time and in the early sixties like Jason and the argonauts, these kindof classical adventure films and films of all such nature like sinbad were definitely the coin of the realm and in vogue.

@@devinreese1397 Now the Harryhausen stuff, on the other hand, I grew up with. The Sinbad films were some of my absolute favorites as a lad. Whenever 7th Voyage would come on TV, that was a big deal at my house. I did, though, watch Hercules Unchained tonight. Hercules Against the Moon Men will probably be next.

@ AtomicSnackBar - Noooo!!! The public domain copies have had the color bleached out of them and that one is one of the worst. I finally got my hands on a good Widescreen color restored copy and what a difference. Nearly as fantasy filled as Hercules and the Haunted World. Beautiful and just as I remembered it when I saw it at a kiddee matinee in the 60s. But, I'm sure you're not as OCD about those points as me, so just enjoy.

There are typical themes in at least the Hercules proper ones. There is usually: A silly or doofy sidekick, sometimes a dwarf, sometimes as in Haunted world a half hobbit or idiot, there is Hercules' son, or real sidekick: often who gets a girl, in the reeves movies this is Ulysses, who doesnt have red hair like in Homer, in the reeves movies he gets the girls not boyish ulysses. There is Hercules' girl, Iole, this role is absent in the reg park movies, where he does interact with the evil queen, but his wife is at home, there is also of course usually an Evil queen, and there is often a prophetess or sybil.

I've heard that. I own them, or at least one of them, but haven't gotten around to watching yet. So many DVDs, so little time. Thanks for watching, Dave.

@davepiess947 - Undoubtedly! Steve was Da' Man!

Nah, Pee Wee Herman in "Hercules Unzipped"

@@w.adammandelbaum1805 Weirdly, I would probably watch that.

@ AtomicSnackBar - okay. This is becoming a bit uncomfortable considering Mr.Reuben's criminal history. Call me a little weenie if you want, but I'm out! And keep your hands in your own popcorn.

Well, generally, pre-Night of the Living Dead zombies were of the voodoo variety. Or at very least, controlled by an outside force. They are distinctly different.

@@AtomicSnackBar voodoo zombies are a thing in real life and they are people kidnapped for slavery. The thing being, everyone thinks they died. They often suffer brain damage in the voodoo stuff.

@@ICE9RLN0 I have a real interest in voodoo and hoodoo. I had a blog many years ago with a hoodoo theme and often did articles related to it.

@@AtomicSnackBar then you deleted it?

@@ICE9RLN0 I switched themes probably about 10 or so years ago. The blog is still around, use it as my website, but the hoodoo/voodoo content is long gone.

Congrats. You now join a prestigious group of drunken ne'er-do-wells here at the Snack Bar.

Drunken ne'er-do-wells here at the Snack Bar. Well done Sire. A Lifetimes supply of nostalgia coming your way as a prize.

@@TheCommonGardenTater1 And maybe a little scurvy. But not too much.

@ AtomicSnackBar - As he know, I only partake in the occasional Shirley Temple whilst playing the "Bob Burns" game. However, I am a full-time Ner-do-well. My ex-wife had harsher words for me. All true.

@@tonysantiago255 She did have some words. I didn't know the F word could be used in so many different ways.

Servings are a plenty. Enjoy, good sir.

Kind of a movie wing man of sorts. Makes Herc look all the better.

He was just a fascinating gentleman all around.

@@AtomicSnackBar he was indeed. Think about how many franchises he was involved in- Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, Sherlock Holmes, Bond, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings. I’m sure I’ve left out some. Oh yes , Fu Manchu.

@@chrisbridges4885 I saw a meme the other day I found amusing. I don't recall exactly what it said, but it was addressing all the Chuck Norris jokes and compared him to Christopher Lee and all the things he's done and implying there was no comparison.

@@AtomicSnackBar for real. I mean , Chuck is awesome, but Mr Lee was on a whole other kevel

Oh yeah, that would have been great. She would have been perfect for a role in this one.

@ PuncherOfAbs - I've been trying to introduce R.Sterling to the charms of Barbera Steele for some time now, but he's already got a lot on his plate. Just mention Laura Gemser.

@@tonysantiago255 Hey now, I've seen at least three Barbara Steele films and a bit of television. Pretty much makes me an expert, I'd say.

@ AtomicSnackBar - Hm. Depends on 'witch' films you've seen.

@@tonysantiago255 emphasis on witch