Fringes of Horror: The Phantom of the Convent (1934)

The Rating System

All opinions are my own. We are all different. What I may think is great, you may this terrible. Don't let my opinios stop you from exploring the vast world of horror in all media.

~Mind Blowing: Search for this movie immediately. It can only be described as pure greatness and possible an instant classic.

~So Good: Highly recommended because for one reason or another it stands out above the usual fair. Put the movie on your radar as it wont disappoint.

~In the Middle: The movie is a nothing special, average affair. It may entertain in the short term but it will be easily forgettable in the long haul.

~Warning: This movie is a cliched driven slop of familiar territory. Only watch if you're really of fan of this type of material.

~Steaming Pile: The movie is absolute garbage, a complete bore, and not worth the time or effort.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

The Phantom of the Convent (1934)

AKA: Fantasma del Convento

Starring: Enrique del Campo, Jorge Pezet
Director: Fernando De Fuentes

Premise:
Three friends get lost in the forest and seek shelter in a monastery. Once their the group of friends start to hallucinate.

My Take:
An eerie tale from the early days of Mexican cinema. It does decent job keeping things interesting.

Rating: In the middle