Night of the Blood Beast + Attack of the Giant Leeches 11/05/24

This ’50s cult monster double bill was produced by the Corman brothers Roger and Gene. The first re-plays ideas from several Sci-fi classics on a shoestring budget, and squeaks by with a novel wrinkle of its own. Using some of the same crew and actors, the second item is even cheaper. It hasn’t a single original idea, yet occupies a proud roost in cult circles owing to the opportune casting of hottie Yvette Vickers. That there Liz Walker would still be steamin’ up the swamp, if them consarned scum-Leeches hadn’t-a sucked up all her fine bayou blood. Durn pests. The extras include full commentary coverage by Tom Weaver. On Blu-ray from Film Masters.
11/05/24