tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post1881824252240906574..comments2023-10-20T13:34:46.654-07:00Comments on Kevin's Movie Corner: Shanks; The MagicianKevin Deanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-82596775475113462802010-03-23T20:07:58.302-07:002010-03-23T20:07:58.302-07:00MACABRE isn't a bad movie...just not as good a...MACABRE isn't a bad movie...just not as good as others. But it had a fun gimmick: during its origina theatrical run, viewers received a certificate for a $1,000 life insurance policy from Lloyds of London in case they died of fright watching the pic.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-43316745566625131052010-03-23T08:59:36.269-07:002010-03-23T08:59:36.269-07:00Thanks, Rick. I tend to enjoy William Castle movie...Thanks, Rick. I tend to enjoy William Castle movies, but I've never seen "Macabre." I'll take your word for it. <br /><br />I did love John Goodman's director, obviously based on Castle, in Joe Dante's underrated "Matinee."Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-62422457231634480112010-03-22T21:16:12.758-07:002010-03-22T21:16:12.758-07:00Kevin, I really enjoyed these reviews (especially ...Kevin, I really enjoyed these reviews (especially since I missed SHANKS). You know, William Castle made some pretty ho-hum movies (e.g., MACABRE), but also produced his fair share of very interesting ones like HOMICIDAL and, apparently, SHANKS.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.com