According to Fuller's recollections, Loretta King bribed Wood into casting her as Janet, with promises of securing further funding for the film. [7] The film otherwise follows the template of the Poverty Row horror films of the 1940s. Director. In the nearby woods, two hunters are caught in the "raging thunderstorm". Assembly & Color is required. T echnically speaking, Bride of the Monster was Lugosi’s last film role. Starring: Tor Johnson, Bela Lugosi. Craig considers this to be one of Lugosi's finest roles, citing the surprisingly energetic performance of the aging actor. When Vornoff takes her prisoner, he has definite plans for her. Written by Alex Gordon and Ed Wood. Wonder Festival Japan Winter 2017. When Vornoff takes her prisoner, he has definite plans for her. and a resin sculpted hair head. Elstree Hill Entertainment. Edward D. Wood Jr. In 1994, the biopic Ed Wood, directed by Tim Burton, alleged that Wood and the filmmakers stole the mechanical octopus (previously used in the film Wake of the Red Witch) from the Republic Studios backlot, while failing to steal the motor which enabled the prop to move realistically, although, by the director's admission, the film preferred narrative interest over historical accuracy. [6], The film premiered at Hollywood's Paramount theater in May 1955, under the title Bride of the Atom. [4] The film was reportedly completed and released through a deal with Samuel Z. Arkoff. [7], The final scenes, with the mushroom cloud of the nuclear explosion, use stock footage from the blast of a thermonuclear weapon ("hydrogen bomb"). Archives. This film served as a sequel of sorts to Bride. This episode was aired October 4, 2002. Back in the secret laboratory, Vornoff uses a wave of his hand to summon Janet to his current location. Additional information. The Bride of the Swamp Monster follows the episode Farmer Hunter, Farmer Hunted. My opinion is that there are many, many worse directors out there, because at least Wood's movies were fun and entertaining, unlike many of those made by the likes of Roland Emmerich or Michael Bay, directors who are able to work with budgets a 1000 times bigger than Wood I might add! BRIDE OF THE MONSTER (1955) Director: Edward D. Wood Jr. Legend Films . The owner is a scientist, Dr. Eric Vornoff, and the giant is his mute assistant, Lobo. BearManor Media. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Bubbling Over … The film is considered to have Wood's biggest budget ($70,000). Unfortunately the inaccurate claim managed to achieve urban legend status, and it keeps circulating.[5][6]. Of course it's a hoot, but the rest of the picture isn't anywhere near as bad as many claim and is comparable to say 'The Devil Bat', which Lugosi starred in back in the 1940s. While Strowski searches the house, Vornoff arrives to greet him. Watch the video for Bride of the Monster from Kitty in a Casket's Horror Express for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it. The reporter behind the newspaper reports is Janet Lawton, Craig's fiancée. Alternative Title Bride of the Atom. Shop Bride of the Monster bride of frankenstein masks designed by schockgraphics as well as other bride of frankenstein merchandise at TeePublic. [7] Rob Craig makes an argument for including the film in a subgenre of Cold War-themed thrillers along with Kiss Me Deadly (1955), The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959), On the Beach (1959), The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Dr. Strangelove (1964), Seven Days in May (1964) and Fail-Safe (1964). The movie opened in Hollywood in May 1955 with the title Bride of the Atom. [6] Lugosi's fee for the film is estimated to have been 1000 dollars. Ever since The Golden Turkey Awards chose Ed Wood as the world's worst director back in the 80s there have been a lot of people who automatically dismiss all Ed Wood movies as garbage. [2], In a stretch of woods, two hunters are caught in a "raging thunderstorm".
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