atinder The movie starts of really well, with the creepy dream like scenes but as the movie went on, it kinda of drags a bit, Yes I did fall a sleep watching this movie last night. The morning, I watch the rest of the movie, the movie started to pick up again and middle part of the movie. This didn't really feel like horror movie, it felt more like Dark Drama movie, with some decent twist and turns.. The acting wasn't to bad from the whole cast, decent, some scenes do see a bit outdated.6 out of 10, loved first few scenes in the movie

Woodyanders 1776: The stern Captain Collier (excellently played by Patrick Allen) and his sailors arrive at an English coastal community to investigate reports of "marsh phantoms" who terrorize the countryside at night. Collier suspects that the local reverend Dr. Blyss (a splendidly lively and witty performance by the great Peter Cushing) knows more than he's telling about both the "marsh phantoms" and the liquor smuggling that's been going on in the area. Ably directed by Peter Graham Scott, with a robust, rousing score by Don Banks, a snappy pace, handsome, vibrant color cinematography by Arthur Grant, a flavorsome evocation of the 18th century, a colorful script by Anthony Hinds and John Temple Smith, a few nice creepy touches (those skeletal "marsh phantoms" are genuinely spooky), and a strong central theme about redemption, this radical change-of-pace picture from renowned horror outfit Hammer Films makes for tremendously fun and stirring grand entertainment. The top-notch acting from a first-rate supporting cast qualifies as another substantial plus: Yvonne Romain as ravishing bar maid Imogene Clegg, Oliver Reed as the dashing Harry Cobtree, Michael Ripper as wily, acid-tongued coffin maker Jeremiah Mipps, Martin Benson as craven, hot-headed saloon keeper Mr. Rash, Milton Reid as a hulking, brutish mulatto, and Derek Francis as the hearty Squire Anthony Cobtree. Offbeat and original, this fine feature overall rates as a real corker.

johnrtracy Night Creatures, a/k/a/ Captain Clegg is a pretty good pirate yarn. It was based on a 1915 novel by Russell Thorndyke titled "Dr. Syn". Later this book was, in 1936, made into a film starring George Arliss. Peter Cushing, Patrick Allen, and best of all, Michael Ripper, as Jeremiah Mipps, were excellent. Michael Ripper, in his best Hammer movie role, almost stole the picture from Peter Cushing. The movie moves along pretty well and there are enough twists to keep you interested. Peter Cushing shows off his athletic ability, along with his oratory skills. Oliver Reed is quite good in his role as the Squires'son, Harry. Beware of the marsh phantoms. Enjoy! John R. Tracy.

preppy-3 In 18th century England a kind minister (Peter Cushing) in a small community is actually smuggling things to help the town. Also there are the Marsh Phantoms--skeletons that seem to ride horses at night and terrorize the town. Soldiers come to investigate.A strange film for Hammer--it's not really horror but the Marsh Phantoms (wisely used only twice) are pretty scary. I personally didn't like this too much--I've never liked historical dramas. Still it's well-done, the DVD transfer is just beautiful and it's amusing to see Cushing (having a whale of a time) playing a minister and Olver Reed as the romantic lead! I just found the story muddled and figured out the twist at the end long before it was revealed.Not a disaster--just so-so. I give it a 7.