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Post by Luna on Oct 27, 2011 3:30:25 GMT
With Halloween a few days off, I thought that it would be appropriate to ask what everyone's favorite Dwight-horror film is.
I'm torn between "Dracula" and "The bride of Frankenstein". My favorite monster would be the vampire, and "Dracula" is filled with so much gothic atmosphere, not to mention Dwight's tour de force performance as Renfield, that at times I lean toward that film as being my favorite. However, it does have it's weak spots and from a technical stand-point "Bride" is superior, with it's black wit, highly eccentric characters and fantastic plot. I guess that I will call it a tie between the two for the moment.
So, what is your favorite Dwight-horror film?
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Post by Mrs Vindecco on Oct 28, 2011 12:33:32 GMT
Good question Luna.
Performance wise, I'll say Renfield. It was the role that gave Dwight plenty to do but as an actual film, it has so many flaws. Basically the moment Dracula & Renfield arrive in England plunges into a rather dull drama with only the appearances of Dwight, Lugosi and Van Sloan saving it from complete tedium. If the film, kept up the same momentum of the first ten minutes, then I would have a very different opinion. Universal probably should have altered the Hamilton Deane version more. I agree there are very nice Gothic images and sets but don't seem fully utilised like they were in the Spanish version.
I think as a film, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein are better because they are better paced, never slip into tedium or rely on purile dialogue and the majority of characters are well rounded and the performances are not wooden. My only criticism is there is not enough Dwight.
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Post by liz on Oct 28, 2011 20:44:20 GMT
I think Frankenstein is my favorite. It's a lot creepier than Dracula, but I agree with Mrs. V.. Performance-wise, I dig Renfield the most.
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Post by Monk's Moll on Nov 2, 2011 20:56:02 GMT
I agree with you ladies, although I have to say this:IMHO Frankenstein is great, but Renfield and Fritz both spin my wheels *kisses her R and F dolls*  . |
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Post by mblood93 on Jun 12, 2012 4:29:56 GMT
My personal favorite film of his is of course Dracula. What hasn't been said about his performance as Renfield. All I can say is that it's my favorite of his and got him catapulted up on my list of my Top 10 Favorite Actors.
I think while Dracula is slow and creaky, that's the whole point of it. The silence and the gothic visuals makes the atmosphere so surrealistic that it's fantastic. And like my friend Rick wrote, while Dracula doesn't excel in camera movement, the images you see are very powerful.
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