Carnival of Souls (1962)
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While Carnival of Souls generally doesn't look too bad, especially for the budget it had, there is an occasional crude and grainy look. The story is in places a little too thin and simple, with an abrupt ending with not much signs of a... read more
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“Carnival of Souls may not be a personal favourite or a masterpiece, but it is an incredibly effective film and was an inspiration for many film-makers.
While Carnival of Souls generally doesn't look too bad, especially for the budget it had, there is an occasional crude and grainy look. The story is in places a little too thin and simple, with an abrupt ending with not much signs of a pay-off, and, with the exception of creepy Herk Harvey and especially touchingly vulnerable Candace Hilligoss (who allows one to completely identify with her even with just a telling glance), the acting is not that great with some of the minor players looking as if they weren't sure what to do with themselves.
The setting is beautifully realised however, being both dream-like and appropria” read more
"Nainen hukkuu ja lähtee toiseen kaupunkiin soittelemaan kirkkourkuja. Suuren taivaan alle jämähtänyt keskilännen pikkukaupunki on sopiva miljöö kiirastuleksi. Tilanne ei äidy silti kovinkaan ahdistavaksi päähenkilön kummitusmaisen aneemisen olemuksen, tylsänä moljottavien peuransilmien tähden. Tosin välillä nainen kirkuu ja juoksee yllättävän kovaa korkkareilla. Tyylikkäästi tunnelmoivien kauhujaksojen mykkämontaasimaisuus on elokuvan parasta antia. Myös aavemainen urkumu"