A series of murders that take place in an old, dark mansion are suspected of being committed by an ape..


Alright, so we’re talking about The Gorilla from 1930. Is it worth watching today? Only if you have a very specific taste for old, *really old*, movies. If you dig early talkies, the kind where the sound is a bit wonky and the acting feels like stage work, then maybe. It’s a definite pass for anyone wanting modern paci...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Bryan Foy

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"Alright, so we’re talking about The Gorilla from 1930. Is it worth watching today? Only if you have a very specific taste for old, *really old*, movies. If you dig early talkies, the kind where the sound is a bit wonky and the acting feels like stage work, then maybe. It’s a definite pass for anyone wanting modern pacing or actual scares. Think of it as a historical artifact with some accidental laughs. The Setup: Old House, Old Tricks The whole thing kicks off in this big, shadowy mansion, whi..."
B. Harrison Orkow, Herman Ruby, Ralph Spence
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