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Hammer at their very best, 18 avril 2004
Auteur : RDenial de Detroit
This is one spooky film, yet there are no horror or supernatural elements per se, even though it feels like there are. Probably my favorite film from my childhood along with Disney's "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh". It was years later before I discovered that they had the same source material and they were released the same year. Disney sued Hammer over rights to the character of Dr. Syn, so Hammer changed the main characters name to Dr. Blyss, and the Scarecrow became a supporting character instead of the lead.
I have to disagree with the reviewer who called this a confusing mess, as the storyline is pretty basic and quite clear cut. The movie is filled with such atmosphere that you can practically get a cough from the constant fog. The highlight of the film is the Marsh Phantoms, a group of smugglers who dress up as skeleton and ride skeleton horses. It is a very eerie sight to see.
Special mention should be made of the incredibly beautiful Yvonne Romaine. She only made a handful of films yet she may possibly be the most beautiful woman who ever appeared on screen.
I have heard that the reason this film is not available is that Universal (I think) has the rights to it and refuses to do anything with it. Sad for all of us.
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The Hammer That Time Forgot..., 2 septembre 1999
Auteur : simon-118 de London
One of Hammer's finest films yet unseen for years. It has not been broadcast on British television since 1981 when it was under its American title, Night Creatures. But it's a wonderful little movie. Peter Cushing is on fine form as is the ever-reliable Patrick Allen and Oliver Reed gives a nice performance as an innocent young man (as if!) The irreplaceable Michael Ripper gets a bigger role here than in most of his films and shines too with a nice line in sarcasm. The story is fun and the location filming is very pleasant (actually Denham in Bucks and not Dymchurch at all!) but the thing that lifts this movie to classic status is the electrifying scenes of the Marsh Phantoms, a brilliant realisation of real fear. Remarkably considering that the viewer is aware from the start that they are villagers dressed up, their appearance is incredibly convincing! The opening sequence of scrolling scene setting and narration with a faint glimpse of a skeletal figure on horseback weaving through the background is only a hint of the awesome scenes that follow. After that the film settles down to good historical adventure, lively and funny and only occasionally marred by slapstick, as in the fight in the church. A neglected gem from a more simplistic age.
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Brilliant!, 5 août 2006
Auteur : José Luis Rivera Mendoza (jluis1984) de Mexique
Hammer Films, the British studio famous for their horror films of the 50s and 60s, produced "Captain Clegg" based on Russell Thorndike's novel, "Doctor Syn: A Tale of the Romney Marsh". An atypical choice for Hammer, this swashbuckling melodrama had the bad luck of being produced the same year as Disney's version of another Dr. Syn novel ("The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh"), which forced Hammer to change the names of the characters to avoid legal issues. Disney's competition and the fact that it was not exactly a horror movie (despite being called "Night Creatures" in the U.S.) contributed to send the film to oblivion for several years. After being lost in limbo, "Captain Clegg" is finally available again, and now it's possible to see this wonderful lost treasure in all its glory.
Set back in the 18th-century, the Royal Crown suspects that smuggling is being done near Dymchurch, so Captain Collier (Patrick Allen) and his crew to investigate. After they arrive, they learn of the legends of the ghosts of Romney Marsh and the curse of the pirate Captain Clegg, but Collier believes that it's all superstitions, and continues his investigations. Collier suspects that the kind village priest, the Reverend Dr. Blyss (Peter Cushing) knows more about the smuggling that what it seems and he'll do whatever is necessary to discover the truth. Even if that means to face the curse of Captain Clegg.
"Captain Clegg" is a wonderful and sadly forgotten film that mixes everything that made Hammer famous in the horror genre with the classic swashbuckling adventures of old. The amazing and beautiful sets and costumes, the cleverly written plots, and the brilliant performances of the cast combine to create a terrific and very enjoyable film. The fact that its director, Peter Graham Scott had a lot of experience with drama and ensemble casts definitely was a defining factor in the result, and while certainly different than most of other Hammer films, the movie retains that certain magic the Studio gave to everything it did.
The film is a better adaptation to Russell Thorndike's novel than Disney's mainly in the fact that the screenplay (by John Temple-Smith) retains the character's anti-hero status, and plays with his dubious morality. Forecasting the renewal of cinema of the 60s, the film has not a definite good and evil, it's all gray scales and the very well constructed characters move from one side to the other in a very realistic manner. The film also makes an interesting point of how our past actions can affect us in the future. Like they did with the horror genre, Hammer modernizes the swashbuckling melodrama with great power and superb care.
The acting is the film's strongest feature and basically every member of the cast is remarkably good. Hammer regular Peter Cushing gives one of his best performances ever and he seems to enjoy the whole movie. It's a joy to watch him in a more complex character than his usual heroic Van Helsing or his wickedly evil Victor Frankenstein. Oliver Reed is also present and his performance as young Harry Cobtree is quite effective. Along with Yvonne Romain they form the romance side of the film and both of them have great chemistry. Patrick Allen and Michael Ripper complete the cast with equally good performances as the script gives everyone a chance to shine.
The film is near perfect and very enjoyable, as it delivers its mix of action, well-handled suspense and old school melodrama blends together smoothly delivering high doses of entertainment. However, some of its scenes at first sight seem definitely outdated (as always happen), later they become part of the film's charm and add to the fun of the story. It was near tragic that the film nearly got lost due to its legal problems and probably bad marketing, as while its American title and its Hammer pedigree suggest Horror, it's far from being in the genre which may turn off viewers expecting a scare-fest.
"Captain Clegg" is a very enjoyable film that modernizes swashbuckling films and gives the chance to watch a different side of Hammer and a wonderful performance by Peter Cushing. It's definitely a must-see and fans of period films filled with suspense and adventure will feel right at home here. A wonderful lost treasure that finally sees light again. 9/10
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One of Hammer's very best., 2 février 2005
Auteur : Tlaloc de Australie
While Britains's Hammer film company made their reputation with remakes of the hoary old horror staple potboilers such as their Draculas and their Frankensteins, their true strength was in the creation of relatively small budget genre films that shone with matchless originality and talent. "Captain Clegg" is Hammer Films at their very best.
The story concerns Captain Collier of the English Customs Service arriving in a small seaside town in search of smugglers and of his old arch nemesis, the pirate, Captain Clegg. he soon discovers that things in the village are not as simple as they seem. For a start, there are the "marsh phantoms" which are more than capable of frightening people to death, and then there is evidence of large quantities of illegal rum. The plot thickens as Collier seizes the trail and as the villagers fight back in ways quite unexpected for people familiar with this kind of story. Captain Clegg is a rare blend of horror, suspense and swashbuckling comedy that would not be emulated until 2003's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Legend of the Black Pearl." The plot is full of twists and evil jokes and never lets anything get in the way of what is after all, simply a rollicking good yarn.
The acting is frequently nothing short of breathtaking. Peter Cushing as the Reverend Doctor Blyss is at the top of his very considerable form and delivers an masterful performance. "Doctor Blyss" is a fully rounded and complex antihero character of undeniable magnetism and amazing power. A young and almost unbelievably handsome Oliver Reed delivers an arch and catlike performance that with have viewers rolling in the aisles on one hand and swooning on the other. Michael Ripper delivers what may have been the performance of his career, his character, "Jeremiah Mipps" is worthy of the great Leonard Rossiter at his best.
"Captain Clegg" AKA "Night Creatures" is not a perfect film, but it is one which has found an abiding place in my heart. A true classic, I cannot remember it without smiling.
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Lost Hammer treasure, 3 octobre 2005
Auteur : The_Void de Beverley Hills, England
I'd be lying if I said that Night Creatures is one of Hammer's finest hours, but even with lesser material; the studio manages to inject lots of fun into the proceeds, and the stellar cast shines throughout. This is actually something of a departure from the studio's usual horror fare, and it actually reminds me more of Fritz Lang's Moonfleet than the rest of the studio's output. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. My favourite aspect of Hammer's work is that you can always expect lots of imagination and films that are different from the norm, and so this film delivers on that front. The story follows the fortunes of a society of smugglers, lead by the upstanding citizen and reverend, Dr Blyss and kept in fear by the sinister threat of the phantoms that roam the surrounding marshes. The king decides to dispatch a troop of his best men to investigate the allegations of smuggling, and while there they find that local superstitions of 'marsh phantoms' may actually be true. This isn't the only thing they discover, and as the story moves on; we find that not everything in this society is what it seems.
The main downfall for this film is the plotting. When it gets going, it's actually quite exciting; but the film can be dull during it's downtime and this brings the positive elements down with it. The fact that there isn't a great deal of horror doesn't help it either, especially since it's billed as horror along with most of the rest of Hammer's oeuvre. There's some good imagery on display, however, and the phantoms themselves represent the best of it. They really have to be seen to be believed. In today's age of special effects, it makes you wonder how Hammer ever thought they could get away with it - but not only have they done just that, they've made it work to the film's advantage! The effects are extremely silly, but they fit so well with the rest of the film that I wouldn't have it any other way. The cast is excellent, with Hammer icon Peter Cushing delivering an excellent camp performance, and Oliver Reed not far behind him in terms of the billing. Hammer stalwart Michael Ripper ensures that we know it's a Hammer film, and on the whole; despite not being one of the studio's masterpieces, this flawed film is well worth seeing for the Hammer fan. And now that there's a shiny new DVD out...nobody has an excuse not to!
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a lost masterpiece, 7 février 2005
Auteur : shaldna
i first saw this movie at a special screening at a hammer convention several years ago in London. until that morning i'd never even heard of it.
after watching it, in all it's Technicolor glory (they just don't make films like that anymore)i can't understand why it hasn't been screened in so long. funny, dramatic and a damn good story, classic cinema in it's finest. the wonderfully gifted and ever so slightly chilling peter cushing joins forces with a young and rather dashing oliver Reid to protect a girl, a treasure, a secret past and a pretty lucrative smuggling gig.
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Enjoyable addition to the Hammer Legacy, 4 juillet 2004
Auteur : erwan_ticheler de Amsterdam, Holland
"Captain Clegg" is definitely not the best Hammer movie ever (that is in my opinion "Dracula"(1958) which is one of the best horror movies ever by the way) but it still generates some fine acting and a pleasing 80 minutes of non pretentious fun.
This is not a genuine horror movie,it is more a costume drama with some horror elements but it never becomes scary of gruesome.The best part of the movie is the acting by Hammer legend Peter Cushing.He carries the movie with his usual skills,it is a shame that he was never recognized as a first class actor which he is in my view.Only George Lucas gave him a big time role in the original "Star Wars"(1977).The other actors also do their best.There is a wonderful performance from Patrick Allen and even Oliver Reed is not annoying.
Overall,I can't say that is a classic but it is enjoyable in ways that is difficult to explain.It probably is the strength of Peter Cushing that helps a lot. 6/10
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This one is special!, 18 décembre 2005
Auteur : A_Roode de Halifax, Nova Scotia
Of course being a Hammer fan I am completely biased. How anyone can not fall in love with Hammer films is beyond me (unless of course they watched the wretched 'Dracula AD 1972.' That however is a different review...). The colorized films are gorgeous to look at and 'Captain Clegg,' or 'Night Creatures' as it as also known is no different. Starkly contrasted visual sets make this film a joy to watch.
And then there is Peter Cushing. Cushing is always a joy to watch in any role, but I can't help but feel he must have enjoyed 'Captain Clegg' greatly. No vampires. No Frankensteins. No slime creatures. No creeping flesh. Peter Cushing acts in about as mainstream of a role as there was. Clearly he is enjoying himself and that only helps to make it a better film for the rest of us.
I won't get into plot details other than to say the film is about a group of late 18th Century smugglers in a village trying to outwit a patrol of the King's Revenue collectors. The film is far too short and you'll find yourself crying out for more. It runs at an extremely quick pace from open to close.
Something else remarkable in this film are the vivid characterizations. Hammer often skimps on those and proceeds directly to the monster. This is not the case here. You get to sink your teeth into several of the characters as this is very much as ensemble piece. Oliver Reed is strong, Cushing is magnificent, Michael Ripper is very good, and even Yvonne Romain is given some material to work with. Speaking of her, she turns in a very good performance. There is a fine balance of sweetness and menace she lives in. There are characters who love and seek to protect her and there are other characters with lustier, earthier goals. One particular scene has her working in the tavern serving drinks surrounded by rowdy, lecherous and leering sailors. Her character wants to be anywhere else -- it is hard to miss. She creates such empathy that its a shame as an actress her career wasn't longer. I think this film demonstrates that she great when given the chance to shine.
The most pleasant surprise is the philosophical depth that the film offers. It is in many ways is a meditation on life, on our past and how we may or may not be able to escape from it. The film asks if we are defined not only by what we do, but if the deeds we do can be erased or if we're to wear them forever like chains.
This is a special film which, until recently, was virtually impossible to see. Newly released on DVD, it can finally get the attention it deserves. WATCH THIS FILM. Treat yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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One of Hammer's greatest achievements, tragically obscure., 8 juin 2009
Auteur : Killer_Queen666 de Etats-Unis
*** Ce commentaire peut contenir des spoilers ***
One of the most fascinating characters in fiction has always been the Reverend/Dr. Christopher Syn aka. Captain Clegg aka. the Scarecrow; a character who is alternatively hero, villain, and pitiable victim. He's also one of the first character's to fit the archetype of masked hero, making him an interesting precursor to Pulp heroes like the Shadow and later Super Heroes like Batman. Several films have have been made featuring the character, all surprisingly good. Strangely, despite translating well; the character and his film adaptations remain obscure.
Too bad. This film not only remains the best of the three Dr. Syn adaptations, but one of Hammer's finest moments. Possibly a reason for the film's obscurity is that it was marketed as a horror film under the ridiculous name 'Night Creatures' with a rather Blah! premise: Skeleton Horsemen. A shame, the film is a complicated film which works as a mystery, romance, thriller, comedy and historical drama. It may not be a horror film, but don't let that spoil it for you, because it has all the atmosphere and elements that made Hammer the legend it is that could never be booted(although Amicus came damn close!)even if they don't involve real ghosts and goblins.
The film begins firing on all cylinders to an unforgettable opening sequence where a pirate(Big Milton Reid)known as the Mullatto is decreed guilty of raping the wife of ruthless pirate captain Nathaniel Clegg. His tongue is cut out and he is marooned; grunting like an otter.
DAMN!!! Now that's how you begin a thriller! Flash forward to 1792 where a man is mysteriously murdered by a gang of smugglers wearing luminescent skeleton costumes in Romney Marsh, England; it's genuinely scary, with a real Halloween mood. I know I said this wasn't a horror film, but I also said it wouldn't disappoint(Hammer)horror fans either!
The basic plot involves the conflict between the smugglers and King George's Revenue Men and Press Gangs. Reverend Blyss(Peter Cushing as the Dr. Syn character); leader of the smugglers is a stern, but kindly man, and he will stop at nothing to protect his town from the invaders led by Captain Collier(Patrick Allan). All of this leads to conflict inside and out, particularly for star crossed lover's Sir Harry(Oliver Reed)& Imogene(Yvonne Romaine)whose relationship is already pressured by the typical 'Rich boy, poor girl' scenario, Imogenes's lecherous, abusive step dad Mr. Rash is no help either, neither is Harry's duties as Blyss's sidekick, but at least Blyss is kind, almost fatherly to both of them. Things don't look so hot for Rev. Blyss when a certain tongueless member of Collier's crew(found on a desert island..,.hmm...) starts getting violent whenever he sees him...hmmm....and Blyss seems awfully protective of Imogene, who IS a shade darker than everyone else...
What makes the Smugglers vs. Navy plot work is that even though the smugglers are the heroes; the plot isn't in black and white. Collier is a ruthless, nasty man with torture methods almost as bad as Captain Clegg's, but he's also a man of honor, courage and seems to have respect for his adversaries. He IS just doing his job and never seems to gloat over his victories, he's also somewhat dense and ends up the butt of hat jokes by Blyss. But his men are no better than the pirates we see at the beginning, and the abuse they heap on the Mullatto is hard to watch. Sure, he's a rapist and killer, but they don't know that or care and simply tease him for their own amusement. The smugglers, like I said, are the heroes, but they are not glamorous figures. They are simply impoverished, mostly good-natured folk doing whatever they can to make ends meet. But they aren't entirely pitiable either, their methods of smuggling and disguise smack entirely of the KKK. They also systematically murder anyone they see as a traitor, and some, like Rash, are pure evil. Yet, you can't help but want to see the main characters in Blyss's group come out on top. Even the vile Mullatto has a few moments of pathos.
...And the plot thickens when Rash discovers a secret of Imogene's, and the Mullatto get's loose, too....
The greatest strength of the film is that we come to care about the characters, even the villains. And the acting helps the viewer immensely. Peter Cushing is fantastic as Blyss/Clegg. Humorous, sweet, fatherly, but also stern and mysterious. Cushing is so good that he can even portray lying so well that if we didn't know he was lying, we might believe it. Reed is fantastic as Harry; even though you know Ollie would be downing that smuggled wine in real life within minutes. Yvonne Romaine makes for an effective ingénue, but can also defend herself, her search for identity is very convincingly played. Patrick Allen makes Collier a likable character when he could've been a cardboard villain. Milton Reid is terrifying as the Mullatto, but also funny and sad. Michael Ripper also shines as Mipps, the comedy relief church sexton. The cinematography is Oscar-worthy, and the mood is both creepy and adventuresome.
Hunt this one down, you won't regret it. Even if you have to buy it from Marsh smugglers.~
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Cushing is good, but the plot isn't, 19 septembre 2005
Auteur : bensonmum2 de Tennessee
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The Crown, suspecting smuggling and tax evasion, sends Captain Collier to investigate the inhabitants of a seaside village. What he finds is a small community where things just don't seem right. The locals, even the Reverend, seem to be hiding something. But the only thing the Captain's investigation turns up for sure is a roving band of horrific marsh creatures. Are these horse-riding, living-dead things for real or are they just a ploy on the part of the smugglers to keep prying eyes at bay?
What Works:
- Peter Cushing, of Course. I've said it before and I'll say it again – I don't care how bad, boring, or pointless the material, Peter Cushing always seems to rise above what he's presented with and gives a fantastic performance. If you ignore the haircut (just joking), Cushing's work in Night Creatures is among his best.
- The Rest of the Cast. And the good acting in Night Creatures goes well beyond Cushing. The rest of the cast is just as good. Oliver Reed, Michael Ripper, Patrick Allen, and the incredibly beautiful Yvonne Romain are all excellent.
- The Marsh Creatures. The first time the marsh creatures are shown, it's quite a sight. Although not as creepy as the dead horsemen from The Blind Dead series, they're very comparable. Add to that the scarecrow with the moving eyes and you've got a really nice horror moment.
What Doesn't Work:
- Not Enough of the Marsh Creatures. The marsh creatures are the real highlight of the movie for me. But, with only two brief appearances, there is not enough of them. More marsh creatures might have made this a real winner.
- Too Predictable. The big twist ending was, at least for me, telegraphed from a mile away. Without giving anything away, I'll just say that the relationships between the characters are far too easy to predict. There's no subtlety as to what is coming next. The supposed surprise at the end of Night Creatures (which wasn't much of a surprise) really hurt a lot of what came before.
While I may never look at Night Creatures as the best thing Hammer ever did, it's entertaining enough. Ultimately, had the movie provided more in the way of surprises, I'm sure I would have enjoyed it much more. As it is, it's a terrific opportunity to watch two of my favorite actors, Peter Cushing and Oliver Reed, at their best.
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