tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post115021267772743788..comments2024-03-28T00:08:13.399-07:00Comments on Taliesin meets the vampires: Twins of Evil - reviewTaliesin_ttlghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-19293303360064112832012-03-04T23:20:44.357-08:002012-03-04T23:20:44.357-08:00Hi Ollie, sorry to hear about your PC problems - t...Hi Ollie, sorry to hear about your PC problems - there is nothing worse.<br /><br />I am aware of the Hutson novelisation, indeed you can read my thoughts on it <a href="http://taliesinttlg.blogspot.com/2012/01/twins-of-evil-review.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Once you've read it, let me know if you agree or disagree with my assessment :)Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-59582084805128122692012-03-04T09:42:06.179-08:002012-03-04T09:42:06.179-08:00Hello Andy, long time I know but I've had LONG...Hello Andy, long time I know but I've had LONG PC problems.<br /><br />If you didn't know Shaun Hutson has novelized this classic, I've ordered my copy from Amazon<br /><br />http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0099556197/sr=8-5/qid=1330772200/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1330772200&sr=8-5&seller=OllieMugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121652679353522702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-11891918504727319832009-02-08T22:25:00.000-08:002009-02-08T22:25:00.000-08:00The vmpire being the servnt of Satan makes things...The vmpire being the servnt of Satan makes things simple and makes the crucifix aversion meaningful. However, I like the variety that has come into the genre. Be it egyptian demon possession or the betrayal of Christ, be it alien entity or spirit possession. Be it genetic mutation or evolution. The vampire has become one of the most maleable archetypes and in this is the strength.<BR/><BR/>This is certainly up there amongst my favourites, as well as Captain Kronos, Horror of dracula etc...Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-40771593363755807442009-02-08T16:41:00.000-08:002009-02-08T16:41:00.000-08:00Also, I think part of the reason the film is so da...Also, I think part of the reason the film is so dark and disturbing is because just before filming Peter Cushing's wife passed away and he still agreed to do the film, and I think his despair carried onto his performance as this is his most dark performance in a Hammer film I imagine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-15805556041880530262009-02-08T16:15:00.000-08:002009-02-08T16:15:00.000-08:00This is my favourite Hammer film save for Scars of...This is my favourite Hammer film save for Scars of Dracula. They don't make films like these anymore and for some reason vampire films of this ilk are done quite well when filmed in a Germanic setting. I liked back in the old days when the origins of vampires were simple (read: servants of satan) same with Nosferatu etc - not Judas Iscariot or from Ancient Egypt possessed by the spirt Amel ala Anne Rice or the other countless origins. <BR/><BR/>The sets and costumes of these movies are excellent, and using a British cast for vampire films is always bounds ahead of other productions. There is something about the technocolour matte of the film print back then too along with the fake bright, red blood that make these films great. Vampire Circus is another hammer film that I think is similar to this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-82157187846746442462007-02-26T17:21:00.000-08:002007-02-26T17:21:00.000-08:00I'm glad I was able to see it, it is not available...I'm glad I was able to see it, it is not available in the US.<BR/><BR/>Not only has it become one of may favorite Hammer films (Brides is still my fav). But I also got tunred onto a true fan of the vampires, keep up the good work.micehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313745293759053621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-41297125402591910772007-02-24T00:19:00.000-08:002007-02-24T00:19:00.000-08:00Cheers Mice,Nice write up and some great screensho...Cheers Mice,<BR/><BR/>Nice write up and some great screenshotsTaliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-66557810722266314132007-02-23T14:15:00.000-08:002007-02-23T14:15:00.000-08:00This is a great writeup. I saw the film and have a...This is a great writeup. I saw the film and have a little write up of my own.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.miceland.com/index.php/weblog/twins_of_evil/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="miceland TOE">miceland TOE</A>micehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313745293759053621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-73157076617259489702007-02-23T14:11:00.000-08:002007-02-23T14:11:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.micehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313745293759053621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-1150305672829331522006-06-14T10:21:00.000-07:002006-06-14T10:21:00.000-07:00Mark, I personally think the film is great and I w...Mark, I personally think the film is great and I would recommend you giving it a go... <BR/><BR/>that said, Lust for a Vampire... given your wife's feelings about the vampire lovers... perhaps not the best one to go for, heh... it is very much an exploitation flick and with the story as it is there is very little excuse... except for the "but it has vampires, and it's a Hammer"<BR/><BR/>Just four more Hammer movies to go...Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-1150229367506059282006-06-13T13:09:00.000-07:002006-06-13T13:09:00.000-07:00Sounds great. I've not seen the last two films you...Sounds great. I've not seen the last two films you've reviewed (<I>Lust for a Vampire</I> and this one), but now I feel I need to make at least an effort to see <I>Twins of Evil</I>. <BR/><BR/>I've always heard <I>Twins of Evil</I> isn't one of the better Hammer productions, and so I never really tried to seek it out. But we seem to have similar tastes when it comes to Hammer vampire flicks, so I think I'll make a more concentrated effort to find it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com