Genre films as a whole are so blessed with individuals, actors and effects people in particular, who can elevate the absolute worst schlock with just their touch
Feb 5, 2026 05:26It really is a rare situation where one person *can* make a huge difference. And there’s way more going on behind the scenes than that, but there are some movies I wouldn’t even show a dog that are classics because Savini did the kills. And you get it!
It goes back to the very beginning. Some of the most electrifying performers who’ve ever graced cinema all doing B-movies and absolutely owning them just by benefit of being there. Remove a Lugosi or Cushing and the exact same movie is DOA
