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
It 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!
Feb 5, 2026 05:30It 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
