October 20, 2020

Borderline (1950) Pressbook

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Oct 20 2020

It’s unusual for a noir film to toss in humor and a light touch along with the criminal goings-on, but Borderline does that. Not all that well either: with Raymond Burr as the heavy and Claire Trevor and Fred MacMurry as agents not realizing they are on the same side, this story never quite finds its footing. So Borderline may be the film’s title, but it could also mean the way it doesn’t quite decide what’s serious and what’s funny, leaving the viewer precariously watching along that borderline to figure it out.

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Asylum of Satan (1972)
Mexican Lobby Card

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Oct 20 2020

Continuing our 1970s theme of satanic mayhem, here's Asylum of Satan. The illustration has a real Coney Island spook house feel to it.

Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977)
Mexican Lobby Card

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Oct 20 2020

Sure, you always think of Yvonne De Carlo as Eddie's wholesome mom on The Munsters, but she's a bit of a devil, too, you know. A school janitor gets the cheerleading squad into trouble with witches. John Carradine also manages to stop by. Originally given a PG rating, after the producer spiced it up, it received an R.

Satan’s Mistress (1982)
Mexican Lobby Card

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Oct 20 2020

This is a very large Mexican lobby card for Satan's Mistress. John Carradine did a cameo and Britt Ekland, although top-billed, didn't appear much. This movie came out around the same time as The Entity (which you really shouldn't miss). The card uses two very strong elements: a frightened, vulnerable woman and a pair of sinister, threatening eyes. Note the emphasis on sex and terror to sell theater seats.

Black Dragons (1942) Mexican Lobby Card

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Oct 20 2020

Here's a suitably mystery-hinting Mexican lobby card for Bela Lugosi's Black Dragons. Notice the "recommended for the horror club" seal of approval.