I have been trying to remember the title of a movie I used to watch almost 20 years ago. Someone suggested it was this one, but I just need verification of a scene to know for sure.
Is there a scene near the end of the movie where a man follows a woman into a cave in the desert and at the end of the tunnel comes to a chasm? Across the chasm is a ledge. He sees the woman, and I think there was a bright light.
Anybody able to refresh my memory?
Thanx in advance...
Right scene, wrong movie: the movie scene you describe is in "It came from Outer Space" where one of the shapeshifter creatures tried to lure "John Putnam" to his death by falling into the chasm.
shareThen again, it could be this one; though I'm happy to bow to the authority of anyone who, unlike myself, has actually *seen* the film!
I've read the book several times and what you describe could pass quite happily for a Hollywood interpretation of the book's ending.
The book end thusly (spoilers to anyone who hasn't read the book [or, presumably, seen the film....]!):
They're not in a desert, but they climb fifty-feet up a cliff; follow a ledge on the cliff-face to a cave; go through the cave into a chasm which is partially bridge by a rock spur and a balanced rock; cross the chasm by means of a plank of wood they've brought for the purpose; follow through several further tunnels, caves and passageways until they arrive in a final room, wherein they discover a rolling pillar of fire into which the woman steps.
*Shrugs*. I can see why your friend my think it was this film. But, as I say, I haven't actually seen the film; I've only read the book. Just putting in a little extra information in case you need some. :)
Hi, I'm wondering if the movie is SHE, but the one from 1965, not the 1935 version. The '65 version takes place in a desert, with Ursala Andress as the main female character. The '35 version takes place in ice and snow. The H. Rider Haggard book actually takes place in a jungle (if I recall). Regardless, I recommend the book and both versions. Great story, good movies. (Just as an aside, if you ever were a fan of Rumpole of the Old Bailey on PBS, he often refers to his wife as "she who must be obeyed".)
sharewell you know,this novel "she" by rider haggard has a great deal of importance to me,but this film version of 1935 is very poorly made.you know there is a huge difference in skipping the details(due to technicalities involved vs the technology available)and changing the original plot.in this movie the director has changed the plot at so many times.this is absurd.
shareI always enjoy reading H. Rider Haggard books. They take you to imaginary places and engrossing adventures. Brings out the adventurer/adventuress in us and stimulates the imagination.
Yes, plots and details can get changed. Ah well. It's the producer/director's prerogative to make a film what they choose to. We may or may not like it, but that's they way it is. One can only hope someone else will come along with a love for the book and try to make it more true to form. I find it quite common to have a book I love turned into a movie that barely delivers the impact that the book did. My only satisfaction is that maybe the movie interests someone unfamiliar with the book to be curious enough to read the book and thus discover the true treasure of the original story as meant by the author!