Is This appropriate for children? - The House That Dripped Blood (1971) Discussion

[–] sillyspaghetti 16 years ago

No gore or nudity. The violence is next to nothing. I scare easily but I liked this as a kid.

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[–] James12345203799 16 years ago

We obviously can't forget this is a HORROR film, but it's rarely much scarier than the average "Goosebumps" episode. And no blood, despite the misleading title!

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[–] sillyspaghetti 16 years ago

I think the only part that might scare VERY young kids is the sight of Peter Cushing's severed head (you don't actually see his head cut off though). Oh, and the Christopher Lee story, Sweets To The Sweet, is pretty creepy too.

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[–] pinkysproud 16 years ago

Awww you know what? This is why I love these old British 70's horrors! They used to screen them on a Saturday night and my dad would come back from the pub and let me stay up to watch them with him. It was my weekly treat!I would have been about seven at the time. These days horrors are of course more extreme, as the public get more needy about seeing gore and violence. My best friend is my age and she used to watch them as a kid too. It's like she says. They were more eerie and creepy more than anything!Just in case-provide children with a cushion like my dad used to, so they can quickly use it as a blind fold, in case it gets too scary for them! These days, however, it would be less likely!

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[–] sillyspaghetti 16 years ago

I used to stay up on a Friday night on the BBC and watch old horrors with my sister and dad. The oldies never scared me, even as a kid (and I'm usually a wuss with horror).

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[–] JIM_KELLYS_AFRO 16 years ago

oh hiya..lol

yeah likewise used to stay up on those friday nights waiting for the hammer/amicus movies. I must say a few did scare me, like beyond the grave and Asylum.

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[–] PrickWithAFork 16 years ago

This was one of the first Over 18 films I snuck into, aged 15 or 16, and I have to admit, it scared me! There was no gore or sex, but at that age, and IN that age of relative innocence, the atmosphere of it got to me - I remember being especially frightened when Jon Pertwee as a vampire rose up out of a coffin. Watching it then some 35 years later it's obvious it's more of a spoof than a genuine horror movie (certainly the Pertwee segment anyway) but as a boy I didn't see it that way.

My body makes no moan
But sings on:
All things remain in God.

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[–] sillyspaghetti 16 years ago

My parents remember films like The House That Dripped Blood getting the old X Certificate. I reckon if I'd have been a kid around that time I'd have been scared as well! I'd seen Fred Krueger before I saw this though, so it didn't seem much to me. The Cushing and Lee stories are still pretty creepy though, even today.

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[–] BRONSONasHARMONICA 15 years ago

I used to watch these as a kid with my Dad.

He used to tell me before it started it was only a film though so I didn't have any nightmares.

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[–] PurpleProseOfCairo 15 years ago

My dad was more inclined to leap out from behind the couch than reassure me.

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[–] Sheriff_Of_Nottingham 15 years ago

Yes, it really is unfortunate that they no longer make films like this anymore. I have always been a fan of classic British horror films, but did not see this one until 2004. Even though the Pertwee segment is a spoof, the general atmosphere still gives one chills. Particulary when the detective is walking through the darkened house and the clock begins to chime. One really has the sense of impending dread . . .

This film has all of the elements that more contemporary films lack such as plot, dialogue, setting, atmosphere, characters, talented actors, and proper British accents and attire. No gore, adult situations, extreme violence, or improper language here. It doesn't need it. The writers had imagination.

On a side note, I noticed that a remake of the Wolfman is due out in the winter of 2010 starring Sir Anthony Hopkins. Hopefully, there will be more like this around the corner.

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[–] ChristianeK 9 years ago

I know this is old post but I just watched this film and totally agreed!

“Look, you don’t really think that I could be in love with a rotten little tramp like you, do you?”

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[–] SilentNightDeadlyNight2807 8 years ago

I'm sure you would've made a decision about whether or not you'll show it to your children. But anyway, I watched this as a child and thoroughly enjoyed it, and I turned out alright.

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[–] questar 8 years ago

No, absolutely not!!! May I suggest a film entitled "Behind the Green Door (1972)". I assure you that this film is one in which you can allow you precious child to watch without a bit of supervision.

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[–] anubis-45 7 years ago

'Behind the Green Door' was a 1972 porn film, with Marilyn Chambers.

I shouldn't think that IT would be appropriate for children.......

O_O

The Opener of the Way is waiting....

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[–] EleazarHisSon (593) 6 months ago

There is no blood or gore in it, but there are some segments that are pretty scary. Especially the first one with Denholm Elliot, and I thought the second with Peter Cushing was too.

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[–] BKB (5956) 6 months ago

Is there any gore, violence, nudity or anything innapropriate?"

It wouldn't be a horror movie without it..

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