The Brain Eaters (1958)

A huge, seemingly alien structure has been found jutting out of the earth sending parasites from the center of the earth to infiltrate the town, taking control of the authorities and workers.

Hilariously bad Sci-fi shocker with a very limited entertainment value, even as a baddie; notable for offering an early Leonard Nimoy in a small role - and an extra point goes to the great movie poster.

Halliwell (no star): "Low-budget imitation of Invasion of The Body Snatchers, but with little evidence of intelligence in its making."

Maltin**: "Some mildly scary moments."

Portrait of Jennie (1948)

On the set: Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotten

The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)

The small town of Paris, Australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.

Deliberately offkilter satire with some absurdist moments, but otherwise weak on humor and as social comment; interesting alone for the fact that it's Peter Weir's first feature.

Halliwell*: "Another small town with a guilty secret, in this case more suitable to a half-hour than a feature, but with rewarding attention to detail."

Maltin**1/2: "Iffy black comedy has its moments; must viewing for those who've followed Weir's directorial career step-by-step into the big leagues."

 

Krzysztof Kieślowski

Dishonored Lady (1947)

A fashion editor of a slick Manhattan magazine by day and a lively party girl by night suffers under the pressures of her job, including kowtowing to a hefty advertiser, and her bad luck with men are driving her to a breakdown.

Lively woman's picture with a crime story thrown in for good measure entertains thanks to Hedy lamarr's competent performance and excellent Noir cinematography.

Halliwell (no star): "Melodramatic showpiece designed for herself by a glamorous star; OK for the silly season."

Maltin**: "Adequate drama..."

 

Wampas baby stars of 1929

From upper left: Loretta Young, Josephine Dunn, Jean Arthur, Doris Hill, Anita Page, Mona Rico, Betty Boyd, Sally Blane, Ethlyn Claire, Helen Twelvetrees, Caryl Lincoln, Helen Foster and Doris Dawson

New acquisition Jigoku (1960)

Billie Dove

Bio:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Dove

The Fall of the House of Usher (1928)

A traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse.

Highly experimental and fascinating silent short without any dialogue rather recreates than adapts Poe's story in expressionist and abstract images.

Jackie Coogan