| Cast
and Crew: |
Dick Miller
Barboura Morris and Antony Carbone |
| Screenplay
by: |
Written By
Charles B Griffith |
| Produced
by: |
Roger Corman |
| Directed
By: |
Roger Corman |
| Music: |
NA |
| The
Review: |
This
is a black and white film originally released in 1959. It chronicles
the story of Walter a bus boy that works at a beatnik coffee
shop full of artists. He wants desperately to fit in and become
one of them. He goes out and buys some clay to become a sculptor.
However he has no talent. He accidentally kills his landlady's
pet cat he covers up the cat with clay. His sculpture becomes
an instant success. However they want more sculptures and bigger
sculptures. Walter, who could never go back to being ignored,
will do anything to make those around him happy, no matter what.
This being done in the 50's means there is very little actual
blood to be seen. The director does a great job of mirroring
the words of the poets and the musicians of the café to Walter's
actions. Walter never seems entirely to blame for his actions.
He was being pushed by both those around him and his own desire
to fit in. This movie was directed by Roger Corman who has also
directed "Pit and the Pendulum", "Tower of London", "The Raven",
and "Masque of the Red Death" all with Vincent Price, along
with countless other classic horror films. "A Bucket of Blood"
is one of his earlier works. |
| Image
and Sound |
For the
age of the picture the black and white film is remarkably well
preserved. It is only available on the standard television format,
but the shades of gray are remarkably clean. There is no grain
or flickers or any other artifacts one would normally find with
a film of this age. |
| The
Extras |
The DVD
said there was the original theatrical trailer included. I however
could not find it anywhere. I checked all the categories and
couldn't find it. |
| Commentary |
None |
| Final
Words: |
Due to its
lack of anything extra I wouldn't recommend buying it unless
you truly loved the movie. However the movie itself is interesting
enough to warrant a rental, and also for a chance at seeing
one of Corman's early movies. I would definitely rent it on
DVD for the high quality of the picture as opposed to VHS. |
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