It’s time to take a look at Dementia 13 (1963) a horror thriller from director Francis Ford Coppola. It’s only available on Blu-ray in the UK via an imported release. Nevertheless I’ll give it a look, so without further ado here’s my Dementia 13 blu-ray review.
- Dementia 13 (1963) aka The Haunted and the Hunted – Import
- Genre: Horror/Thriller
- Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
- UK Rating N/A
- Discs: 1
Plot
Louise Haloran has her sights set on her husband’s John’s family wealth. However the family fortune is currently set to go to Kathleen. Louise travels to the family castle estate in Ireland to try to influence matters. John has two brothers both currently reside at the castle with one due to be married soon. The brothers mother casts a dominant figure as she insists they carry out a ceremony for their dead sister. There’s something very strange going on and death is very much in the air!
Style / Direction
The films directed by Francis Ford Coppola with the cinematography being handled by Charles Hannawalt.
Music / Audio Effects
The music is provided by Ronald Stein.
Acting / Characters
Good performances from the majority of the cast really help to bring this strange feeling story to life.
Cast
- William Campbell as Richard Haloran
- Luana Anders as Louise Haloran
- Patrick Magee as Dr Justin Caleb
- Bart Patton as Billy Haloran
- Eithne Dunne as Lady Haloran
- Mary Mitchell as Kane
- Peter Read as John Haloran
- Barbara Dowling as Kathleen Haloran
Conclusion: Dementia 13 (1963) Film Review
This a story about strange family that has a rather disturbing secret. It works well and I found it to rather good. I’d say its a film thats certinly worthy of a look if you like horror thrillers.
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Conclusion: Dementia 13 Blu-ray Review
The film has been restored and does include a restoration before and after demo in the extras. The film is shot in black and white and looks pretty good having had lots of dirt and marks removed. Overall they have done a very good job. Unfortunately the film has yet to be released on Blu-ray in the UK so the version I’m reviewing is a region free imported copy.
Extras
- Before & After Restoration Demo
- Film Trailer
Popcorn Cinema Rating: Dementia 13 (1963)
MOVIE RATING: WELL WORTH WATCHING
BLU-RAY RATING: GOOD
EXTRAS: OK
POPCORN CINEMA: RECOMMENDED
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Dementia 13 (1963) Film Trailer
For those of you yet to see the film I’ll leave you with a little taster…
Clip may not representative of the blu-ray version
That concludes my Dementia 13 blu-ray review, I’m aiming to review more horror movies soon. What’s next? Check back soon…
Summary: Dementia 13 (1963) Blu-ray Review
Movie title: Dementia 13 (1963) aka The Haunted and the Hunted
Duration: 75 mins
Director(s): Francis Ford Coppola
Actor(s): William Campbell, Luana Anders, Patrick Magee, Bart Patton
Genre: Horror, Thriller
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Summary
A pretty decent horror thriller
