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Originally titled "Panic on the Trans-Siberian Express"
Body hopping Alien on the Trans-Siberian Express!
Should be comedy, not horror
Horror Express...an overview
Excellent Cushing/Lee Film

Horror Express & Killer Inside Me (2pc)
Starring: Stacy Keach , Susan Tyrrell , Tisha Sterling , Keenan Wynn , and Charles McGraw
Director: Burt Kennedy , and Eugenio Martín
Manufacturer: Simitar Ent.
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ASIN: 6305252718
Release Date: 1998-12-14

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Released in 1972 under the international title Panic on the Trans-Siberian Express, this effective horror thriller is now regarded as one of the better European horror films of the 1970s, aided immeasurably by the casting of horror icons Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Set at the turn of the 20th century, the story begins in China when the arrogant British Professor Saxton (played by Lee) boards the Trans-Siberian Express with a mysterious crate containing a body that he claims is the missing link in human evolution. What he doesn't know is that his ancient discovery is still alive--a monster with glowing red eyes that stare into the eyes of its victims, boiling their brains and absorbing their intelligence, turning them into zombies possessed by the creature's evolving personality! Pretty soon even Telly Savalas (as a power-mad Cossack) is raving among the train full of zombies, and it's up to Lee and rival anthropologist Cushing to destroy them... or die! There's a surplus of thrills and chills in this sharp, fast-paced Spanish-British production, made at a time when suspense and clever writing were still valued over graphic gore and special effects. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Originally titled "Panic on the Trans-Siberian Express".......2006-10-10

I just recently picked up this DVD (mine was from Gemstone Entertainment). I never heard of it before but I noticed it starred Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas and was made in 1972. Although this wasn't a Hammer film, it obviously had the aura of a Hammer film, and I love Hammer films. So I snatched it up (for a buck, no less!).

Ah what a pleasant surprise!

How can I describe "Horror Express"? Okay, imagine if a guy had in his hands the DVDs "The Thing" (Carpenter's version), "Murder On The Orient Express," "Trog," "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (huh?) and a few Hammer films with Lee & Cushing. Got that? Okay, now imagine this dude taking a transporter beam back in time to 1972 and re-appearing with only one DVD, a mixture of all the above films. Can you imagine that? Good, because that's pretty much how "Horror Express" will strike you.

You might be curious as to why I included "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" in the list of films; it's because the score in "Horror Express" will bring to mind that popular Western composition, except that it's a bit more eerie and fitting for a 70s horror film.

Another highlight of the film is that it features two incredibly gorgeous redheads: Helga Line, who was about 40 years old at the time, and another girl that was about 20 playing a Countess of some sort.

At about 88 minutes the film definitely doesn't overstay its welcome, which can be a good thing.

In its time I bet "Horror Express" was cutting edge horrific entertaiment. Today, some of it will strike you as unbelievable (for instance, Lee accepts too quickly the notion of his caveman/fossil being alive and roaming around the train); at other times it will strike you as amusing (its hard supressing a giggle here and there). But the film at least takes its subject serious; its never campy, that's for sure.

If my description perks your interest, don't hesitate to pick up "Horror Express."

Body hopping Alien on the Trans-Siberian Express!.......2006-04-24

This was a very enjoyable movie. The story--about a body hopping alien loose aboard the trans-siberian railroad in 1906--is like a dry run for all those X-Files to come, not to metion FALLEN. If you crossed the X-Files with Murder on The Orient Express you'd come close what is on display here. I really wasn't expecting much from this movie and maybe that is why i was so pleasantly surprised. Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee--given a rare chance to play allies instead of enemies--rise to the occasion and deliver spot-on performances that are filled with dry wit and good humor. And the incomparable TELLY SAVALAS--in what is really only a glorified cameo--makes the most of his opportunity--arrogantly strutting thru the train swilling vodka and chewing on the scenery with delight.

If you are a fan of The X files, Agatha Christie murder mysteries, Brit horror icons Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, or just like movies set in Siberia featuring the dessicated remains of body hopping alien parasites--then HORROR EXPRESS is the film for you! Enjoy!

Should be comedy, not horror.......2006-01-07

If you purchase this movie to get really scared, good luck...

We went to Wal-Mart randomly and raided the $1 bin. We all watched it and were laughing non-stop. Definitely worth the one dollar and will keep this classic in my collection.

Has all the elements needed for any stereotypical horror movie, but I'll let you watch it for yourself to find out what those are.

Horror Express...an overview.......2005-10-16

This little 1972 gem is a horror movie worth adding to any collection. The movie stars Christopher Lee as a British anthropologist and Peter Cushing as a rival scientist. Lee discovers a frozen corpse of a prehistoric human in a cave located in the frozen wastes of siberian mongolia. He crates up his discovery and puts it aboard a train. His character is attempting to revolutionize the theories of evolution and shed new light into scientific knowledge of the age. Set in the year 1906, the movie boasts a pretty good idea for a plot. Lee's fossil comes alive and apparently has the ability to drain the intellect from hapless victims by staring into their eyes. The poor victims are left nothing more than corpses with all the color drained from their eyes and their brains sapped of all knowledge. Although there are some script glitches and a few things in the plot that dont quite make sense...all in all this is a creepy and solid piece of horror genre. Peter cushing and Telly Savalas are nice additions.

Excellent Cushing/Lee Film.......2005-07-09

this was a cool horror movie I found mine for only 1 dollar at wal - mart
this belongs in your collection with "I Monster" and "House that Dripped Blood"

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Killer Inside Me
Starring: Stacy Keach
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: Video
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ASIN: 6300271323
Release Date: 1987-03-25

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not good
Great book, bad movie
Solid performance by Keach, but read the book first.

The Killer Inside Me
Starring: Stacy Keach , Susan Tyrrell , Tisha Sterling , Keenan Wynn , and Charles McGraw
Director: Burt Kennedy
Manufacturer: Simitar Ent.
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: 6304898509
Release Date: 1998-04-14

Customer Reviews:

not good.......2003-09-18

i bought this dvd and i regret it completely... it sounds really bad for what i had expected

Great book, bad movie.......2000-02-22

I was excited about seeing this movie because I am a huge Jim Thompson fan. Unfortunately, the people involved in producing this movie were unable to replicate the feel of the novel.

Solid performance by Keach, but read the book first........1999-01-22

Keach plays a deputy sheriff in a small town who's everyone's buddy. He's the kind of guy who settles barfights and counsels couples and gets kids cats down out of trees. Thing is, he's also a psychopathic killer who's quickly losing his grip on reality, and his ability to fool the people around him. KILLER INSIDE ME follows him through his rapid decline and ultimate doom. I looked for YEARS to find this movie, because I'm a HUGE fan of the book of the same name by Jim Thompson (who also wrote THE GETAWAY, THE GRIFTERS, and a number of other gritty, suspenseful books that became solid films). Ultimately, I was a little disappointed with this movie. In the book, the main character (it's told in first person from his perspective) is pure evil personified. He knows what he's doing is wrong and doesn't care a bit. In fact, he gets off on it! Hollywood had to make Keach a "poor victim" by pitching him as a nice guy whose terrible childhood catches up with him, and that kind of blew is for me. I mean, we're supposed to be rooting AGAINST this guy! That's the whole irony of the book! That said, Keach's performance is great (the way his eyes glaze over when his evil side comes out is just perfect), as is Susan Tyrell's performance as a scheming hooker. (Tyrell also co-starred with Keach in John Huston's wonderful FAT CITY, a film I HIGHLY recommend.) There aren't ANY extra features on this DVD (no production notes, commentaries, etc), and it's in full-screen, but you can't beat the price! In short, I'd recommend this movie if you're a Keach/Jim Thompson fan, but you should read the book (which I'd just bet you could find right here on this site) first.

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not good
Great book, bad movie
Solid performance by Keach, but read the book first.

The Killer Inside Me
Starring: Stacy Keach , Susan Tyrrell , Tisha Sterling , Keenan Wynn , and Charles McGraw
Director: Burt Kennedy
ProductGroup: Video
Binding: VHS Tape

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ASIN: B00004RUAZ

Customer Reviews:

not good.......2003-09-18

i bought this dvd and i regret it completely... it sounds really bad for what i had expected

Great book, bad movie.......2000-02-22

I was excited about seeing this movie because I am a huge Jim Thompson fan. Unfortunately, the people involved in producing this movie were unable to replicate the feel of the novel.

Solid performance by Keach, but read the book first........1999-01-22

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