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20 years ago today, the world said goodbye to one of its most gifted actors. On October 25th, 1993, we mourned the loss of Vincent Price.
Charismatic, magnificent, unmistakable, and irreplaceable was Price. Especially influential in the realm of horror, he brought to life a wide range of beloved characters. Cunning Frederick Loren in “House on Haunted Hill” (1959); witch hunter Matthew Hopkins in “Witchfinder General” (1968); vengeful Anton Phibes in “The Abominable Dr. Phibes” (1971); horror movie actor (how fitting!) Paul Toombes, aka Dr. Death, in “Madhouse” (1974). But for any script, any role, any film, Vincent Price was your man.
As All Hallows’ Eve draws nigh, let us remember the man who changed the face of our favourite genre forever.
Hail, but not farewell.
Vincent Price
May 27th, 1911 – October 25th, 1993
This is the beating of a human heart… Sit very still and listen. Is your heart beating in this same rhythm? You are experiencing the heartbeat of a dying man, and it is with death and dying that we concern ourselves. What happens at the point of death? — What happens afterwards?
~ Opening Narration (Vincent Price), “Tales of Terror” (1961)
What a nice tribute, my friend. A very appropriate toast to a great talent and a fine gentleman who left such a wonderful legacy on film. I’m convinced that his movies will continue to be watched and enjoyed for many more years to come. Let’s hope that the sense of fun that he brought to watching scary movies will be rekindled for future generations. Well done!
Amen! Thanks so much, Paul. You’re right. Vincent Price was truly one in a million. And as long as we have his glorious films to watch and enjoy over and over again, he’ll continue to live on. Thanks also for bringing to my attention that today was the anniversary of his death. You gave me the opportunity to shine a little spotlight on this lovely man.
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Wonderful memorial. Thanks for remembering; he was one of the greats.
He certainly was. Thanks for reading!
And, of course, now he really is stalking among the ranks of the…UNDEAD! :-]
Okay, I totally just pictured zombie-Price dancing in the middle of a graveyard to “Thriller”!!! :-D And thanks for the reblog!
Bien sur (and cool image! ;-] )!
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Thanks, as always, for the reblog, Frank!
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