tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post115404321563336883..comments2024-03-16T18:31:16.417+00:00Comments on BLACK HOLE REVIEWS: LIVING SKELETON (1968) Japanese ghost ship madnessMark Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08744056312268440003noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post-67680771726530866262013-05-27T10:56:59.519+01:002013-05-27T10:56:59.519+01:00Chrusher - I'd suggest you instead get a legit...Chrusher - I'd suggest you instead get a legitimate DVD from Criterion, where they've recently released LIVING SKELETON along with three other classics from the same Japanese Studio - GOKE BODYSNATCHER FROM HELL, GENOCIDE: WAR OF THE INSECTS and THE X FROM OUTER SPACE.Mark Hodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744056312268440003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post-37645285370009156262013-05-27T03:18:09.525+01:002013-05-27T03:18:09.525+01:00Just watched it and agree it was great, much bette...Just watched it and agree it was great, much better than I expected! FYI if you want a copy with English subtitles, try Video Daikaiju out if NJ (will come up in a Google search) - they just added it to their catalog and has subtitles (crystal clear print as well). Nice to see a forgotten gem like The Living Skeleton!Chrusherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777287062320565438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post-79196203171795128702012-12-20T16:32:16.838+00:002012-12-20T16:32:16.838+00:00Yeah, I can't wait to see the film again with ...Yeah, I can't wait to see the film again with subtitles. Never honestly thought I'd ever get the chance!Mark Hodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744056312268440003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post-32569528273157071452012-12-20T10:31:35.888+00:002012-12-20T10:31:35.888+00:00I too was suckered in by that awesome still! What ...I too was suckered in by that awesome still! What a gyp! Great film though!<br /><br />The film is now avaliable subtitled from Criterion's Eclipse label!John Wellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post-81196513866767104472009-01-27T19:47:00.000+00:002009-01-27T19:47:00.000+00:00Your enthusiasm makes me want to watch it again!I'...Your enthusiasm makes me want to watch it again!<BR/><BR/>I'm seeking out MERMAID LEGEND as we speak...Mark Hodgsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744056312268440003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16605980.post-71911382887897690082009-01-27T01:28:00.000+00:002009-01-27T01:28:00.000+00:00It made me very happy to find your review of this....It made me very happy to find your review of this.<BR/><BR/>I have had a Japanese VHS for years, and I like the film very much.<BR/><BR/>That aerial shot of the model ship has a "Thunderbirds"/Gerry Anderson vibe about it.<BR/><BR/>The shot of the skeletons bobbing underwater is a keeper.<BR/><BR/>The scarred villain is terrific, too.<BR/><BR/>A great shame about the lack of subs... and lack of Western interest.<BR/><BR/>I must snap up the widescreen DVD.<BR/><BR/>I agree completely with your "Lake of Dracula" comment.<BR/><BR/>I urge you to take a look at "Mermaid Legend".Phantom of Pulphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684169251989469824noreply@blogger.com