Tonight on MeTV- YOU are challenged to play detective- and decide which of a group of party guests is actually cursed with lycanthropy- as their host demands to find the answer and make sure- “The Beast Must Die”!
This unusual 1974 British film begins with security being tested at the remote mansion of wealthy hunter Tom Newcliffe- for a very specific reason. He has invited a select group of people to join him at the time of the full moon- because he suspects that one of them is a werewolf! Naturally, the guests’ reactions to that range from amused to outraged- as he describes his reasons to suspect each one of them. His lovely wife Caroline does not seem very thrilled by this accusation-but that doesn’t stop him from coming up with various tests that might reveal who has the ability to become a wolf.
The guests do not realize that they are constantly being watched by a battery of security cameras, watched over by Tom’s security chief Pavel- who personally doesn’t believe in werewolves, unlike his employer.
Among the guests are a former diplomat, a pianist and his student ( who is now his wife), an artist who has a questionable past- as have the other guests- and an archeology professor who has a keen interest in lycanthropy.
When Tom’s various tests do not appear to be bringing him any results, there is proof that someone there is indeed a werewolf- as its first victim is found! The suspicion intensifies, and more various reasons to suspect each guest surface- as Tim becomes obsessed with being the first hunter to kill a werewolf!
This movie, from the Amicus film studio, is unusual for a few reasons- one significant one being that there comes a time in the film- labeled “The Werewolf Break”- that the viewer is asked to make a decision about which character is the actual werewolf! We’ll tell you about the cast, including horror legend Peter Cushing as the authority on werewolves- show you a way to lose weight and get fit- and bring you a new song.
“The Beast Must Die” will be on MeTV tonight at 8 pm eastern, 7 central time- if you are unsure of the time or channel in your area, please check your local listings, or at www.metv.com . Twitter remains abuzz during our show, as viewers live-Tweet during the program, using the hashtag #svengoolie – and often put us among the top trending national topics. In our Chicago viewing area, on our main local station, CW 26, we will have an encore run of another British movie “Shadow of the Cat” at 11 am.
Thank you for spreading the word on my nominations for the Rondo awards! We appreciate that so many of you have told us that you have taken the time to cast a ballot- and are grateful if you decided to vote for me, especially those who have written me into the last category for the “Monster Kid Hall of Fame”. There is still time to vote- you will find the ballot at www.rondoaward.com - and again, we encourage you to vote for your true favorites in all categories! Make sure you read and follow all the rules- or your vote will not count!
Join us tonight and test your own skills as a werewolf hunter- see if you can find the werewolf- before it finds you!
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Prime Rib Dinner for two, includes salad and a shared desert. French 75 for her, Irish Mule for me. 2 glasses if malbec.
And a server that was attentive and prompt.
Definitely worth it.
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COMPOSER: Yes.
MUSIC DIRECTOR: One of the characters is a concert pianist. What piece should we have him play?
COMPOSER: It's werewolf movie. Why not the "Moonlight" sonata by Beethoven?
And so it is that Piano Man Jan, whose gal can probably already attest to his wolfish behavior, gives us the second composer for TBMD: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770- 1827)
An undead movie on Saturday?
Easter on Sunday!
Way to go Svengoolie. BTW Happy 10th on being national!
Have a Great Day & Take Care!!
Hey, group, what brand of soft drink does the undead favor? Why 7 Up, the Uncola, of course!
(On a related note, Yaphet Koto, Kananga/Mr. Big in _Live and Let Die_, died recently 15 March. He did his horror/sci-fi turn in _Alien_, _The Running Man_, and an episode of _Night Gallery_.)
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By my calendar, anyway, I believe this is the day. But you know this bunch, a month-long celebration is in order!
I'm so very glad that Sven went national. Thank you, Chicago, for sharing him with us all!🎉
A very happy 10th to Sven and Crew ~ wishes for 10+ many more with much love , respect and gratitude !
Makes me wish I’da been from Chicago but so tickled to be on the CRAZY TRAIN now !
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~ Love to picture everyone now from the big blogcast photo in TN ~ 10-Q for that !
~ Katink , love to picture you with your grandpap in the cool photo you shared ~ nice curly red hair !
~ CrazyK , for some dingdong reason , when you describe your small town and theater , I picture that scene in BACK TO THE FUTURE !
I know , NUTS huh ? But love YINZ one and all !
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everyone☕
Good Friday 🕊
We are so Blessed
to be Sven Blogging
Friends 💝
Ooo 👻 so ready for
the show 📺🍿🤓
Saturday Night 😱
It will be 88* 😎 today
yikes will be a great
day to work in my 🐛Creepy Garden 👩🌾
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See you later have a great day 🎏
And a very good GOOD FRIDAY to ALL !
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBTHfmFT5aY
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