I`m not much of a horror film fan and have always found much of Hammer`s output mediocre ( Especially their FRANKENSTIEN and DRACULA stuff ) but I do believe THE REPTILE is one of best films to have come out of the studio . It does contain some stilted performances and dialogue , some obvious day for night filming , and the corny cliche of an Innkeeper ( " Strangers sir ? We don`t get strangers in these parts " ) but rightfully THE REPTILE concentrates on mystery and atmosphere rather than gore and the make up on the title creature is very good . I remember this film terrified me as a child and seeing it again as an adult I did find it very entertaining . Good scary fun
Review of The Reptile
