"HORROR" PICTURES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21758, 24 March 1934, Page 12 (Supplement)

"HORROR" PICTURES

THREE FILMS PLANNED BORiS KARLOFF AGAIN Three pictures with a strange appeal are scheduled for production at Universal City during this year. The first of these pictures is a highly imaginative one entitled "A Trip to Mars." James Whale and. H. C. Sherriff. who collaborated on ''The Invisible Man," are now in London working out the details of this thriller. Sherriff will write the story, with Whale again directing. Boris Karloff will be principal. Karloff is also scheduled to appear in the second picture of this group, " The Return of Frankenstein," which L. G. Blochman and Phillip McDonals, noted English novelist, will create. This film lias been under contemplation for a year now, and Carl Laemrnle, jun., believes the time is ripe to launch a sequel to the box-office success of 1932. " The Golem," a classic horror tale of a creature 12ft. tall, will also be produced. From the Middle Ages comes the story of this monster who was reputed to have been the handiwork of a Jewish rabbi. To-day " The Golem " is a legendary figure of terrifying proportions. Kurt Neumann will direct " The Golem." Three English actors, who appeared in the stage production of " The Golem." will be imported for the picture. Karloff again may be principal.