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(26 May 1913 – 11 August 1994)
Born Peter Wilton Cushing in Kenley, Surrey, England.
Notable works include: The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Dracula (1958) and The House That Dripped Blood (1971).
With a filmography that consists of over 100 films (nearly 50 of them horror films), Cushing not only worked consistently during his career, but he leaned into his horror icon status. He appeared in all 6 Hammer Frankenstein movies, and 5 of the Hammer Dracula movies. He also starred in 20+ Hammer horrors and 14 Amicus productions.
Fun fact: Both Peter and bestie Christopher Lee turned down the role of Dr. Sam Loomis in Halloween (1978).
Here we have the classic anthology film written by Psycho author Robert Bloch and produced by Amicus. Dr. Martin arrives at Dunsmoor, an asylum for the incurably insane, to attend a job interview. He is met by the wheelchair-bound Dr. Rutherford, who presents him with a challenge. The previous head of the asylum, Dr. Starr, … Continue reading Asylum (1972) Review
After the death of his Mother, a young Victor (Peter Cushing) is left the sole heir of the Frankenstein fortune. When agreeing to continue monthly payments to his Aunt, she offers him the hand of her daughter, Elizabeth. Victor writes to Paul Krempe (Robert Urquhart) in his Father's name, asking him to tutor him. When Paul … Continue reading The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) Review *WARNING: MILD SPOILERS*
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