Carnival of Souls (Herk Harvey, 1962)
Rating: 7.7
Herk Harvey was a Lawrence, Kansas-based director and producer of industrial and educational films for the Centron Corporation and shot a lot of the film in Lawrence, where I'm from, using mostly local talent. This macabre classic b-film was made for only $33,000 and is an excellent exercise in mood. The sound design and eerie organ soundtrack is a big reason why this film is so successful, as it should be in a horror film, and although the acting is subpar, the film is well shot and directed. As superficial as it may sound, unknown actress Candace Hilligoss's looks also give Carnival of Souls some extra gloss.
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