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Synopsis: Despite a tendency to disobey orders and apprehension from his commanding officer and brother, Chuck, Lt. Dan Prescott is chosen to be the first man launched into space. Once outside the Earth's atmosphere, Dan chooses to once again ignore his orders by pushing the ship to 250 miles above the planet and, as a result, loses control after passing through a mysterious dense cloud. The ship is later found encrusted in a rock-like material that is impervious to x-rays and other tests. Dan, meanwhile, has been turned into a blood-thirsty monster that is wandering New Mexico and killing people. Who's in it? The movie stars Marshall Thompson , Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres, Carl Jaffe, Bill Nagy and Marla Landi . Review: While I'm not a huge classic science fiction fan, I do enjoy the occasional movie filmed prior to mankind achieving space travel for real. Those movies often offer an interesting take on what space travel will do for the human race. In some cases, it'...

Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are asked to investigate the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, who was found dead in the moor surrounding his estate, in a manor that suggested a connection to an old family legend involving a Hell hound sent to curse the family. Holmes is skeptical but sends Watson to accompany Henry Baskerville, the last heir, back to the estate. It doesn't take long to realize Henry Baskerville's life is also in danger. Who's in it? The movie stars Peter Cushing , Christopher Lee ,  André Morell , Marla Landi and Francis De Wolff. Review: I selected The Hound of the Baskervilles this morning because it was one of the movies on ScreenPix's list of movies to watch before you die. I have seen more than one version of this film, which is based on one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes books. I think, after watching it, I can claim it is my favorite. The mystery itself is an intriguing one. While the Hell hound theory seems farfetched from the start...