Vincent Price's 8 Most Entertaining Horror Films

"You are in terrible danger. You must leave here immediately..."

Pete Walker's House of the Long Shadows is a hugely significant film in British horror history, marking the one and only collaboration of four genre veterans: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and John Carradine. It is also the final project that Cushing and Lee would star in together (their 24th partnership). The Bride of Frankenstein herself, Elsa Lanchester, was also set to join the already overwhelming line-up of icons before falling too ill to participate. Her replacement, Frightmare's terrifying Sheila Keith, is a very welcome addition, and more than holds her own against her legendary co-stars.

It's fantastic to watch these five masters trying to one-up and out-camp each other. Price, for example, makes his grand entrance to the titular Gothic manor by declaring "I have returned!", accompanied by thunder and lightening. It's Vincent Price, for Christ's sake - that's exactly how I imagine he entered every room. But what's so great about their dynamic is that none outshine the others; each are equally theatrical and memorable. House of the Long Shadows feels like a very personal project for all involved, rather like you are privileged enough to be watching a reunion of old friends.

I urge you to watch this film for a second time, keeping in mind the final twist. It is hilariously nonsensical and entirely undermines everything that comes before. It by no means dampens the entertainment factor of the film, though. For all of its technical shortcomings, it's a warm, nostalgic treat for horror fans.