I just started working my way through the Chilling Classics 50 Movie Pack Collection and MEDUSA is the third movie in the set. Why this movie is called MEDUSA was a riddle. But thank goodness for Wikipedia, which says, Medusa has since been adopted by many women as a symbol of female rage.
Set in the Greek Isles, MEDUSA stars George Hamilton as Jeff. a recently deceased playboy, recounting his life's mistakes. Starting at his sister's wedding, where he attempts an Elvis impersonation; and, is promptly ejected from the celebration. Next are his drug dealings; and, other nefarious activities, like getting involved with loan sharks, torture, murder, and mayhem.
In my opinion, his worst offense is horrendous impersonations of American icons of the time. How George Hamilton ever got another acting job after this one is as much a mystery as the film's title.
The entire thrust of the movie is that someone has died. Apparently, the will of whoever has died must stipulate that Jeff and his sister inherit the fortune. That way, when Jeff gets his share, he can pay off the loan shark; and, the "syndicate" whose money it is that someone in this mess of a movie has managed to lose.
The BEST SCENE in the whole movie is the car rolling down the embankment – finally a realistic "car falls over cliff" scene that doesn't end with a bang! (Note: See Mythbusters "Crash and Burn" that aired on 11/11/2009 for definitive proof!)
The BEST LINE in the whole movie is when the police show up; and, the occupant says, "Look, this is a bad time" the policeman responds, "That's okay, I've got bad news!" Now that's PURE GOLD!
Set in the Greek Isles, MEDUSA stars George Hamilton as Jeff. a recently deceased playboy, recounting his life's mistakes. Starting at his sister's wedding, where he attempts an Elvis impersonation; and, is promptly ejected from the celebration. Next are his drug dealings; and, other nefarious activities, like getting involved with loan sharks, torture, murder, and mayhem.
In my opinion, his worst offense is horrendous impersonations of American icons of the time. How George Hamilton ever got another acting job after this one is as much a mystery as the film's title.
The entire thrust of the movie is that someone has died. Apparently, the will of whoever has died must stipulate that Jeff and his sister inherit the fortune. That way, when Jeff gets his share, he can pay off the loan shark; and, the "syndicate" whose money it is that someone in this mess of a movie has managed to lose.
The BEST SCENE in the whole movie is the car rolling down the embankment – finally a realistic "car falls over cliff" scene that doesn't end with a bang! (Note: See Mythbusters "Crash and Burn" that aired on 11/11/2009 for definitive proof!)
The BEST LINE in the whole movie is when the police show up; and, the occupant says, "Look, this is a bad time" the policeman responds, "That's okay, I've got bad news!" Now that's PURE GOLD!