The Gorgon

Gets points for originality (using a monster from Greek Mythology in a Gothic setting instead of rehashing a popular, pre-established creature). Also gets points for acting, but It's a Hammer film from the 60s ( all the acting was pretty much great in these). Cushing sports a killer 'stache as does Lee. I suppose matching mustaches were in their contracts for this one. The film is a bit repetitive but occasionally effective. Equal parts classy/great and boring/cheesy. A '70' I say!

The film's ability to continually switch leading characters is fun, but the only one with any interest or verve is Christopher Lee and he doesn't show up until the last 30 minutes. Otherwise, snooze.

Delivers the gothic sets, technicolor cinematography & great performances that Hammer films are known for but little else. The problem is the script creates characters viewers could theoretically become invested in, if not for the fact that the world they're in rarely makes much sense. A gorgon would be a great monster if there were any explanations as to why the killing started when it did or why she chose the body she did or why she does anything. It's mostly an inert, unsatisfying mystery

A stylish Hammer outing that ultimately falls a bit short of the monstrous mark.

Rather slow and talky. And with such a tight budget, they definitely shouldn't have dwelt on the Gorgon at the end--its effect is more comical than horrific.

Flawed, and not just in terms of the laughable special effects. Character motivations are hard to fathom, and the attempt at creating some kind of mystery about the identity of the monster is a total failure (hint: there's only one woman in the entire film, duh). You get to see Lee and Cushing face off at the end, but you have to sit through a dry and pretty tedious 70-odd minutes before you get there.

This benefits from a fine cast, some good set design and use of colour, and the steady (if somewhat safe) hand of Fisher at the helm. Its plot is a bit light, though, and doesn't end in a particularly satisfying manner. That said, it'll hold the attention and is charming in the melodramatic way that the better Hammers can be.

A delight to watch on a slow Sunday.

A really fun if strangely uneventful. It was a nice change of pace to have Cushing as a Villain and Lee as the Hero. Peter Cushing was well Cushing ... again but my god was Christopher Lee a blast.

Not scary in any way, nor is it very interesting at that.

Meh

Die, turn to rock and stone on sight...

Not much of a movie. The concept was there, but they didn't quite pull it off. OK make-up.

Fun beginning then drags until Lee joins in proper, not bad.

Not-bad Hammer horror

Let down by poor effects for the gorgon.