The Gorgon

The Gorgon is a 1964 film about a Gorgon that takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone. ''Directed by Terence Fisher. Written by John Gilling. A Monster With the Power to Turn Living Screaming Flesh Into Stone!  (taglines) Prof. Karl Meister Incidentally I understand that some of your democratic citizens tried to eject the late professor Heitz. You better warn them not to attempt that sort of behaviour with me. Don't use long words, Inspector; they don't suit you. Other Dr. Namaroff: It isn't a pretty sight. Never ceases to amaze me why the most noble word of God, the human brain, is the most revolting to the human eye. Carla Hoffman: [to Paul Heitz] Herbert Spencer once said that, 'every legend and myth known to mankind is not without it's authentic foundation'. Dialogue Professor Jules Heitz: I want to ask you a simple question. Dr. Namaroff: Please... Professor Jules Heitz: You were once a guest in my house in Berlin. You met both my sons - Bruno. in particular. You talked to him at some length. Dr. Namaroff: I believe I did. Professor Jules Heitz: What impression did you form of him? Dr. Namaroff: Well, I thought he was... [Pausing to light a match] Professor Jules Heitz: Normal? Dr. Namaroff: Why, yes, of course. Professor Jules Heitz: Yet capable of murder? Dr. Namaroff: My dear Heitz, that is hardly a fair question. Given a certain set of circumstances, I believe almost everyone is capable of murder. Dr. Namaroff: We are men of science. I don't believe in ghosts or evil spirits, and I don't think you do, either. Professor Jules Heitz: That's one of the most unscientific remarks I have ever heard. I believe in the existence of everything which the human brain is unable to disprove. Taglines A Monster With the Power to Turn Living Screaming Flesh Into Stone! A venture into the deepest, starkest realms of the supernatural . . . The Gorgon petrifies the screen with Horror! She had a face only a mummy could love! Petrifies the screen with Horror! Cast Christopher Lee — Professor Karl Meister Peter Cushing — Dr. Namaroff Richard Pasco — Paul Heitz Barbara Shelley — Carla Hoffman/Megaera External links 0058155 The Gorgon Category:1964 British films Category:Films about monsters Category:Films directed by Terence Fisher Category:Gothic horror films