{"product_id":"don-t-die-laughing-12-classic-horror-comedy-movies-collector-s-edition-dvd","title":"DON’T DIE LAUGHING! 12 Classic Horror-Comedy Movies Collector’s Edition DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDON’T DIE LAUGHING!\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFunny Haunts, Mad Monsters \u0026amp; Bumbling Fools\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou’ll Scream—But Mostly from Laughter!\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLock the doors, dim the lights and prepare for a hilariously haunted evening! \u003cstrong\u003eDON’T DIE LAUGHING!\u003c\/strong\u003e gathers 12 vintage horror-comedy movies featuring suspicious mansions, mischievous ghosts, ridiculous monsters, eccentric scientists, frightened detectives and fools who stumble directly into supernatural trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom spooky silent-era slapstick and old-dark-house mysteries to madcap monster spoofs and outrageous Roger Corman comedies, this collection offers six entertaining double features filled with chills, chuckles and wonderfully strange surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDOUBLE FEATURE ONE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHEIRS, GHOSTS \u0026amp; HIDDEN FORTUNES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. The Cat and the Canary (1927)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty years after the death of wealthy Cyrus West, his relatives gather inside his gloomy mansion for the reading of his will. When young Annabelle West is named the heir, she must prove that she is legally sane before receiving the fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mysterious escaped lunatic known as “The Cat” is reportedly prowling nearby, while secret passages, disappearing bodies and shadowy hands send the frightened guests into a panic. This celebrated silent feature blends haunted-house atmosphere, suspense and delightfully nervous comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The Ghost Walks (1934)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA playwright, his producer and several stranded travelers seek shelter inside an isolated mansion during a violent storm. The strange occurrences inside appear to be part of a carefully staged theatrical performance—but an actual murder soon turns the evening into something far more dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecret doors, ghostly figures, suspicious servants and bewildered guests create an entertaining mixture of old-dark-house mystery and macabre comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDOUBLE FEATURE TWO\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGORILLAS, GANGSTERS \u0026amp; FRIGHTENED FOOLS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. The Gorilla (1939)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wealthy man receives a threatening message from a mysterious criminal known as “The Gorilla.” Believing that his life is in danger, he hires the Ritz Brothers to protect him—but the bumbling detectives may create more chaos than the criminal himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBela Lugosi also appears in this fast-moving haunted-house comedy filled with disappearing bodies, secret panels, ominous warnings and a very suspicious gorilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Spooks Run Wild (1941)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe East Side Kids are sent to a country camp, where they become stranded near an abandoned mansion supposedly inhabited by a monster. Inside, they encounter an eccentric magician, strange noises, secret rooms and a killer stalking the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBela Lugosi adds sinister atmosphere while the boys deliver energetic comedy, confusion and plenty of frightened reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDOUBLE FEATURE THREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHAUNTED HOUSES \u0026amp; UNINVITED GUESTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Lucky Ghost (1942)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo penniless gamblers unexpectedly win a wealthy man’s automobile and estate in a game of chance. Their sudden good fortune attracts gangsters, crooked gamblers and a collection of troublesome visitors determined to take everything away from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMantan Moreland and F. E. Miller star in this lively comedy involving mistaken identities, gambling schemes, romantic complications and supposedly supernatural surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. The Ghost and the Guest (1943)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewlyweds arrive at a remote country house expecting a peaceful honeymoon. Instead, they discover that the residence has become the center of a murder investigation involving escaped criminals, suspicious strangers and a body that refuses to remain where it was left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis brisk comedy-mystery transforms a honeymoon into a night of disappearing corpses, mistaken identities and haunted-house confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDOUBLE FEATURE FOUR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCORPSES, CASTLES \u0026amp; COMIC CHAOS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. One Body Too Many (1944)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timid insurance salesman arrives at an eerie mansion to complete a policy for a wealthy millionaire—only to discover that the man has recently died. The deceased has left unusual instructions concerning his burial, and his greedy relatives are willing to do almost anything to change the terms of his will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Haley, Bela Lugosi and Lyle Talbot star in this entertaining combination of murder mystery, old-dark-house horror and nervous comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Crazy Knights—Also Known as Ghost Crazy (1944)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree traveling entertainers become stranded and seek refuge inside an apparently abandoned building. They soon encounter strange noises, mysterious figures, criminals and several supposedly supernatural residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trio’s attempt to investigate produces comic misunderstandings, frightened escapes and a night filled with ghostly confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDOUBLE FEATURE FIVE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMAD SCIENTISTS \u0026amp; WALKING NIGHTMARES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo nightclub performers become stranded on a tropical island inhabited by beautiful natives and an eccentric scientist. The scientist is conducting strange experiments involving evolution, transformation and a lovesick gorilla with a surprisingly human personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBela Lugosi plays the sinister doctor while Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo supply songs, impressions and wildly exaggerated comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. The Living Ghost (1942)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wisecracking former detective is hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy banker. When the missing man suddenly returns in a silent, zombie-like trance, the detective begins searching for the strange force controlling him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis investigation leads to a secluded mansion, a hidden laboratory, peculiar experiments and a household filled with suspicious characters. Horror, science fiction, mystery and comic dialogue combine in this unusual supernatural thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDOUBLE FEATURE SIX\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMONSTERS GONE COMPLETELY MAD\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clumsy flower-shop assistant accidentally creates a strange new plant that brings attention and customers to his struggling workplace. Unfortunately, the rapidly growing plant has a terrifying appetite that ordinary fertilizer cannot satisfy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirected by Roger Corman, this cult horror-comedy features eccentric customers, absurd dialogue, murderous misunderstandings and an early appearance by Jack Nicholson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. Creature from the Haunted Sea (1961)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crooked American gambler agrees to transport a group of exiled military officers and their national treasury aboard his yacht. Planning to steal the gold, he invents a story about a sea monster and begins secretly eliminating the passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis plan becomes considerably more complicated when a genuine underwater creature appears and starts attacking everyone aboard. Roger Corman’s outrageous parody combines espionage, crime, romance and monster-movie comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 classic horror-comedy movies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix themed double features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionally manufactured Collector’s Edition DVDs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom-designed Halloween-inspired DVD artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus feature insert images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtective DVD case\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packaged for shipment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 7 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCOLLECTION FEATURES\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaunted mansions and secret passages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMischievous ghosts and unexplained disappearances\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNervous detectives and bumbling investigators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMad scientists and ridiculous experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonsters, gorillas and man-eating plants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent comedy, old-dark-house mysteries and cult favorites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformances by Bela Lugosi, Mantan Moreland, Jack Haley, Jack Nicholson, the East Side Kids and the Ritz Brothers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fun alternative to an entirely serious horror marathon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDVD SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Physical DVD collection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresentation: Black-and-white\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSound: Original film audio where applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent-film presentation: Musical accompaniment where available\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackaging: Collector’s Edition DVD case with custom artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent: 12 feature films presented across multiple DVDs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenu navigation included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSOURCE AND QUALITY NOTICE\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese movies were produced during different periods of motion-picture history and survive in varying conditions. The collection is assembled from the best available vintage source material selected for this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause these are archival films, viewers may occasionally notice scratches, film grain, light fluctuations, missing frames, audio hiss or other imperfections associated with the surviving prints. These characteristics are part of the films’ history and are not manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eORIGINAL-VERSION NOTICE\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe films are presented from available original-era versions rather than modern copyrighted restorations. No claim is made to any later restoration, newly created soundtrack, colorized edition or separately copyrighted supplemental material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCUSTOM ARTWORK NOTICE\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing image and included DVD cover are custom-designed promotional artwork created especially for this Collector’s Edition. The artwork is intended to represent the collection’s Halloween horror-comedy theme and may not reproduce an original theatrical poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalloween movie marathons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic horror and comedy fans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBela Lugosi collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-dark-house mystery enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage monster-movie fans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent and early-sound cinema collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalloween parties and family fright nights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique birthday and holiday gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of strange, campy and unusual cinema\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Domain Statement: All films included in this collection have been thoroughly researched and verified as public domain under applicable United States copyright law. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SilverScreen Shop Media Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837286600901,"sku":null,"price":41.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/5375\/7637\/files\/57_5c168a89-15a3-46ad-82e5-e6155b235ae6.png?v=1788195608","url":"https:\/\/pasttimetv.com\/products\/don-t-die-laughing-12-classic-horror-comedy-movies-collector-s-edition-dvd","provider":"SilverScreen Shop Media Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}