The Poe amulet is an item in the game Path of Exile that players can acquire and use to enhance their character's attributes and abilities. The amulet provides a wide range of different attributes, which can be customized based on the player's preferences and playstyle. One of the main attributes of the Poe amulet is its ability to provide increased damage to the player's attacks. This can be crucial for players who rely on dealing high amounts of damage to defeat enemies quickly. Additionally, the amulet can also provide increased critical strike chance and critical strike multiplier, allowing players to land powerful and devastating critical hits. The Poe amulet also offers defensive attributes, such as increased maximum life and energy shield.
The witch doctor behind the revenge is Zandor (the liner notes gives him this name although I don't recall it being said in the film), played with demonic sincerity by Quintin Bulnes (THE LIVING COFFIN [1959], THE BEASTS OF TERROR [1973] among others). We merely hear his voice and see his hand caressing one of his devil dolls till the halfway mark where we finally see him. He's this gaunt, goateed magician with a frequently raised eyebrow and a mesmerizing stare. Zandor likewise makes a fashion statement with his stylish voodoo wear -- a suit of sorts with the design of a snake adorning the shirt.
The BCI double feature paired with NIGHT OF THE BLOODY APES 1969 contains an English dubbed version along with a Spanish language with English subtitles version. Some horror and SciFi films foreign or domestic had strong women roles, but they were still relegated to damsel in distress and love interest status when the action showed up.
The Poe amulet also offers defensive attributes, such as increased maximum life and energy shield. This can be beneficial for players who prefer a more defensive playstyle, as it allows them to withstand more damage and become harder to kill. The amulet may also provide increased resistances to different elements, making the player more resistant to elemental damage such as fire, lightning, and cold.
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THE CURSE OF THE DOLL PEOPLE. Mexico, 1961. Originally released as Muñecos Infernales. Elvira Quintana, Ramón Gay, Roberto G. Rivera, Quintín Bulnes, Nora Veryán. Directors: Benito Alazraki and Paul Nagle.
Apparently they made two versions of this black and white Mexican horror film. The original Mexican production, entitled Muñecos Infernales (“Diabolical Dolls” is a good translation and one I think that works pretty well in describing the movie), and the made for American release, The Curse of the Doll People, which I understood to be a rather disjointed production.
So it was the former production that I recently watched, albeit with the necessary English subtitles. And I have to tell you: it’s a strange one, through and through. It’s not just that the atmosphere is at times uncannily creepy or that the soundtrack works perfectly for an early 1960s horror movie.
No. It’s also the subject matter which you’ve probably guessed by now revolves around dolls. And not just any dolls, but devilish little fiends that come to life and then proceed to murder you in your sleep with tiny little daggers. That is what makes Muñecos Infernales worth watching. It actually successfully pulls off the whole “evil dolls come to life” without once slipping into self-parody or light comedy.
But where did these dolls come from and what do they want? Well, there’s a backstory to that. A group of wealthy Mexican professional friends reveal to another friend, a female physician named Karina (Elvira Quintana), that they went on a trip to Haiti and while there, violated the sanctity of a voodoo temple and stole an ancient relic.
Why Karina? Well, she’s familiar with archaeology and the occult, her father being an archaeologist who took her to far-flung places in her youth. (Marion Ravenwood comes to mind.) When members of the traveling party start dying in mysterious ways, it doesn’t take long for Karina to surmise that they were cursed. Her fiancé, Dr. Armando Valdés (Ramón Gay) thinks all this superstition is hokum.
That is, until he learns that his friends have indeed been killed for their transgressions and that the murderers were devil dolls. If that sounds like a lot to take in for one feature, that’s because it is. There’s voodoo, a sorcerer, devil dolls, and last but not least, a zombie.
But the whole thing’s oddly captivating nonetheless. Not a great horror film, but it’s certainly on par with some of the better British and Italian films from the same era.
4 Responses to “A Horror Movie Review by Jonathan Lewis: THE CURSE OF THE DOLL PEOPLE (1961).”
- Dan Says:
January 25th, 2017 at 5:27 am A lot of these Mexican movies were dubbed and edited by K. Gordon Murray, who then released them to neighborhood theaters and television. (See FACE OF THE SCREAMING WEREWOLF and BRAINIAC.) Where did you ever find a “pure” version? - David Vineyard Says:
January 25th, 2017 at 9:11 pm If nothing else many of the Mexican horror film had atmosphere, even on the cheap. - Jon Says:
January 26th, 2017 at 2:15 am Found a copy on DVD here in Los Angeles - Dan Says:
October 5th, 2017 at 1:38 pm Just watched this and discovered that most of the story — including major motifs and minor turns — is “borrowed” from A. Merritt’s classic creepy-novel BURN WITCH BURN!
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In addition to these offensive and defensive attributes, the Poe amulet can also provide other useful bonuses. This can include increased attributes such as strength, dexterity, and intelligence, which can help improve the player's overall performance and allow them to meet the requirements for equipping certain items or skills. The amulet may also grant additional bonuses to specific types of skills, such as increased spell damage or increased attack speed, further enhancing the player's abilities in those areas. Overall, the Poe amulet is a versatile and powerful item in Path of Exile that can greatly enhance a player's character. With its wide range of different attributes, it allows players to customize their character based on their preferred playstyle and optimize their performance in various aspects of the game..
Reviews for "Maximize Your Poe Gameplay with the Right Amulet Attributes"
1. Emma - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "Poe amulet attributes". The description made it sound like it would have amazing powers and be a valuable asset in the game, but once I started using it, I didn't notice any significant difference. The attributes seemed lackluster and didn't really enhance my gameplay. I feel like I wasted a lot of time and resources acquiring this amulet for it to ultimately be a letdown. I would not recommend it to other players.
2. Ethan - 1 star - The "Poe amulet attributes" were a complete joke. I was expecting this amulet to give me a significant advantage in the game, but it did nothing of the sort. The attributes were weak and hardly made a difference in my character's performance. I regret spending my in-game currency on this item and would advise others to stay away from it. It's a total waste and doesn't live up to its hype.
3. Olivia - 2 stars - I was excited to try out the "Poe amulet attributes" in the game, but it turned out to be a disappointment. The attributes it claimed to have sounded promising, but in practice, they were hardly noticeable. It felt like a marketing ploy to get players to spend more money on something that didn't deliver what was promised. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time or resources on this amulet when there are better options available in the game.