Memorable Quotes from Peter Cushing
42 quotesThe Creation of Der Todeskorps
SS Commander
We created the perfect soldier from cheap hoodlums and thugs. And a good number of pathological murderers and sadists as well. We called them Der Todeskorps, the Death Corps. Creatures more horrible than any you can imagine.
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Confrontation Over Credibility and Belief
Chief of Police
Do you expect us to believe this childish rubbish, sir? Do you take us for fools?
Baron Frankenstein
Yes.
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Confrontation of Fear and Purpose
Baroness Meinster
Who is it that is not afraid?
Dr. J. Van Helsing
Only God has no fear.
Baroness Meinster
Why have you come here?
Dr. J. Van Helsing
To find your son.
Baroness Meinster
Then you know who I am?
Dr. J. Van Helsing
I know who you were.
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Legacy of Vampire Hunting
Professor Van Helsing
My grandfather died fighting a vampire. The most terrible, most dangerous vampire of all time.
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Identity and Purpose in Conflict
Baron Frankenstein
Let me tell you who you really are.
Christina
I know who I am.
Baron Frankenstein
Please...
Christina
And what I have to do. Forgive me.
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Innocence Questioned Amidst Danger
Captain Kazan
Now, anything, anything that moves near that door, kill it!
Dr. Wells
But what if the monk is innocent?
Captain Kazan
Ahhh, we got lots of innocent monks!
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Frankenstein's Ambition and Past Success
Baron Frankenstein
I realized long ago that the only way to prove my theories was to make something in my laboratory that actually lived. I never told you, Hans... I succeeded once.
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Betrayal and Deception Among Friends
Herbert Flay
But you're dead. You're dead!
Paul Toombes
Why did you do it, my friend? You killed Ellen... and all of the others, too. You wanted everybody to think that it was me. Why, Herbert? Why did you want to destroy me? You love Dr. Death.
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The Comfort of Old Ideas in Open Minds
Professor Van Helsing
Do old ideas rest comfortably in an open mind?
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A Warning Against Dangerous Temptations
Professor Van Helsing
Jessica, don't go near him! In God's name, don't touch him!
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The Nature of Evil and Its Recognition
Professor Van Helsing
There is an evil in the world. There are dark, awful things. Occasionally, we get a glimpse of them. But there are dark corners; horrors almost impossible to imagine... even in our worst nightmares. There is a Satan.
Inspector Murray
Of course. Otherwise we wouldn't need a police force, would we?
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Heat's Psychological Toll on Humans
Godfrey Hanson
If this heat goes on like this, it could very well drive us all insane. The human body simply isn't equipped to withstand such pressure, and sooner or later the glands are going to fail, some more quickly than others. After that, it's only a matter of time before the brain's affected.
Dr. Vernon Stone
That's a logical conclusion, but I think it's one we should keep to ourselves.
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Consequences of Ignorance and Timing
SS Commander
You are indeed very stupid. Now it is too late.
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Conflict Between Reason and Emotion
Dr. John Rollason
This is complete madness, Friend, and you know it.
Dr. Tom Friend
Relax, will ya. He knows how to hold his fire.
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The Nature of Magic and Understanding
Doctor Hertz
Oh, it's magic!
Baron Frankenstein
Everything we don't understand is magic - until we understand it.
Doctor Hertz
To me, it's magic. All of this.
Baron Frankenstein
Until we understand it and master it.
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Existence Beyond Death and the Soul's Fate
Baron Frankenstein
For one hour my body had died. And yet, my soul remained. Now, why? Where was it? Was it - was it - trapped - within me? Could it be trapped forever? Could I - could I - trap it myself?
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Understanding the Abominable Snowman’s Connection to Humanity
Dr. John Rollason
This creature may have an affinity for man, something in common with ourselves. Let's remember that before we start shooting.
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A Humorous Take on Heritage and Identity
Dr. Brian Stanley
One more transfusion and I'll be a full-blooded Irishman.
[Sarcastically]
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A Question About Past Encounters
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.
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Life and Existence in Frankenstein's Creation
Doctor Hertz
He lives. See, Hans, he's alive.
Baron Frankenstein
Of course I'm alive. Didn't I tell you I would be?
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Resurrection Discussion between Frankenstein and Hertz
Baron Frankenstein
Our young friend will live again and sooner than we thought.
Doctor Hertz
In her body?
Baron Frankenstein
Why, not?
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Questioning Identity and Trust Among Allies
Inspector Mirov
The two of you together. That's fine. But what if one of you is the monster?
Dr. Wells
Monster? We're British, you know!
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Fear of the Unknown in Isolation
Dr. David West
Toni, you stay in the car.
[arriving at the mansion]
Toni Merrill
I'm not staying here with all those things running around.
Dr. Brian Stanley
Oh, let her come. I wouldn't want to stay out here alone, either. It's too damn creepy.
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Cultural Perspectives on Bribery and Corruption
Dr. Wells
It's called "squeeze" in China. The Americans call it "know-how".
[to Saxton]
Professor Alexander Saxton
And in Britain, we call it bribery and corruption.
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The Nature of Murder Explained
Jessica Van Helsing
I wish someone would tell me what all this is about.
Professor Van Helsing
Murder, Jessica. That's what all this is about. Ghastly, horrible, obscene murder!
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Conquering Death Through Body and Soul
Baron Frankenstein
One dies because the body dies, not because the soul. Death is a physical thing, not spiritual. The body deteriorates, what is broken in some way or just decays; but, the soul remains alive. Now, if I can transfer the soul to my apparatus, repair the damaged body, and then return the soul - I have conquered death. Is it not so?
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A Fossil Mystery Unveiled in Conversation
Dr. Wells
What are you going to astound the scientific world with this time?
Professor Alexander Saxton
You'll read about it in the Society's annual report. A remarkable fossil.
Dr. Wells
Fossil? But you've got something live in there, I heard it.
Professor Alexander Saxton
You're mistaken!
Dr. Wells
You won't need to feed it then.
Professor Alexander Saxton
The occupant hasn't eaten in two million years.
Dr. Wells
That's one way to economize on food bills.
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Confrontation and Contemplation in Captivity
Prof. Lorrimer Van Helsing
What are you going to do with me? You can't let me go, can you? I know too much. Do you mind if I smoke? It's a bad habit, I know, but it helps me to concentrate.
[to D.D. Denham, to hide that he is onto something]
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Debating the Nature of Dark Literature
Professor Van Helsing
Treatise on the Black Mass. What do you want with this?
Jessica Van Helsing
Oh, just a quiet bit of mind blowing.
Professor Van Helsing
Jessica, this is not a subject to mess around with. These are scientific works.
Jessica Van Helsing
You can buy that sort of stuff almost any shady bookshop in Soho. I think it's all kinky.
Professor Van Helsing
What's that?
Jessica Van Helsing
Weird, man. Way out. I mean, spooks, hobgoblins, black magic. All that jazz.
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Frankenstein's Plea for Solitude
Baron Frankenstein
Why can't they leave me alone? Why can't they ever leave me alone?
[upon discovering a hanged effigy of himself inside his ransacked home]
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A Game for Three on the Island
Dr. Brian Stanley
What the devil did ] do on that island to keep himself busy?
[[Napoleon]
Dr. David West
He invented solitaire.
Toni Merrill
I've a much better game in mind.
Dr. Brian Stanley
Can three play?
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Critique of Absurd Ideas
Dr. John Rollason
Of all the idiotic, maniac ideas!
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Reflecting on the Age of Life
Dr. John Rollason
I'm wondering... wondering how old that face is. It's seen a long life.
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The Value of Souls Over Bodies
Baron Frankenstein
Bodies are easy to come by, souls are not.
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A Life Spent Among the Dead
John Banning
Seems I've spent the better part of my life amongst the dead.
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The Paradox of Human Perception and Myth
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
Herbert Spencer once said that, every legend and myth known to mankind is not without it's authentic foundation'.
[to Paul Heitz]
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Science and Belief in the Unknown
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.
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Hastening the Arrival of a Precious Find
Body Snatcher
I've got it!
[referring to a stolen body]
Baron Frankenstein
So I observe... and so will half the county, if you don't hurry up and bring it inside!
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Count Dracula and the Prophecy of Armageddon
Prof. Lorrimer Van Helsing
He'd want to bring down the whole universe with him. The ultimate revenge. Thousands dying of the plague, and like the shadow of death itself, one figure scything its way through the terror and anguish - Count Dracula. It's the biblical prophecy of Armageddon.
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Discovery of Dracula's Influence on Disciples
Professor Van Helsing
A disciple of Dracula. Oh my God!
[writing Johnny Alucard's name backwards]
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The Nature of Life and Death Explored
Baron Frankenstein
Hertz, I am constantly surprised at your lack in faith in my work.
Doctor Hertz
But, you were dead! Was he not, Hans?
Baron Frankenstein
Technically, yes. But, my soul had not left my body. For one whole hour - I was dead.
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Celebration Preferences Between Friends
Doctor Hertz
I want to celebrate your safe return. Hans, the brandy.
Baron Frankenstein
Oh, no thank you, no. I know your brandy. But, a glass of champagne would be very welcome.
Doctor Hertz
Oh, champagne? Do you think I'd drink that stuff if I could afford champagne?
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