Vernon Blake

Vernon Blake

Birth : 1888-06-04, Greensburg, Louisiana, USA

Death : 1937-07-28

History

Vernon Theodorus Blake was an American writer, journalist and occultist. His limited publication are mostly stories of the macabre, offbeat tales of mystery and horror. His novels formed the basis for numerous Grande Guignol plays and setpieces in Paris; some of his works were eventually adapted into films.

Profile

Vernon Blake

Movies

Mortal Remains
Mortal Remains
Original Story
A group of jaded 1920s socialites defile the shrine of an ancient, evil sect and suffer horrific consequences as a result. Screened publicly only once, this film is considered lost as the answer print was badly damaged following its premiere screening. No other prints are known to exist, though fragments and still photos have surfaced from time to time.
Culture Shock
Culture Shock
Original Story
A group of mercenaries encounter violent death when they stumble into a brutal ritual war between two primitive South American tribes. Loosely based upon a novella by New Orleans author Vernon Blake.