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6.2/10 • 104

1974-05-221h 32m

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If stark terror were ecstasy...living here would be sheer bliss!

A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.

Directors
Jim Clark
Editors
Clive Smith

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Vincent Price

    Vincent Price

    Paul Toombes

  2. Peter Cushing

    Peter Cushing

    Herbert Flay

  3. Robert Quarry

    Robert Quarry

    Oliver Quayle

  4. Adrienne Corri

    Adrienne Corri

    Faye

  5. Linda Hayden

    Linda Hayden

    Elizabeth Peters

  6. Natasha Pyne

    Natasha Pyne

    Julia Wilson

  7. Michael Parkinson

    Michael Parkinson

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  8. Barry Dennen

    Barry Dennen

    Gerry Blount

  9. Ellis Dayle

    Ellis Dayle

    Alfred Peters (as Ellis Dale)

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barrymost

Sep 30, 2019

6/10

An old actor returns years later to the role that made him famous--that of evil, psychopathic killer, Dr. Death. But why does everyone on the movie set keep dying violently? Alright, so it's not either one's greatest film, but it is Vincent Price and Peter Cushing, so cut them some slack. The plot is chock-full of holes, but still mildly entertaining, and has a good (if inexplicable) twist ending. That, as well as the two stars, are the only reasons this gets a rating of 6/10 from me. Would I recommend? Not particularly, as there are much better films you could watch to see Price and Cushing at their best. But it's one of your few chances to see both great actors together, and it isn't a total waste of time.

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Status
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Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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