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Madhouse (1974)

22/05/1974 (GB)Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller1h 32m
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If stark terror were ecstasy...living here would be sheer bliss!

Overview

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.

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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

      Alfred Peters (as Ellis Dale)

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    A review by barrymost

    6.0
    Written by barrymost on Sep 30, 2019

    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...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • england
    • murder
    • movie star