Dark Places (1973)

A scheming couple plot to conceal a hidden cache of stolen money from its rightful owner. The only problem is that the house they plan to hide it in is haunted.

Director:

Don Sharp

Writers:

Ed Brennan, Joseph Van Winkle,

Stars:

Christopher Lee, Joan Collins, Herbert Lom

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Lee	...	Dr. Ian Mandeville
Joan Collins	...	Sarah Mandeville
Herbert Lom	...	Prescott
Jane Birkin	...	Alta
Robert Hardy	...	Edward Foster / Andrew Marr
Jean Marsh	...	Victoria
Carleton Hobbs	...	Old Marr
Roy Evans	...	Baxter
Martin Boddey	...	Sgt. Riley
John Glyn-Jones	...	Bank Manager (as John Glyn Jones)
John Levene	...	Doctor
Jennifer Thanisch	...	Jessica
Michael McVey	...	Francis
Barry Linehan	...	Asylum Gatekeeper
Linda Gray	...	Woman on Hill

Storyline

A scheming couple plot to conceal a hidden cache of stolen money from its rightful owner. The only problem is that the house they plan to hide it in is haunted.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | treasure | demon | mansion | haunted house | 

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Taglines:

There is more than death waiting for you in Dark Places.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Maldição da Mansão Sombria

Company Credits

Production Co:

Glenbergh, Sedgled

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Weak thriller.

This film is rather entertaining but the chills are pretty weak. However, it has strong leads by Robert Hardy and Christopher Lee. I bought this video for five bucks at the Reject Shop, so what was I expecting? Not much, obviously.