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The Sorcerers

  • 19671967
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.9K
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The Sorcerers (1967)
HorrorSci-Fi

An aging hypnotist creates a device that allows the user to control the mind of another person, but his wife abuses its power by manipulating a younger man to commit evil acts.An aging hypnotist creates a device that allows the user to control the mind of another person, but his wife abuses its power by manipulating a younger man to commit evil acts.An aging hypnotist creates a device that allows the user to control the mind of another person, but his wife abuses its power by manipulating a younger man to commit evil acts.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Reeves
  • Writers
    • Michael Reeves(screenplay)
    • Tom Baker(screenplay)
    • John Burke(idea)
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff
    • Catherine Lacey
    • Elizabeth Ercy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Reeves
  • Writers
    • Michael Reeves(screenplay)
    • Tom Baker(screenplay)
    • John Burke(idea)
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff
    • Catherine Lacey
    • Elizabeth Ercy
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    • 55User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
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    The Sorcerers (1967)
    Boris Karloff in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Boris Karloff and Ian Ogilvy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Boris Karloff and Ian Ogilvy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Elizabeth Ercy, Victor Henry, and Ian Ogilvy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Elizabeth Ercy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Ian Ogilvy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Elizabeth Ercy, Victor Henry, and Ian Ogilvy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Elizabeth Ercy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Elizabeth Ercy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Ian Ogilvy in The Sorcerers (1967)
    Elizabeth Ercy in The Sorcerers (1967)

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    Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff
    • Prof. Marcus Monserratas Prof. Marcus Monserrat
    Catherine Lacey
    Catherine Lacey
    • Estelle Monserratas Estelle Monserrat
    Elizabeth Ercy
    Elizabeth Ercy
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Ian Ogilvy
    Ian Ogilvy
    • Mike Roscoeas Mike Roscoe
    Victor Henry
    • Alanas Alan
    Sally Sheridan
    • Laura Laddas Laura Ladd
    • (as Dani Sheridan)
    Alf Joint
    Alf Joint
    • Ron, the mechanicas Ron, the mechanic
    Meier Tzelniker
    • The Jewish Bakeras The Jewish Baker
    Gerald Campion
    • Customer in China Shopas Customer in China Shop
    Susan George
    Susan George
    • Audrey Woodsas Audrey Woods
    Ivor Dean
    Ivor Dean
    • Insp. Matalonas Insp. Matalon
    Peter Fraser
    • Detective Georgeas Detective George
    Martin Terry
    • Tobacconistas Tobacconist
    Bill Barnsley
    • Constable in Fur Storeas Constable in Fur Store
    Maureen Booth
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (as Maureen Boothe)
    Toni Daly
    • Vocalistas Vocalist
    • (uncredited)
    Arnold L. Miller
    • Taxi driveras Taxi driver
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Silk
    Jack Silk
    • Police Driveras Police Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Reeves
    • Writers
      • Michael Reeves(screenplay)
      • Tom Baker(screenplay)
      • John Burke(idea)
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    Storyline

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    The great hypnotist Professor Montserrat has developed a technique for controlling the minds, and sharing the sensations, of his subjects. He and his wife Estelle test the technique on Mike Roscoe, and enjoy 'being' the younger man. But Estelle soon grows to love the power of controlling Roscoe, and the vicarious pleasures that provides. How far will she go, and can the Professor restrain her in time? —Kieron O'Hara <koh@psyc.nott.ac.uk>
    hypnotistmemory holemind controlpsychotronic filmminiskirt21 more
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    • Taglines
      • HIS MIND COMMANDS! They LIVE to it... They LOVE to it... They KILL to it!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the scene with the exploding car, the fire apparently got so out of control that the real police and fire brigade were on their way. The film crew had to get the shot and leave in a hurry, as they had not obtained any permission from anyone to shoot the scene.
    • Goofs
      When Mike arrives at Nicole's apartment, she puts a record on the phonograph. Mike sits and looks through a magazine as the song plays. When he leaves, the music has stopped and the phonograph is off with the arm on the rest. Nicole comes in a moment later and the turntable is still moving with the arm in the center of the record.
    • Quotes

      Prof. Marcus Monserrat: From now on, we are going to control your mind.

    • Connections
      Featured in Eurotika!: The Blood Beast: The Films of Michael Reeves (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Your Love
      Sung by Toni Daly

      Played by Lee Grant & The Capitols (as Lee Grant and the Capitols)

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Why do modern horror movies never attempt atmosphere?
    It is really astonishing to see how movies from the sixties could get to be very exciting in the horror genre, hardly using any special effects and relying exclusively on the acting of the cast. In this goo die, the old lady really scared me with her eager emotions and the well played desire to live a more dangerous life. Though not really exceptional in one way or the other, the movie creates a very realistic and horrid atmosphere, based upon the simple assumption of mind control. When compared to modern horror movies where bad acting seems to be a basic requirement, the attention is constantly drawn to the tits of the leading, utterly stupid actresses, and the only -supposed to be - scary effect is raised by some fast moving camera shots and horrid gore scenes, this film is a real gem. It furthermore charmed me as a documentary of the sixties, as in a no nonsense style the popular youth culture is shown as it must have been...
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    • dddionys
    • Mar 7, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Im Banne des Dr. Monserrat
    • Filming locations
      • Blaises Club, Imperial Hotel, Kensington, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Toby Tenser Films
      • Curtwel Productions
      • Global
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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