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Theatre of Death

  • 19671967
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 31m
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5.7/10
726
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Theatre of Death (1967)
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
The Theatre of Death in Paris specializes in horror presentations. A police surgeon finds himself becoming involved in the place through his attraction to one of the performers. When bloodle... Read allThe Theatre of Death in Paris specializes in horror presentations. A police surgeon finds himself becoming involved in the place through his attraction to one of the performers. When bloodless bodies start showing up all over town, he realizes there could be links with the theatr... Read allThe Theatre of Death in Paris specializes in horror presentations. A police surgeon finds himself becoming involved in the place through his attraction to one of the performers. When bloodless bodies start showing up all over town, he realizes there could be links with the theatre.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
726
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  • Director
    • Samuel Gallu
  • Writers
    • Ellis Kadison(screenplay)
    • Roger Marshall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Julian Glover
    • Lelia Goldoni
Top credits
  • Director
    • Samuel Gallu
  • Writers
    • Ellis Kadison(screenplay)
    • Roger Marshall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Julian Glover
    • Lelia Goldoni
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    • 23User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Philippe Darvasas Philippe Darvas
    Julian Glover
    Julian Glover
    • Charles Marquisas Charles Marquis
    Lelia Goldoni
    Lelia Goldoni
    • Dani Gireauxas Dani Gireaux
    Jenny Till
    • Nicole Chapelleas Nicole Chapelle
    Evelyn Laye
    Evelyn Laye
    • Madame Angeliqueas Madame Angelique
    Ivor Dean
    Ivor Dean
    • Inspector Micheaudas Inspector Micheaud
    Joseph Fürst
    Joseph Fürst
    • Karl Schilleras Karl Schiller
    • (as Joseph Furst)
    Betty Woolfe
    • Coletteas Colette
    Leslie Handford
    • Josephas Joseph
    Fraser Kerr
    • Pierreas Pierre
    Dilys Watling
    • Heidias Heidi
    Steve Plytas
    • Andre, Patron of Cafeas Andre, Patron of Cafe
    Miki Iveria
    Miki Iveria
    • Patron's Wifeas Patron's Wife
    Terence Soall
    • Ferdias Ferdi
    Ester Anderson
    • La Pouleas La Poule
    • (as Esther Anderson)
    Peter Cleall
    • Jeanas Jean
    • (as Peter Cleoll)
    Suzanne Owens-Duval
    • Girl On Scooteras Girl On Scooter
    • (as Suzanne Owens)
    Julie Mendez
    • Belly Danceras Belly Dancer
    • Director
      • Samuel Gallu
    • Writers
      • Ellis Kadison(screenplay)
      • Roger Marshall(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    The Theatre of Death in Paris specializes in horror presentations. A police surgeon finds himself becoming involved in the place through his attraction to one of the performers. When bloodless bodies start showing up all over town, he realizes there could be links with the theatre. —Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
    • psychotronic film
    • vampire
    • theater
    • tape recorder
    • stabbed in the neck
    • 15 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Where Acting Can Be Murder.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Samuel Gallu, who once sang tenor for Arturo Toscanini, and Sir Christopher Lee hurled snatches of arias at each other between takes.
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure an 'X' rating. All cuts were waived in 2001 when the film was granted an '15' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Edited into Drive-in Madness! (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Shock Treatment
      (uncredited)

      Music by Trevor Duncan

      Josef Weinberger Ltd

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    Watch Out Crossing the Alps!
    In the dark streets of Paris, innocent victims mysteriously die, having had all their blood drained from their bodies by sharp punctures. A Theatre of Death, or Grand Guingol theatre, is nearby and a great success, thanks in large part to the efforts of its somewhat mysterious, demented, hypnotic director Phillipe Darvas. Christopher Lee plays the director in this above-average horror-mystery. A friend of the cast, Julian Glover, and a policeman, somehow find that the theater and the mysterious deaths are related. Lots of red herrings in this one and a neat, creative story tying up the loose ends. Not a lot of action but more mood and psychological horror. The setting is Paris but you only know that, because everyone has French names - otherwise it seems like London. Production values are pretty good, and the film boasts some fine scenes such as when two actresses rehearse a Salem witch-burning scene for the first time whilst one is hypnotized by Lee and the house of the director is a truly scary place with a very good painting of Lee that has eyes cut out and a back panel. Good old-fashioned horror here!
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    • BaronBl00d
    • Jan 23, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blood Fiend
    • Filming locations
      • Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Pennea Productions Ltd.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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