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Horror Express

Original title: Pánico en el Transiberiano
  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
12K
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Horror Express (1972)
In 1906, in China, a British anthropologist discovers a frozen prehistoric creature and must transport it to Europe by train.
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AdventureHorrorSci-Fi
While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
12K
YOUR RATING
    • Eugenio Martín
    • Arnaud d'Usseau(screenplay)
    • Julian Zimet(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Peter Cushing
    • Alberto de Mendoza
    • Eugenio Martín
    • Arnaud d'Usseau(screenplay)
    • Julian Zimet(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Peter Cushing
    • Alberto de Mendoza
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 177User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
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    Videos1

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    Photos158

    Silvia Tortosa in Horror Express (1972)
    Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Telly Savalas in Horror Express (1972)
    Horror Express (1972)
    Horror Express (1972)
    Horror Express (1972)
    Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Helga Liné in Horror Express (1972)
    Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Telly Savalas in Horror Express (1972)
    Silvia Tortosa in Horror Express (1972)
    Faith Clift and Silvia Tortosa in Horror Express (1972)
    Faith Clift and Ángel del Pozo in Horror Express (1972)
    Barta Barri and Peter Beckman in Horror Express (1972)
    Barta Barri and Peter Beckman in Horror Express (1972)

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    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton
    • (as Cristopher Lee)
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Doctor Wells
    Alberto de Mendoza
    Alberto de Mendoza
    • Father Pujardov
    Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas
    • Capt. Kazan
    Silvia Tortosa
    Silvia Tortosa
    • Countess Irina Petrovski
    Julio Peña
    Julio Peña
    • Inspector Mirov
    George Rigaud
    George Rigaud
    • Count Maryan Petrovski
    • (as Jorge Rigaud)
    Ángel del Pozo
    Ángel del Pozo
    • Yevtuchenko
    • (as Angel del Pozo)
    Víctor Israel
    Víctor Israel
    • Maletero - Baggage Man
    • (as Victor Israel)
    Helga Liné
    Helga Liné
    • Natasha
    • (as Helga Line)
    Alice Reinheart
    • Miss Jones
    José Jaspe
    José Jaspe
    • Konev - Conductor
    • (as Jose Jaspe)
    Vicente Roca
    • Station Master
    Juan Olaguivel
    • Creature
    • (as Juan Olaguibel)
    José Canalejas
    José Canalejas
    • Russian Guard
    • (as Jose Canalejas)
    Barta Barri
    Barta Barri
    • First Telegraphist
    Fernando Villena
    • Third Telegraphist
    José Marco
    José Marco
    • Vorkin
    • (as Jose Marco)
      • Eugenio Martín
      • Arnaud d'Usseau(screenplay)
      • Julian Zimet(screenplay) (originally as Julian Halevy)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Peter Cushing arrived in Spain for filming and immediately told producer Bernard Gordon that he could not do the picture, as he felt it was too soon after his wife's death. Christopher Lee convinced Cushing to stay on by reminiscing with him about the previous movies they'd worked on together, much to the relief of Gordon.
    • Goofs
      The opening credits say the movie takes place in Peking, but all the railroad station sets have signs that say "Shanghai" in Chinese. The cast's dialogue also refers to their train trip starting in Shanghai.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Wells: [entering Saxon and Mirov's compartment with a shotgun] Thought this might come in handy.

      Inspector Mirov: [sarcastic] Oh, good idea. Two of you together - that's fine. But what if one of you is the monster?

      Dr. Wells: Monster? We're British, you know!

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits of the English-language VHS version, Christopher Lee's name is misspelled as "Cristopher".
    • Alternate versions
      DVD by Image Entertainment is 88 minutes long, the original theatrical version. DVD by Simitar Video is 85 minutes long, the television version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Creepshow: Night of the Living Late Show (2021)

    User reviews177

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    8/10
    A first class ticket of horror !!!
    Pardon my enthusiasm but Horror Express really is a must see for all fans of classic horror. It simply is one of the best horror movies made in the seventies and I can't think of many aspects about it that are negative. First of all it stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. There.that should already be enough as a recommendation. These gentlemen are one THE greatest duo in horror ever and they didn't do their finest work just for Hammer Studio's exclusively. And the fun doesn't stop with these two icons.Horror Express also stars Telly `Kojak' Savalas in a delightful role. It's actually a shame that his screentime is rather limited because he manages to impress as much as Lee and Cushing. He clearly enjoyed playing Captain Kazan and he makes the most of his performance.

    But Horror Express has a lot more to offer than just good acting. It's a powerful and fascinating story that delivers a good old fashioned amount of scares and atmosphere. The entire story takes place on a old train which is the ideal setting for a film like this. The old and noisy carriages create a unique atmosphere of claustrophobia and the `nowhere to run'-element is used to the max. The plotline itself surprisingly good and it keeps you alert during the entire movie. This is also thanks to the several other, interesting topics that are included in the movie like anthropology, religion and the evolution-theory. Sure, the entire screenplay is illogical and the plot contains as many holes as a small Swiss cheese but - seriously - who cares. I prefer this kind of silly inspiration and creativity a million times over the horror crap they make nowadays !! Horror Express is - simply put - a must see ! I'd even say it's essential viewing if you're looking for the highlights in the genre. It's original, creepy ( even pretty bloody and violent ), it contains enough humor to moderate things and most of all.it's very entertaining. Climb on board and find yourself a seat.Horror Express is one movie you won't regret watching !!
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    • Coventry
    • Dec 22, 2003

    FAQ8

    • Were "Horror Express" inspired by a book?
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    • Why the creature did not abandon the train instead of a confrontation with the passengers?

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1974 (West Germany)
      • Spain
      • United Kingdom
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Estudios Madrid 70, Daganzo, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Granada Films
      • Benmar Productions
      • Scotia International
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 28 minutes
      • Mono
      • (original ratio, open matte)

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