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Horror Express

Original title: Pánico en el Transiberiano
  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
11K
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Pánico en el Transiberiano (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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  • Adventure
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
While travelling 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 lifeform that i... Read allWhile travelling 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 lifeform that is absorbing the minds of the passengers and crew.While travelling 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 lifeform that is absorbing the minds of the passengers and crew.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
11K
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  • Director
    • Eugenio Martín
  • Writers
    • Arnaud d'Usseau(screenplay)
    • Julian Zimet(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Peter Cushing
    • Alberto de Mendoza
Top credits
  • Director
    • Eugenio Martín
  • Writers
    • Arnaud d'Usseau(screenplay)
    • Julian Zimet(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Peter Cushing
    • Alberto de Mendoza
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 170User reviews
    • 135Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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

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    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Prof. Sir Alexander Saxtonas Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Dr. Wellsas Dr. Wells
    Alberto de Mendoza
    Alberto de Mendoza
    • Father Pujardovas Father Pujardov
    Silvia Tortosa
    Silvia Tortosa
    • Countess Irina Petrovskaas Countess Irina Petrovska
    Julio Peña
    Julio Peña
    • Inspector Mirovas Inspector Mirov
    Ángel del Pozo
    Ángel del Pozo
    • Yevtushenkoas Yevtushenko
    • (as Angel del Pozo)
    Helga Liné
    Helga Liné
    • Natashaas Natasha
    • (as Helga Line)
    Alice Reinheart
    • Miss Jonesas Miss Jones
    José Jaspe
    José Jaspe
    • Konev - Conductoras Konev - Conductor
    • (as Jose Jaspe)
    George Rigaud
    George Rigaud
    • Count Maryan Petrovskias Count Maryan Petrovski
    • (as Jorge Rigaud)
    Víctor Israel
    Víctor Israel
    • Baggage Manas Baggage Man
    • (as Victor Israel)
    Faith Clift
    • Miss Bennett - American Passengeras Miss Bennett - American Passenger
    Juan Olaguivel
    • Creatureas Creature
    • (as Juan Olaguibel)
    Barta Barri
    Barta Barri
    • First Telegraphistas First Telegraphist
    Peter Beckman
    • Second Telegraphistas Second Telegraphist
    Hiroshi Kitatawa
    • Grashinski - the Locksmithas Grashinski - the Locksmith
    Vicente Roca
    • Station Masteras Station Master
    José Canalejas
    José Canalejas
    • Russian Guardas Russian Guard
    • (as Jose Canalejas)
    • Director
      • Eugenio Martín
    • Writers
      • Arnaud d'Usseau(screenplay)
      • Julian Zimet(screenplay) (originally as Julian Halevy)
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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
      When the telegrapher announces what the government officials want done with the train and its on-board monster, the telegrapher says that the train is to be shunted to a dead-stop side track, further up the line. The interrogator asks, "Upon whose order?" and the telegrapher answers, "Moscow orders it." Until the Bolsheviks gained control of Russia, Saint Petersburg (renamed Petrograd in 1914) was the capital. Moscow was restored as capital in 1918.
    • 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 reviews170

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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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    • Dec 22, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1974 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Possessor
    • Filming locations
      • Estudios Madrid 70, Daganzo, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Granada Films
      • Benmar Productions
      • Scotia International
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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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