Theatre of Death 1967
Theatre of Death
The Theatre of Death in Paris specialises 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 realises there could be links with the theatre.
The Theatre of Death in Paris specialises 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 realises there could be links with the theatre.
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All 1 Videos & 6 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Philippe Darvas
... Charles Marquis
... Dani Gireaux
... Madame Angelique
... Nicole Chapelle
ID
Ivor Dean... Inspector Micheaud
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See All 1 Reviews12 Dec 2022 by Wuchak
**_Mystery and terror surround a horror-oriented theatre in Paris_** Investigators in Paris (e.g. Julian Glover) focus on the domineering director of a Grand Guignol theatre (Christopher Lee) when a string of murders break out. Jenny Till plays the bully’s new muse and Lelia Goldoni one of the performers. “Theatre of Death” (1967) plays like Hammer meets Dario Argento with shades of “Phantom of the Opera” and “Dorian Gray.” It’s a colorful mixture of Hammer’s "The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll" (1960) with the basic setting of the future “StageFright” (1987). DON’T expect the black comedy or hammy approach of Price’s "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" (1971) or "Theater of Blood" (1973). While this is a curiously obscure flick, the exacting and bossy Philippe Darvas is easily one of Christopher Lee’s most entertaining roles. You can’t beat the Gothic ambiance (even though it’s set in the modern day, aka 1966 when the movie was filmed). The last act holds a surprise as well. It runs 1 hour, 30 minutes, and was shot at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, which is just north of London. GRADE: B
Release Date:
Jul 21, 1967 (United Kingdom)
Run Time:
1hr 31`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Status:
Released
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Theatre of Death
**_Mystery and terror surround a horror-oriented theatre in Paris_** Investigators in Paris (e.g. Julian Glover) focus on the domineering director of a Grand Guignol theatre (Christopher Lee) when a string of murders break out. Jenny Till plays the bully’s new muse and Lelia Goldoni one of the performers. “Theatre of Death” (1967) plays like Hammer meets Dario Argento with shades of “Phantom of the Opera” and “Dorian Gray.” It’s a colorful mixture of Hammer’s "The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll" (1960) with the basic setting of the future “StageFright” (1987). DON’T expect the black comedy or hammy approach of Price’s "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" (1971) or "Theater of Blood" (1973). While this is a curiously obscure flick, the exacting and bossy Philippe Darvas is easily one of Christopher Lee’s most entertaining roles. You can’t beat the Gothic ambiance (even though it’s set in the modern day, aka 1966 when the movie was filmed). The last act holds a surprise as well. It runs 1 hour, 30 minutes, and was shot at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, which is just north of London. GRADE: B
Cast & Crew of
Theatre of Death
Directors & Credit Writers
RJ
Ron Jackson... Second Assistant Director
JNG
Jack N. Green... Third Assistant Director
PM
Pat Marsden... First Assistant Director
Cast
... Philippe Darvas
... Charles Marquis
... Dani Gireaux
... Madame Angelique
... Nicole Chapelle
ID
Ivor Dean... Inspector Micheaud
... Karl Schiller
BW
Betty Woolfe... Colette
... Joseph
FK
Fraser Kerr... Pierre
JM
Julie Mendez... Belly Dancer
... Heidi
... Andre, Patron of Cafe
... Patron's Wife
... Ferdi
... La Poule (as Esther Anderson)
... Jean (as Peter Cleoll)
... Girl On Scooter (as Suzanne Owens)
LS
Lita Scott... Voodoo Dancer
... Voodoo Dancer
Produced By
TW
Trix Wilkin... Production Secretary
WJG
William J. Gell... Executive Producer
DM
Dis Marsh... Production Secretary