Theatre of Death 1967

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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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... Philippe Darvas

... Charles Marquis

... Dani Gireaux

... Madame Angelique

... Nicole Chapelle

... Inspector Micheaud

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12 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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12 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

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Theatre of Death

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... Second Assistant Director

... Third Assistant Director

... First Assistant Director

Cast

... Philippe Darvas

... Charles Marquis

... Dani Gireaux

... Madame Angelique

... Nicole Chapelle

... Inspector Micheaud

... Karl Schiller

... Colette

... Joseph

... Pierre

... 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)

... Voodoo Dancer

... Voodoo Dancer

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... Production Secretary

... Executive Producer

... Production Secretary

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