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Horror Express

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Alexander Saxton (Christopher Lee), a brilliant British anthropologist researching in the Russian Far East, boards the Trans-Siberian Express with his latest discovery, a frozen specimen he hopes to prove is the missing link. But en route to Europe, passengers begin to turn up dead, and terror engulfs the train as Saxton and his partner, Dr. Wells (Peter Cushing), struggle to contain a mysterious -- and increasingly murderous -- force with the power to control minds.
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Anton Bitel Little White Lies Horror Express looks back not entirely nostalgically at British imperialist values from the turn of the century... It's a fun ride while it lasts, even if few of its images are likely to remain imprinted on your retina. Feb 12, 2019 Full Review Rocco T. Thompson Rue Morgue Magazine a rare cinematic trifle for fans of murder mysteries, science fiction, train-based mayhem, and even zombies! It shouldn’t work, but totally does, and is easily one of the most purely entertaining horror efforts of the 1970s. Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy There's much more to the film than a simple synopsis - should I drop a hint that a dinosaur makes an appearance? - but part of its allure is that it takes all manner of detours, both fun and far-fetched. Rated: 3/4 May 27, 2021 Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies It's not just a rampaging creature... It's more than just a monster. There's some real depth to it. Rated: 3/4 May 8, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com The Hammer team of Cushing and Lee is tremendously effective here. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Brent McKnight The Last Thing I See Classic, grainy, low-budget horror. It is weird and gory, the plot goes in unexpected directions and there are eyeballs and blood and brains and scalpels, and is just as much fun as all of that sounds. Rated: B+ Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bucky D I saw this when I was a child and it gave me nightmares for years. It is one of my favorites and has a great cast of characters with Lee, Cushing and Savalas. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Simon T Another seriously underwhelming effort from (not) Hammer. Christopher Lee sonorously transports a monster found in the icy wastes of somewhere, and while journeying home on the Horror Express is surprised to discover that said monster keeps killing passengers. Peter Cushing offers his querulous foil, all reason to Lee's rude entitlement, and there's also a Rasputin figure, identifiable because he wears a ton of make-up. It's entirely unthrilling and tedious. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Audience Member One of the best classic horror movies! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Talk and D One of the most unique films I've ever seen and a must see for fans of the legendary duo of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. The film doesn't over stay it's welcome at 90 minutes In my opinion this is a criminally underrated and under appreciated film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/15/23 Full Review DARK A K THIS WAS MY FIRST HORROR MOVIE AND ONE OF THE BEST I WATCHED IT WHEN I WAS A KID IT WAS SUPER FUN Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/23 Full Review Bill B Wonderfully unique horror story with elements of steampunk, as some sort of creature begins killing passengers on the Siberian Express. Attempts to solve the mystery being hampered by Victorian snobbery, Russian tsars and a hapless monk. The Spanish/British production provides adequate atmosphere. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Alexander Saxton (Christopher Lee), a brilliant British anthropologist researching in the Russian Far East, boards the Trans-Siberian Express with his latest discovery, a frozen specimen he hopes to prove is the missing link. But en route to Europe, passengers begin to turn up dead, and terror engulfs the train as Saxton and his partner, Dr. Wells (Peter Cushing), struggle to contain a mysterious -- and increasingly murderous -- force with the power to control minds.
Director
Eugenio Martin
Producer
Bernard Gordon
Production Co
Granada Film Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 3, 1973, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m
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