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Horrors of the Black Museum

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A mystery writer (Michael Gough) baffles Scotland Yard with ingenious murders staged by his hypnotized helper (Graham Curnow).

Critics Reviews

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Alton Williams Battle Royale With Cheese 01/22/2024
Horrors of the Black Museum occupies a distinctive place in the history of horror cinema, serving as a precursor to the slasher genre while infusing creativity into its portrayal of violence. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 12/26/2023
2.5/4
This is a bit grislier than expected, and this hard edge allows the picture to occasionally overcome its pedestrian plot points. Go to Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin 02/02/2018
For all its contemporary setting, the plot of this lurid melodrama relies almost entirely on hackneyed Gothic paraphernalia. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/14/2005
2/5
Bob Bloom Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) 12/07/2003
2/5
A film that goes in more for shock than horror. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 04/10/2003
C+
"This one is a must see for horror film fans." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jose B Oct 8 Definitely a B-Movie but very entertaining and well crafted. Don't expect anything more than Roger Corman goes to London in CinemaScope and Eastman Colour. The Bad guy is very played by a great British actor.. And SexExplotation is in here in Red and Tight Dress. Perfect for a rainy and wet Sunday. See more 10/07/2016 lástima, empezó bien. See more 09/27/2016 Ham acting at it's best. See more 10/02/2013 It's a fair and fun horror story to watch, however the acting is terrible throughout. See more 04/06/2013 Gough + ham + spiked binoculars = entertainment. See more andy f 12/02/2012 What a gem - absolutely loved this film. From its insane opening 15 minutes with a lecture from a supposed expert hypnotist and then straight into the film's shocking opening sequence, Horrors of the Black Museum is macabre and entertaining throughout. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Arthur Crabtree

Director

Michael Gough

Edmond Bancroft

June Cunningham

Joan Berkley

Graham Curnow

Rick

Shirley Anne Field

Angela Banks

Geoffrey Keen

Supt. Graham

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Horrors of the Black Museum

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Movie Info

Synopsis A mystery writer (Michael Gough) baffles Scotland Yard with ingenious murders staged by his hypnotized helper (Graham Curnow).
Director
Arthur Crabtree
Screenwriter
Herman Cohen, Aben Kandel
Production Co
Carmel Productions
Genre
Horror, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 35m