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Still from Theatre of Blood — Theatre of Blood (1973) — Douglas HickoxPhotographed by Wolfgang Suschitzky

Poster for Theatre of Blood

Douglas Hickox

Theatre of Blood

English / 1973 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.64/5·18.7K ratings·5.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.

Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 107
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70's Horror
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorDouglas Hickox

WriterAnthony Greville-Bell

CinematographerWolfgang Suschitzky

ComposerMichael J. Lewis

Theatre of Blood (1973) | Criteria

EditorMalcolm Cooke

ProducerJohn Kohn, Stanley Mann

Cast

Vincent Priceas Edward Lionheart

Diana Riggas Edwina Lionheart

Ian Hendryas Peregrine Devlin

Harry Andrewsas Trevor Dickman

Coral Browneas Chloe Moon

Robert Cooteas Oliver Larding

Jack Hawkinsas Solomon Psaltery

Michael Hordernas George Maxwell

Arthur Loweas Horace Sprout

Robert Morleyas Meredith Merridew

Dennis Priceas Hector Snipe

Milo O’Sheaas Inspector Boot

Eric Sykesas Sergeant Dogge

Madeline Smithas Rosemary

Diana Dorsas Maisie Psaltery

Joan Hicksonas Mrs. Sprout

Renée Ashersonas Mrs. Maxwell

Bunny Reedas Policeman

Peter Thorntonas Policeman

Charles Sinnicksonas Vicar