The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Jimmy SangsterWriter
- Henry CassDirector
- Stanley BlackOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Donald WolfitDoctor Callistratus
- Vincent BallDr. John Pierre
- Barbara ShelleyMadeleine Duval
- Victor MaddernCarl
- William DevlinKurt Urach
- Andrew FauldsChief Guard Wetzler
- John Le MesurierChief Justice
- Bryan ColemanMonsieur Auron
- Cameron HallDrunken Doctor
- George MurcellFirst Guard
- Julian StrangeSecond Guard
- Bruce WightmanThird Guard