The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Enigmatic asylum owner Dr Tremayne houses four very special cases. Visited by his colleague Nicholas, Tremayne explains his amazing and controversial theories as to why each patient went mad, be they a ritualistic 'luau', a time-travelling bicycle, a toy tiger, and a tree stump.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
55 audience votes
Key crew
- Freddie FrancisDirector
- Jennifer JayneWriter
- Bernard EbbinghouseOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jack HawkinsDr. Nicholas
- Donald PleasenceProf. R.C. Tremayne
- Georgia BrownFay Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")
- Donald HoustonSam Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")
- Russell LewisPaul (segment "Mr. Tiger")
- David WoodTutor (segment "Mr. Tiger")
- Suzy KendallAnn / Beatrice (segment "Penny Farthing")
- Peter McEneryTimothy Patrick (segment "Penny Farthing")
- Neil Kennedy1st Removal Men (segment "Penny Farthing")
- Richard Connaught2nd Removal Man (segment "Penny Farthing")
- Beth MorrisPolly (segment "Penny Farthing")
- Frank ForsythUncle Albert (segment "Penny Farthing")
Stills
Themes
tigertreeinsanityasylumtime travelanthologypsychiatristvirgin sacrificehorror anthologyflowerbody partsold bike