The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
34 audience votes
Key crew
- Lawrence HuntingtonDirector
- Emeric PressburgerScreenplay
- Mischa SpolianskyOriginal Music Composer
- Rodney AcklandScreenplay
Cast
- Eric PortmanVictor James Colebrooke
- Dulcie GrayAnne Fielding
- Derek FarrJack Williams
- Roland CulverChief Inspector Conway
- Stanley HollowaySergeant Sullivan
- Barbara EverestMrs Colebrooke
- Bonar ColleanoCorporal Nick Mappolo
- Jenny LairdJeannie McLaren
- Kathleen HarrisonFlorrie
- Bill ShineDetective Ellis
- Viola LyelMabel Cooper
- John SalewDetective Walters