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Cast

Peter Cushing
as Dr. Namaroff

Christopher Lee
as Prof. Karl Meister

Barbara Shelley
as Carla Hoffman

Richard Pasco
as Paul Heitz

Michael Goodliffe
as Heitz

Patrick Troughton
as Kanof

Jack Watson
as Eatoff

Jeremy Longhurst
as Bruno

Toni Gilpin
as Sascha

Redmond Phillips
as Hans

Joseph O'Conor
as Coroner

Alister Williamson
as Cass

Michael Peake
as Policeman

Sally Nesbitt
as Nurse

Prudence Hyman
as Chatelaine

Joyce Hemson

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• Aug 09, 2013

  This is in my opinion, one of the classic 'Hammer' films. Almost the entire film takes place at night on full moons, which gives the film an added frisson of suspense. In 1905, somewhere in Europe Megara (one of the three gorgons from Greek mythology) is terrorising a village by picking off the locals on the night of the full moon and turning them to stone. Peter Cushing plays the local Doctor, who covers up these supernatural deaths by issuing false death certificates. The Chief of Police (Patrick Troughton) motivated by fear is also covering up the truth. After two of his friends are petrified Christopher Lee turns up to investigate, and its finally by his hand(in the manner of Perseus)that Megara is beheaded. For anyone who's a fan of 'Hammer' films or who likes a well made horror film without the buckets of blood that modern horror films are drenched in, this one's for you! 4 1/2 Stars 7-24-13
  Bruce B Super Reviewer
• Oct 27, 2012

  Recently re-watched this one - after dismissing it as tosh for many years. It's now become of of my favourite of all films from Hammer. The reveal itself is still disappointing in its rubbery cheapness but it makes up for this by being an incredibly atmospheric and creepy film. Production-wise, it really is the quintessential Hammer film. Terence Fisher directing Peter Cushing, Barbara Shelley and Christopher Lee (their performances range from laconic to bored and bemused but no matter). Thrillingly scored by the studio's most instantly recognizable James Bernard who, along with cinematographer Michael Reed (who did such a fine job on Dracula: Prince of Darkness) are responsible for much of the film's gothic fairy tale feel. Love it!
  William S Super Reviewer
• Oct 29, 2011

  This movie is typical and dull, even though I was surprised to see Christopher Lee not playing the monster in this. Other than that, this movie is predictable and boring. The actors try, but sometimes they look bored too. Overall an okay movie.
  Aj V Super Reviewer
• Nov 30, 2010

  One of the more beautifully photographed Hammer films but not one of the best written. Worth seeing for the atmosphere (Terence Fisher was a god) and some of the set pieces.
  Eduardo C Super Reviewer

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