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Horror Express

Original title: Pánico en el Transiberiano
  • 1972
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
12K
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Horror Express (1972)
In 1906, in China, a British anthropologist discovers a frozen prehistoric creature and must transport it to Europe by train.
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AdventureHorrorSci-Fi

While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a parasitic life-form.

  • Director
    • Eugenio Martín
  • Writers
    • Arnaud d'Usseau
    • Julian Zimet
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Peter Cushing
    • Alberto de Mendoza
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eugenio Martín
    • Writers
      • Arnaud d'Usseau
      • Julian Zimet
    • Stars
      • Christopher Lee
      • Peter Cushing
      • Alberto de Mendoza
    • 181User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

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    Silvia Tortosa in Horror Express (1972)
    Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Telly Savalas in Horror Express (1972)
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    Horror Express (1972)
    Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Helga Liné in Horror Express (1972)
    Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Telly Savalas in Horror Express (1972)
    Silvia Tortosa in Horror Express (1972)
    Faith Clift and Silvia Tortosa in Horror Express (1972)
    Faith Clift and Ángel del Pozo in Horror Express (1972)
    Barta Barri and Peter Beckman in Horror Express (1972)
    Barta Barri and Peter Beckman in Horror Express (1972)

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    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton
    • (as Cristopher Lee)
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Doctor Wells
    Alberto de Mendoza
    Alberto de Mendoza
    • Father Pujardov
    Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas
    • Capt. Kazan
    Silvia Tortosa
    Silvia Tortosa
    • Countess Irina Petrovski
    Julio Peña
    Julio Peña
    • Inspector Mirov
    George Rigaud
    George Rigaud
    • Count Maryan Petrovski
    • (as Jorge Rigaud)
    Ángel del Pozo
    Ángel del Pozo
    • Yevtuchenko
    • (as Angel del Pozo)
    Víctor Israel
    Víctor Israel
    • Maletero - Baggage Man
    • (as Victor Israel)
    Helga Liné
    Helga Liné
    • Natasha
    • (as Helga Line)
    Alice Reinheart
    • Miss Jones
    José Jaspe
    José Jaspe
    • Konev - Conductor
    • (as Jose Jaspe)
    Vicente Roca
    • Station Master
    Juan Olaguivel
    • Creature
    • (as Juan Olaguibel)
    José Canalejas
    José Canalejas
    • Russian Guard
    • (as Jose Canalejas)
    Barta Barri
    Barta Barri
    • First Telegraphist
    Fernando Villena
    • Third Telegraphist
    José Marco
    José Marco
    • Vorkin
    • (as Jose Marco)
    • Director
      • Eugenio Martín
    • Writers
      • Arnaud d'Usseau
      • Julian Zimet(originally as Julian Halevy)
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    • Trivia
      Peter Cushing arrived in Spain for filming and immediately told producer Bernard Gordon that he could not do the picture, as he felt it was too soon after his wife's death. Christopher Lee convinced Cushing to stay on by reminiscing with him about the previous movies they'd worked on together, much to the relief of Gordon.
    • Goofs
      The opening credits say the movie takes place in Peking, but all the railroad station sets have signs that say "Shanghai" in Chinese. The cast's dialogue also refers to their train trip starting in Shanghai.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Wells: [entering Saxon and Mirov's compartment with a shotgun] Thought this might come in handy.

      Inspector Mirov: [sarcastic] Oh, good idea. Two of you together - that's fine. But what if one of you is the monster?

      Dr. Wells: Monster? We're British, you know!

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits of the English-language VHS version, Christopher Lee's name is misspelled as "Cristopher".
    • Alternate versions
      DVD by Image Entertainment is 88 minutes long, the original theatrical version. DVD by Simitar Video is 85 minutes long, the television version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Creepshow: Night of the Living Late Show (2021)

    User reviews181

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    7/10
    All Aboard for Horror Goodness...
    I have vivid childhood memories of "Horror Express." When I watched the film as a young 'un, I was vaguely traumatized by its imagery of dead people with white, blank, blood-leaking eyes. Creepy stuff, for a kid.

    Now that I'm an adult, with plenty of gory movies under my belt, I've largely gotten over my childhood dread of this odd little film. And yet, "Horror Express" still packs a scary punch for me during its best scenes. The train setting is both romantic and claustrophobic, and the monster is effective in both its human and creature forms.

    The script blends science fiction and horror to interesting effect, suggesting that the monster is some kind of "unholy" alien. I've seen a lot of horror/sci-fi hybrid stories on TV (in Kolchak, The X-Files, Doctor Who, etc.), but not too many in the movies - so "Horror Express" is fairly unique in its blending of genres for the silver screen.

    This movie is also noteworthy for its first-rate genre cast. Of course, horror icons Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are on hand (unusually, Lee has more dialog than Cushing - the reverse is usually true). But the really noteworthy piece of casting is Telly "Kojak" Savalas as a loud, bossy Cossack captain. To be honest, I think his glorified cameo is a little outrageous, and temporarily threatens to derail the film (pun entirely intended, I'm afraid), but ultimately he doesn't distract too much from the other, better-established characters.

    Of course this is no masterpiece, but fans of what I call "good little horror films" should enjoy it immensely. It's got good ideas, scares, gore, eye candy, and cool actors - what more do you need, right?
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    • dr_foreman
    • May 24, 2007

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1974 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Possessor
    • Filming locations
      • Estudios Madrid 70, Daganzo, Madrid, Spain(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Granada Films
      • Benmar Productions
      • Scotia International
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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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