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Theater of Blood

Original title: Theatre of Blood
  • 19731973
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
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7.1/10
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Vincent Price and Diana Rigg in Theater of Blood (1973)
A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
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A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,730
6,118
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Douglas Hickox
    • Writers
      • Anthony Greville-Bell(screenplay)
      • Stanley Mann(idea)
      • John Kohn(idea)
    • Stars
      • Vincent Price
      • Diana Rigg
      • Ian Hendry
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Douglas Hickox
    • Writers
      • Anthony Greville-Bell(screenplay)
      • Stanley Mann(idea)
      • John Kohn(idea)
    • Stars
      • Vincent Price
      • Diana Rigg
      • Ian Hendry
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 159User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Vincent Price, Diana Rigg, and Coral Browne in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Ian Hendry in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price and Ian Hendry in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price and Diana Rigg in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price and Diana Rigg in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price, Diana Dors, Jack Hawkins, and Robert Morley in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Vincent Price in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Peter Lorre, Vincent Price, and Basil Rathbone in Tales of Terror (1962)
    Diana Rigg and Ian Hendry in Theater of Blood (1973)
    Diana Rigg in Theater of Blood (1973)

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    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Edward Lionheart
    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Edwina Lionheart
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Peregrine Devlin
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Trevor Dickman
    Coral Browne
    Coral Browne
    • Chloe Moon
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Oliver Larding
    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Solomon Psaltery
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • George Maxwell
    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Horace Sprout
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Meredith Merridew
    Dennis Price
    Dennis Price
    • Hector Snipe
    Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea
    • Inspector Boot
    Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes
    • Sergeant Dogge
    Madeline Smith
    Madeline Smith
    • Rosemary
    Diana Dors
    Diana Dors
    • Maisie Psaltery
    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Mrs. Sprout
    Renée Asherson
    Renée Asherson
    • Mrs. Maxwell
    • (as Renee Asherson)
    Bunny Reed
    • Policeman
    • Director
      • Douglas Hickox
    • Writers
      • Anthony Greville-Bell(screenplay)
      • Stanley Mann(idea)
      • John Kohn(idea)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Considered by Vincent Price to be his personal favorite of all of his movies.
    • Goofs
      When Peregrine Devlin arrives at the fencing school you see him attach a cable to the back of his fencing kit (which would signal a hit with a buzzer), yet when the other fencer reveals himself to be Edward Lionheart and they start fencing the cable is no longer attached to Devlin's back.
    • Quotes

      Peregrine Devlin: [Devlin is examining a note on a gift-box] "I am sorry to miss the meeting, but my heart is with you. Dickman."

      [he opens it and it contains Dickman's bloody heart]

    • Alternate versions
      Despite the films spoofy nature the original UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC and some of the close-up shots from the murders of Merridew and Miss Moon were slightly trimmed. All later video and DVD releases were fully uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in V.I.P.-Schaukel: Episode #9.2 (1979)

    User reviews159

    Review
    Top review
    A nasty and witty treat
    Vincent Price is at his extravagant best in this splendidly black comedy in which some complacent critics receive a cunning come-uppance from the dreadful actor who they drove to suicide. Some brilliantly staged imaginative deaths are the icing on the cake, making this a bit like a very camp "Friday The 13th". But who wouldn't rather watch Vincent at his best than boring old Jason ?
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    • Feb 4, 1999

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    • How did Florence King describe this film (a favorite of hers)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Theatre of Blood
    • Filming locations
      • Alembic House - 93 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Harbour Productions Limited
      • Cineman Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1(original & negative ratio / European theatrical ratio)

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