Theater of Blood (1973)
A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
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Edward Lionheart -
Edwina Lionheart -
Peregrine Devlin -
Trevor Dickman -
Chloe Moon -
Oliver Larding -
Solomon Psaltery -
George Maxwell -
Horace Sprout -
Meredith Merridew -
Hector Snipe -
Inspector Boot -
Sergeant Dogge -
Rosemary -
Maisie Psaltery
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Director:
Douglas HickoxWriters:
Anthony Greville-Bell (screenplay), Stanley Mann (idea), John Kohn (idea)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The full name of Vincent Price's character, according to his memorial, is Edward Kendal Sheridan Lionheart. "Sheridan" is probably a reference to the eighteenth century playwright and manager Richard B. Sheridan, or his actor-manager father, Thomas Sheridan.
Quotes
George Maxwell:
That damn editor's cut the best part of my review!
Mrs. Maxwell:
So I noticed, dear. You ought to have a chat with him.
George Maxwell:
My most provocative comment, too, where I said the leading lady attacked her role with both hands and strangled it to death.
Goofs
When the decapitated head of Horace Sprout is discovered by the maid on his bed the eyes are closed. After it falls on the floor the eyes are open.
Alternate Versions
Early UK TV showings and video releases featured a U.S print which used the American spelling of 'Theater of Blood' during the opening credits. The UK MGM DVD uses the British title of 'Theatre of Blood'.
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Genres
Comedy | Drama | HorrorDetails
Release Date:
5 April 1973Language
English
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
Oakley Court, Windsor Road, Oakley Green, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
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