Horror ·Mystery · United States of America · 1961 · 1h 30m

Mr. Sardonicus

Mr. Sardonicus poster
Director
William Castle
Cast
Ronald Lewis as Sir Robert Cargrave Audrey Dalton as Maude Sardonicus Guy Rolfe as Baron Sardonicus Oskar Homolka as Krull Vladimir Sokoloff as Henryk Toleslawski Erika Peters as Elenka
Crew
Burnett Guffey — Director of Photography Edwin H. Bryant — Editor Von Dexter — Original Music Composer Ray Russell — Screenplay Ray Russell — Novel William Castle — Producer
Tagline

During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!

Synopsis

In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus—who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude—to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.

Trailer Mr. Sardonicus — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
maskleechgravecastlebaronflashbacktorturemasked mandisfigured facedisfigurement19th century
Key Collaborators
William Castle Director Burnett Guffey Director of Photography Edwin H. Bryant Editor Von Dexter Original Music Composer Ray Russell Screenplay Ray Russell Novel William Castle Producer
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