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Theatre of Blood
Theatre of Blood

Theatre of Blood

March 16, 1973
1h 44m
Comedy
Horror
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.

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Details

Director
Douglas Hickox
Cast
Vincent Price, Diana Rigg, Ian Hendry, Harry Andrews, Coral Browne, Robert Coote, Jack Hawkins, Michael Hordern, Arthur Lowe, Robert Morley
Release Date
March 16, 1973
Production
Cineman Productions, Harbour Productions, United Artists

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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