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Mr. Sardonicus
“During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!”
6.3 / 10• 1961• 1h 30m•NR• English
HorrorMystery
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ronald Lewis
Sir Robert Cargrave
Lead
Audrey Dalton
Maude Sardonicus
Guy Rolfe
Baron Sardonicus
Oskar Homolka
Krull
Vladimir Sokoloff
Henryk Toleslawski
Erika Peters
Elenka
LH
Lorna Hanson
Anna
CC
Constance Cavendish
Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. William Castle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mr. Sardonicus is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
