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Phantom of the Rue Morgue
“Mad passions, madder deeds in the Edgar Allan Poe chiller!”
6.3 / 10• 1954• 1h 23m•NR• English
ThrillerCrimeMysteryHorror
Storyline
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
Cast & Crew
Karl Malden
Dr. Marais
Lead
Claude Dauphin
Insp. Bonnard
Patricia Medina
Jeanette
Steve Forrest
Prof. Paul Dupin
Allyn Ann McLerie
Yvonne (as Allyn McLerie)
Anthony Caruso
Jacques the One-Eyed
Veola Vonn
Arlette
Dolores Dorn
Camille
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Roy Del Ruth's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Phantom of the Rue Morgue is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
