- Actors: James Bolam
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Cinema Club
- DVD Release Date: 28 May 2007
- Run Time: 86 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000NURGUY
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,411 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
All the elements of this film are right: the psychologically interesting characters, the Cornish landscape, the sense of menace, the isolation, the idea of the 'mad' artist, and the completely unexpected ending. Although this is a film from the 70s, it is actually quite a sophisticated product. It is very much an 'English' film. There is none of the Hollywood plasticity.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have always had a love of British horror films made in the 1960's and 70's. Crucible Of Terror is an excellent film. The plot concerns an artist, supurbly played by Mike Raven (Lust For A Vampire) who lures women to his studio to make life like sculptures of them. There are several murders and a nice twist in the tale. The film also stars a very young James Bolam (New Tricks, When The Boat Comes In). There are several different dvd editions listed on Amazon. I admit I went for the cheap option but wasnt dissapointed. The print pictire and sound quality are excellent. This is a region 1 coded American dvd so make sure your player is compatable. If you enjoy good gory British horror films made when Britain was a major player in the horror film industry then this film is for you.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Here we have a wonderful little British horror trip to the windswept coast of an unspoilt, but rather desolate Cornwall. British acting stalwart James Bolam is a struggling art exhibitor in the throes of his first successful show and one artist in particular is selling in abundance the problem for Bolam is that most of the artist's work is stolen by his prodigal drink sodden son Ronald Lacey, whom, come the close of show agrees to help Bolam's eager John to acquire more of his father's work. What follows is a creepy beguiling weekend jaunt in aforementioned Cornwall.
Featuring an enigmatic Mike Raven as the artist and two striking female muses juxtaposed against competently stylised scenes of violence which are both ground breaking, and somewhat disquieting as the film plays straight, this is no exercise in camp. I won't say more regarding the plot so that new comers can discover it for themselves, made in 1971 on a shoestring budget this should represent a satisfying watch for fans of horror cinema, or at least fanatics of 1970's British horror, like me.
The DVD, released by Severin USA, is fully uncut, apparently for the first time ever and is region 0 so will play on any DVD player worldwide, not only that but the picture is a treat to the eyes for such an old movie whilst the sound is perfectly acceptable in its original mono track. Add to that a case featuring the original cinema poster artwork and you have here a worthy edition to your horror collection. There are no extra features on the disc; an interview with James Bolam might have been interesting, but then Severin are an American outfit and the budget for this release probably didn't stretch to any extras. Regardless I'm just happy to have the film uncut and looking this good.
Featuring an enigmatic Mike Raven as the artist and two striking female muses juxtaposed against competently stylised scenes of violence which are both ground breaking, and somewhat disquieting as the film plays straight, this is no exercise in camp. I won't say more regarding the plot so that new comers can discover it for themselves, made in 1971 on a shoestring budget this should represent a satisfying watch for fans of horror cinema, or at least fanatics of 1970's British horror, like me.
The DVD, released by Severin USA, is fully uncut, apparently for the first time ever and is region 0 so will play on any DVD player worldwide, not only that but the picture is a treat to the eyes for such an old movie whilst the sound is perfectly acceptable in its original mono track. Add to that a case featuring the original cinema poster artwork and you have here a worthy edition to your horror collection. There are no extra features on the disc; an interview with James Bolam might have been interesting, but then Severin are an American outfit and the budget for this release probably didn't stretch to any extras. Regardless I'm just happy to have the film uncut and looking this good.
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!!!WARNING. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!
When art dealer John Davies(James Bolam) discovers that the sculptures of one of his artists, the reclusive Victor Clare(Mike Raven),... Read more
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Published 15 months ago by Mr. Stuart I. West
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