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Cinematographer turned director, Freddie Francis' cult horror tale stars Peter Cushing as the mysterious Dr Schreck. Schreck boards a train and offers to tell his five fellow passengers their fortunes using his ('House of Horrors') tarot cards. The deadly tales he tells includes werewolves, voodoo and a severed hand. Who is this sinister Doctor and where exactly is the train heading?
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Although there are many good horror anthologies on the market, this Amicus production is definately one of the best. The story consists of 5 strangers having their fortunes told on a train, by 'Dr Terror' (Peter Cushing).
The 5 segments/stories (all very different from one another) are all enjoyable to watch, although some are stronger than others. In my opinion the masterpiece is the 'disembodied hand' segment starring 'Christopher Lee' as an art critic. However, the concluding scene has to be the most memorable.
The atmospheric sets and props greatly emphasise the horror genre and the camera movement/angles, colour effect, music and other stylistic elements create a lot of suspense.
The film is also quite comical in parts, especially in the 'Voodoo' segment with Roy Castle, allowing some comic relief to the film.
The picture quality of the dvd is fantasitc and there are some good special features, including 2 commentaries (one of which is superb for fans of this genre).
If you are looking for a good old fashioned horror film (with a good strong cast), then I can highly recommend 'Dr Terrors House of Horrors'.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By DH Dixon
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was one of the great cinema outings for youngsters in the 60s. When it was shown on TV in the old TV format and in black and white it didn't look so good, and criticisms were made of the special effects, especially the malicious vine episode which was my favourite. It looked great in the cinema, and in widescreen as here it looks great again. The film benefits from terrific colour photography and great film making. The only criticism I have is that the image as the credits roll up was blurred on the DVD copy I bought, but the film itself is imaculate and splendid. This is an old favourite from when horror films were fun and satisfied as art.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Adrian Drew
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Format:DVD
This is a fun movie.. well acted.. directed.. designed and with a good plot and script. Don't forget it's over 40 years old though, so don't go expecting "Saw10" (God forbid). It's good to have a decent print in the correct format too. So as compilation films go... this goes quite well... and if the evil vine etc look a tiny bit "ham" well so be it.... This is a camp classic. Better than average though...And Peter C. is always good value...
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Tame, Mild and without much thought.
Dr Terrors House of Horrors was the first Amicus adventure into their horror anthology series, which would go on to make another six like minded films. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Colonel Decker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning old school horror anthology
This is a great and atmospheric movie. It has a fantastic cast and Peter Cushing is at his most chilling. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dave's Magic Codpiece
5.0 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC...... FIVE STARS .................
This is a great little gem to come out of the Amicus studios. The great Peter Cushing is so sadly missed, what a magnificent actor he was, I don't think I've ever seen a bad movie... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Pt Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Amicus best
"Dr. Terror's" is a typical Hammer/Amicus film: directed by Freddie Francis and "Cushing & Lee" present again. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C M GUIMARAES JR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic horror, great stuff.
A great gem of a British horror. These films are like the hammer horror films their not necessarily scary but really creepy. Read more
Published 11 months ago by fivesgreat
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quality amicus production
******* This review may contain spoilers *******
Dr terrors house of horrors was made in 1964 and produced by amicus. Read more
Dr terrors house of horrors was made in 1964 and produced by amicus. Read more
Published 15 months ago by PD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Stuff, But Harmless Horror
A compilation of five short stories consisting of Vampires, Werewolves, Creeping Vines, Voodoo and a disembodied hand. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2011 by JIMBO (Dublin,)
4.0 out of 5 stars
masters of horror.
a great addition to any collection ,can't go wrong with the cushing/lee combo ,5 short stories all with the same sinister conclusion ,sure the stories are spammed up but this is... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2011 by BUBS.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic!
It would not be entirely incorrect to state that this movie has long-standing connections with my psyche. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by RIJU GANGULY
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stodgy horror compendium saved by Cushing and Lee...
Meeting Peter Cushing's mild-mannered Tarot card reader on a long train journey, five travellers have their fortunes read, with each discovering that a grisly destiny awaits him;... Read more
Published on 13 July 2010 by Matthew Mercy
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