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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: There's a bit of Oedipus Rex in The Haunted Strangler, though it's not readily apparent at first. Boris Karloff plays 19th-century novelist James Rankin, who becomes obsessed with the long-closed case of the Haymarket Strangler. Twenty years earlier, a man named Styles (Michael Atkinson) was executed for the Strangler's crimes, but was he guilty? It turns out that the actual culprit was the surgeon who performed Styles' autopsy. Coming into possession of the surgeon's scalpel, Rankin is overwhelmed by mixed feelings of bloodlust and guilt. It is at this point that Rankin realizes that he is truly his own, and London's, worst enemy. Originally released in England as Grip of the Strangler, The Haunted Strangler was distributed by MGM in 1961. ...Grip of the Strangler ( Strangle Hold ) ( The Haunted Strangler )
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Set in 19th century England, Boris Karloff stars as James Rankin an ageing novelist who begins to research the case of a killer known as the Haymarket Strangler, praying on young women who he would strangle in the most unusual manner. His daughter played by Elizabeth Allan worries about his overworking and that he will become a target for the murderer. The plot reveals that James has been overworking to such a degree on his book that he suffers from periodic blackout and is closer to the strangler than he first realised.
Classic British old school horror.
Classic British old school horror.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Different to most of Karloff's previous films; here he plays a character with duel personalities.
A man is hanged as 'The Haymarket Strangler' in 1860. Twenty years later, a man (Karloff) begins to investigate the evidence that sent the original Murderer to his execution. Whilst doing so, mysteriously, the murders begin again, suggesting that the Murderer may still be at large, and that the man previously executed may have been innocent.
Boris Karloff is very attractive here (complete with sexy voice!) playing an older gentleman, and an adored husband and step father.
Also stars Anthony Dawson and Jean Kent.
A man is hanged as 'The Haymarket Strangler' in 1860. Twenty years later, a man (Karloff) begins to investigate the evidence that sent the original Murderer to his execution. Whilst doing so, mysteriously, the murders begin again, suggesting that the Murderer may still be at large, and that the man previously executed may have been innocent.
Boris Karloff is very attractive here (complete with sexy voice!) playing an older gentleman, and an adored husband and step father.
Also stars Anthony Dawson and Jean Kent.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Boris Karloff can grimace and petrify at the same time. No make-up here, just facial expression changes (rumour has it he removed his dentures for maximum impact).At 69 years of age Karloff plays a 19th century English author (James Rankin). 20 years earlier a convicted murderer who 'slashed' chorus girls in a cabaret club was hanged. Rankin is convinced he was not the maniac responsible. He, by typical means, obtains the murder weapon, a scalpel, and takes on the persona of the dead man. Obsessed, he is transformed by the spirit he has taken on to continue the brutal spree of killing. The plot contains twists and is carried almost wholly by Boris Karloff. He can blink, frown, lower his lip, look left or right and is downright menacing. The story is well-conceived without being trite. Another budget-priced film well worth a nail-biting late night viewing. Highly recommended film of its genre and a credit to Mr Karloff. (Titled 'The Haunted Strangler' in USA).
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