Rasputin: The Mad Monk

Rasputin: The Mad Monk

Ladies' Man - And Lady Killer!

1966 · 91 min · ★ 5.9 · Horror

Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.

Directed by Don Sharp · Written by Anthony Hinds

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