Phantom of the Big Tent

Phantom of the Big Tent

1954 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Horror, Crime

Mr. Rossi and Mr. Capelli, co-owners of a successful traveling circus, have a rivalry over the affections of the lovely Dolores. That's all settled after Rossi is mauled to death by a lion. Years later a series of accidents, attacks and mysterious deaths plague the circus.

Directed by Paul May · Written by Egon Eis

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