Horror Hospital

Horror Hospital

The Operation is a Success ... When the Patient Dies

R 1973 · 90 min · ★ 5.2 · Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

Following his forced retirement from an appalling rock band, Jason decides to vacation at Brittlehouse Manor, a health farm run by the leather-gloved, ex-Nazi scientist Dr. Storm. Along the way, Jason meets Judy, also on her way to Brittlehouse Manor to visit her aunt, who married Dr. Storm some years ago. Once they arrive, the pair realise rather quickly that something is wrong, probably because the other guests have had their brains surgically removed, or all the blood pouring from the sink, or possibly just because the creepy midget keeps telling them to brush their teeth.

Directed by Antony Balch · Written by Antony Balch

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Michael Gough Dr. Christian Storm
Robin Askwith Jason Jones
Vanessa Shaw Judy Peters
Dennis Price Mr. Pollack
Ellen Pollock Olga ("Aunt Harris")
Skip Martin Frederick
Kurt Christian Abraham Warren
Barbara Wendy Millie
Kenneth Benda Carter
Martin Grace Bike Boy
Colin Skeaping Bike Boy
George Herbert Laboratory Assistant

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