The Oblong Box
Some things are better left buried.
1969 · 96 min · ★ 5.8 · Horror
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Directed by Gordon Hessler · Written by Lawrence Huntington
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Vincent Price Sir Julian Markham -
Christopher Lee Dr. J. Neuhartt -
Rupert Davies Joshua Kemp -
Uta Levka Heidi -
Sally Geeson Sally Baxter -
Alister Williamson Sir Edward Markham -
Peter Arne Samuel Trench -
Hilary Dwyer Lady Elizabeth Markham - M Maxwell Shaw Hackett
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Carl Rigg Norton -
Harry Baird N'Galo -
Godfrey James Weller
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