The cast includes distinguished actors harry andrews, coral browne, robert coote, jack hawkins, ian hendry, michael hordern, arthur lowe, joan hickson, robert morley. Deliciously campy and wonderfully funny, theater of blood features. The cast includes distinguished actors harry andrews, coral browne, robert coote, jack hawkins, ian hendry, michael hordern, arthur lowe, joan hickson. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. This 1973 british comedy horror film was a source of great enjoyment to my. Theatre of blood 1973 uk region b blu ray for sale online. It aired late on friday nights and featured mostly b horror and scifi movies. Probably the classiest of vincent prices late career vehicles, in which hes supported by the cream of british. Trailer for what is, in my humble opinion, the best movie the late, great vincent price ever made. Douglas hickox saw madeline smith in bbc tv series the two ronnies and. Fantastic brit horror sees vincent price in memorable role by kat ellinger on july 18, 20 0 theatre of blood, directed by douglas hickox, is one of those films i can just watch and watch again, it was the first film to introduce me to vincent price and for that i am eternally grateful, as price has. Start the halloween season off with a very scary treat starring the legendary vincent price. I would love to have it but its one of those classics that wont be on tv much now unless they have a vincent price season or something,i remember sitting there with my family and tucking into a box of chocolates after the robert morley killing.
Vincent price, harry andrews, diana rigg, ian hendry, robert coote, coral browne. Horror icon vincent price stars in these two tales of murder. Two years later, on 15 march, lionheart sets out to exact vengeance against the critics who failed to acclaim his genius, killing them one by one in. Theater of blood 1973 original motion picture soundtrack by michael j. Trailer for the vincent price film theatre of blood 1973. Guide, download movies, tv shows, free videos, watch. Theatre of blood served as a variation on a role he had played in 1971s the abominable dr. Theater of blood soundtrack 1973 the moviemusic store. The distinguished critics circle panned the performances of shakespearean ham edward lionheart vincent price and supposedly drove him to suicidebut now the critics themselves have gone from the pan to the fire, as someone any guesses who. There are only 3,000 copies of this bluray available. Theatre of blood 1973 i know youve probably heard it all before, how this film is sheer class, how it should probably be hung in the louvre as the pinnacle of british horror film making, etc etc. The screaming yellow theater tv show was a 120 minute horror series on channel wfld in chicago, illinois. Theatre of blood is directed by douglas hickox and adapted to screenplay by anthony grevillebell from an idea by stanley mann and john kohn.
With vincent price, diana rigg, ian hendry, harry andrews. Wikipedia more info at imdb, wikipedia, rotten tomatoes, wikidata. Save 10% when you purchase 2 or more items offered by n p sales llc. Overview of theatre of blood, 1973, directed by douglas hickox, with vincent price, diana rigg, ian hendry, at turner classic movies.
Though the critics think he committed suicide after losing, he is actually alive, and arranges a shakespearean death for all the critics who spurned him. Price plays aging stage actor edward lionheart, who returns from exile to murder his. Theatre of blood 1973 cast and crew edward lionheart vincent price is incensed that his last season of performances in shakespearean plays did not win him a prestigious acting award from critics. Death masks of lincoln, shakespeare and others duration. Theatre of blood 1973 uk region b blu ray for sale online ebay. The premiere, titled journey into night, marks the first new.
Aug 24, 2016 theatre of blood is one of the last and best of the old school comic horror concoctions offering a delicious starring role for vincent price one of the films of which he was most proud and a sensational number of cameo roles for the cream of the british film industry. A shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition. The cast includes distinguished actors harry andrews, coral browne, robert coote, jack hawkins, ian hendry, michael. Theatre of blood 1973 full movie video dailymotion. Theatre of blood is a 1973 british horror comedy film directed by douglas hickox and starring. Of the films in this quasiseries, theatre of blood is the best. I shall grind your bones to dust and make two pasties from your shameful head.
Theater of blood theatre of blood much ado about murder critics consensus deliciously campy and wonderfully funny, theater of blood features vincent price at his melodramatic best. A scheming servant intends to be the new owner of his employers mansion, but a recent german staff recruit makes things difficult for him. The title has hammer written all over it and is not as witty as the original title, much ado about murder, and the film itself was made in the twilight period of the studios heyday. May 26, 2014 watch theatre of blood 1973 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. Theatre of blood aka theater of blood 1973 a shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition. Vincent price, diana rigg, ian hendry, harry andrews. The news articles, tweets, and blog posts do not represent imdbs opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. This notion is at the heart of the 1973 theatre of blood. Theater of blood theatre of blood much ado about murder 1973. Rent theater of blood madhouse 1973 starring vincent price and diana rigg on dvd and bluray. Released 1973, theatre of blood stars vincent price, diana rigg, robert morley, ian hendry the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 44 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic.
This original trailer is a very funny film trailer for this classic british horror film. Phibes rises again 1972, as well as the almost identically structured theatre of blood 1973 and madhouse 1974. Theater of blood 1973 music composed and conducted by michael j. Theatre of blood is a delicious sort of horror film that blends the perfect amounts of suspense and humor with a shakespearian touch. Theater of blood theatre of blood is black comedy played for chills and mood and emerges a macabre piece of wild melodramatics. Inside westworld season 2 premiere hollywood reporter. But please, you just have to see it to appreciate that yes, everyone is absolutely right. Theatre of blood 1973 stream and watch online moviefone. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing blood feud 1973 near you.
A shakespearean actor becomes enraged after losing a prominent acting award and decides to seek revenge on the critics responsible, and he does so using the works of the bard as a guide, basing. In the film, price murders a number of noted british character actors using methods both elaborate and sadistic. Although the actor had appeared in 1939s tower of london with boris karloff, it wasnt until house of wax sixteen years later that he was firmly on his way to a. Nov 30, 20 the distinguished critics circle panned the performances of shakespearean ham edward lionheart vincent price and supposedly drove him to suicidebut now the critics themselves have gone from the pan to the fire, as someone any guesses who. Beautifully shot by wolfgang suzchitzky with a memorably contrapuntal romantic score by. Mono vincent price hams it up with gusto as the shakespearean actor driven to attempt suicide by the mocking catcalls of an unsympathetic critics circle in douglas hickox masterful horror film.
Rent theater of blood madhouse 1973 on dvd and bluray. Today, theatre of blood is critically acclaimed, maintaining a 96% fresh approval rating on rotten tomatoes with the consensus deliciously campy and wonderfully funny, theater of blood features vincent price at his melodramatic best. When a group of critics deny him an award he covets, lionheart shows up at one of their gatherings and makes a dramatic speech before plummeting from a terrace balcony. Digitally edited and mastered by james nelson at digital. Jul 18, 20 theatre of blood, directed by douglas hickox, is one of those films i can just watch and watch again, it was the first film to introduce me to vincent price and for that i am eternally grateful, as price has long since been one of my favourite horror actors of all time. It stars vincent price, diana rigg and a whole host of british thespian talent. Taking revenge on his detractors using methods outlined in the great bards timeless plays, price. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
But theatre of blood is not a hammer film, no siree. Theater of blood theatre of blood much ado about murder. May 02, 2020 may 9, 2020 theatre of blood 1973 mysteryhorror written by anthony grevillebell and directed by douglas hickox this 1973 classic stars the one the only vincent price. Generally when an actor has seen his best days, hell take pretty much any role given to him in attempts to recapture his former glory see bela lugosi or robert englund, unfortunately. Theatre of blood 1973 cast and crew edward lionheart vincent price is incensed that his last season of performances in shakespearean plays did. Apr 17, 2018 the carpet was a soft red, a far cry from the bloodstained hues that coat season two of westworld, launching april 22 on hbo. Probably the classiest of vincent prices late career vehicles, in which hes supported by the cream of british character actor royalty. Oct 07, 2014 theater of blood trailer 1973 director.
Theater of blood soundtrack cd details and availability. Alternatively, use the tick boxes to select only the releases you wish to view and then click apply filter. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Theatre of blood 1973, directed by douglas hickox, offers the one and only vincent price in a role both madcap and touching. Guide, download movies, tv shows, free videos, watch movies. Essentially a horrorcomedy, theatre of blood directed by douglas hickox stands as one of prices crowning achievements. Theatre of blood 1973 limited edition steelbook bluray uk. Popular videos theatre of blood theatre of blood topic. Blue blood is a 1973 britishcanadian horror film directed by andrew sinclair and starring oliver reed, fiona lewis, and derek jacobi. He plays a shakespearean actor determined to wreak vengeance on the critics who fail to appreciate his genius, killing them in a series of setpiece murders based on scenes from shakespeare. Theatre of blood 1973 limited edition steelbook bluray uk release. It was based on the novel the carrycot by alexander thynn and was shot on location at longleat house in wiltshire.
Watch theatre of blood 1973 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. Blood theatre also known as movie house massacre is a 1984 american independent slasherhorror comedy film directed by rick sloane and starring mary woronov, johnathon blakely, jenny cunningham, and joanna foxx. Price and diana rigg as his daughter lead a cast filled with. Theatre of blood 1973 screen archives entertainment. Apparently a favorite of legendary horror actor vincent price, theatre of blood finally affords the cultfavorite star the opportunity to deliver long stretches of shakespearean dialogue amid reels of bloody violence. The distinguished critics circle panned the performances of shakespearean ham edward lionheart vincent price and supposedly. If youre into 70s british horror, they just dont come any better than this. Add in one of vincent prices best performances, and you have a great fright flick for any chilly fall evening this halloween season. Digitally edited and mastered by james nelson at digital outland.
Driven mad after years of critical abuse, hammy shakespearean actor edward lionheart price attempts suicide. Feb 16, 2009 trailer for the vincent price film theatre of blood 1973. Theater of blood 1973, united states much ado about murder 1973 other resources. Start the halloween season off with a very scary treat. Theatre of blood also known in the united states as theater of blood is a 1973 horror film starring vincent price as vengeful actor edward. Vincent price, harry andrews, diana rigg, ian hendry, robert coote, coral browne official content from mgm home entertainment a. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. It was well known for disturbing the restfull sleep of its fans. Theatre of blood is one of the last and best of the old school comic horror concoctions offering a delicious starring role for vincent price one of the films of which he was most proud and a sensational number of cameo roles for the cream of the british film industry. It is ironic and perhaps appropriate that theater of blood was released the same year as the exorcist for it is the latter that would forever do away with the old school type of horror film that vincent price specialized in and begat the mainstreaming of the gross out horror film that is still is with us today. Price is edward lionheart, a hammy and egotistical shakespearean actor. In theater of blood, he plays an actor overlooked for a prestigious award who begins killing theater critics in scenarios derived from shakespeare plays. Aug 27, 2016 in the film, price murders a number of noted british character actors using methods both elaborate and sadistic. Generally when an actor has seen his best days, hell take pretty much any role given to him in attempts to recapture his former glory.
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