The Psychopath (1966 film)
| The Psychopath | |
|---|---|
| File:The Psychopath german poster.jpg German poster | |
| Directed by | Freddie Francis |
| Written by | Robert Bloch |
| Produced by | Max Rosenberg Milton Subotsky |
| Starring | Patrick Wymark |
| Music by | Elisabeth Lutyens |
Production company | |
Release date | May 1966 |
Running time | 82 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Psychopath is a 1966 film directed by Freddie Francis and written by Robert Bloch. It stars Patrick Wymark and Margaret Johnston.[1]
Plot
A police inspector investigates a string of murders where the victims have dolls attached to their bodies. The trail soon leads to one Mrs. Von Sturm, who knows a set of dark secrets that may hold the key to the murders.
Cast
- Patrick Wymark as Inspector Holloway
- Margaret Johnston as Mrs. Von Sturm
- John Standing as Mark Von Sturm
- Alexander Knox as Frank Saville
- Judy Huxtable as Louise Saville
- Don Borisenko as Donald Loftis
- Thorley Walters as Martin Roth
- Robert Crewdson as Victor Ledoux
- Colin Gordon as Dr. Glyn
- Tim Barrett as Morgan
- John Harvey as Reinhardt Klermer
- Harold Lang as Briggs
Production
The film was originally known as Shizo. Shooting started September 1965.[2]
The Psychopath was an attempt to capitalize on the success of Hammer Films' recent series of psychological thrillers, including Taste of Fear.[3]
Reception
The film was very popular in Europe, particularly Italy.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.allmovie.com/work/the-psychopath-106848
- ^ Ed. Allan Bryce, Amicus: The Studio That Dripped Blood, Stray Cat Publishing, 2000 p 40-42
- ^ a b Nathaniel Thompson, "The Psychopath", Turner Classic Movies accessed 23 February 2014
External links
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