Catacombs
“The story of the girl who twice returned from the grave!”
Synopsis
A rich woman who uses meditation to deal with pain is visited by her niece who returns from Paris. The woman can be a handful and one of her employees suggests to her husband that he kill her freeing them both. When an affair starts between the husband and the niece murder becomes a real possibility. However some people won't stay dead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Denver, Colorado
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Mainwaring
- Original Score
- Carlo Martelli
- Original Title
- Catacombs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- John Parsons-Neil McCallum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Daniel Mainwaring, Jay Bennett
Carlo Martelli
Arthur Lavis
Robert Winter
Jack Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Jack Parsons
Producer
Robert Winter
Editor
Arthur Lavis
Director of Photography
Daniel Mainwaring
Screenplay
Carlo Martelli
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catacombs
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What is Catacombs about?
A rich woman who uses meditation to deal with pain is visited by her niece who returns from Paris. The woman can be a handful and one of her employees suggests to her husband that he kill her freeing them both. When an affair starts between the husband and the niece murder becomes a real possibility. However some people won't stay dead.
Who directed Catacombs?
Catacombs was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Catacombs?
The principal cast of Catacombs includes Gary Merrill, Jane Merrow, Georgina Cookson, Neil McCallum, Rachel Thomas.
When was Catacombs released and how long is it?
Catacombs was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Catacombs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Catacombs was composed by Carlo Martelli.
Is Catacombs based on a book or true story?
Catacombs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jay Bennett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catacombs?
Catacombs holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).