Circus of Horrors
“Spectacular Towering Terror! One man's lust...made men into beasts, stripped women of their souls!”
Synopsis
A plastic surgeon and his nurse join a bizarre circus to escape from the police. Here he befriends deformed women and transforms them for his "Temple of Beauty". However, when they threaten to leave, they meet with mysterious accidents.
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Circus Of Horrors (1960) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-09
Top Cast
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Anton Diffring
Dr. Schuler
Erika Remberg
Elissa Caro
Yvonne Monlaur
Nicole Vanet
Donald Pleasence
Vanet
Jane Hylton
Angela
Kenneth Griffith
Martin
Conrad Phillips
Inspector Arthur Ames
Jack Gwillim
Supt. Andrews
Vanda Hudson
Magda von Meck
Yvonne Romain
Melina
Colette Wilde
Evelyn Morley
William Mervyn
Dr. Morley
Peter Swanwick
Inspector Knopf
Carla Challoner
Nicole (as a Child)
Kenny Baker
Dwarf
Walter Gotell
Baron Von Gruber
Kenneth J. Warren
First Roustabout
Jack Carson
Chief Eagle Eye
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Hayers
- Screenplay & Story
- George Baxt
- Original Score
- Muir Mathieson, Franz Reizenstein
- Original Title
- Circus of Horrors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lynx Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Hayers
George Baxt
Muir Mathieson, Franz Reizenstein
Douglas Slocombe
Reginald Mills, Sidney Hayers
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Julian Wintle, Leslie Parkyn
Department Leadership Roster
George Baxt
Screenplay
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Julian Wintle
Producer
Reginald Mills
Editor
Sidney Hayers
Director
Leslie Parkyn
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Sidney Hayers
Editor
Muir Mathieson
Original Music Composer
Franz Reizenstein
Original Music Composer
Morris Angel
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus of Horrors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circus of Horrors about?
A plastic surgeon and his nurse join a bizarre circus to escape from the police. Here he befriends deformed women and transforms them for his "Temple of Beauty". However, when they threaten to leave, they meet with mysterious accidents.
Who directed Circus of Horrors?
Circus of Horrors was directed by Sidney Hayers.
Who stars in Circus of Horrors?
The principal cast of Circus of Horrors includes Anton Diffring, Erika Remberg, Yvonne Monlaur, Donald Pleasence, Jane Hylton.
When was Circus of Horrors released and how long is it?
Circus of Horrors was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Circus of Horrors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus of Horrors was composed by Muir Mathieson, Franz Reizenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circus of Horrors?
Circus of Horrors holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).