Crucible of Horror
“TERROR ends with MURDER! ...but NIGHTMARES begin with... THE CORPSE.”
Synopsis
A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktors Ritelis
- Screenplay & Story
- Olaf Pooley
- Original Score
- John Hotchkis
- Original Title
- Crucible of Horror
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Abacus Productions, London-Cannon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktors Ritelis
Olaf Pooley
John Hotchkis
John Mackey
Nicholas Pollock
Gabrielle Beaumont, Christopher C. Dewey, Dennis Friedland
Department Leadership Roster
Viktors Ritelis
Director
Olaf Pooley
Screenplay
Gabrielle Beaumont
Producer
John Hotchkis
Original Music Composer
John Mackey
Director of Photography
Nicholas Pollock
Editor
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Horror Films
Cannon Films
Films produced or released by The Cannon Group.
BD Release: 1971-1975
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crucible of Horror
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What is Crucible of Horror about?
A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.
Who directed Crucible of Horror?
Crucible of Horror was directed by Viktors Ritelis.
Who stars in Crucible of Horror?
The principal cast of Crucible of Horror includes Michael Gough, Yvonne Mitchell, Sharon Gurney, Simon Gough, Nicholas Jones.
When was Crucible of Horror released and how long is it?
Crucible of Horror was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Crucible of Horror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crucible of Horror was composed by John Hotchkis.