The Horrible Dr. Hichcock
L'orribile segreto del Dr. Hichcock
“The candle of his lust burnt brightest in the shadow of the grave!”
Synopsis
In late 19th century London, a woman weds a necrophiliac doctor whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances - and who might be returning from the grave to torment her successor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Freda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Gastaldi
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- L'orribile segreto del Dr. Hichcock
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Freda
Ernesto Gastaldi
Roman Vlad
Raffaele Masciocchi
Ornella Micheli
Luigi Carpentieri, Ermanno Donati
Department Leadership Roster
Riccardo Freda
Director
Ernesto Gastaldi
Writer
Italia Scandariato
Costume Design
Luigi Carpentieri
Producer
Ornella Micheli
Editor
Raffaele Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Ermanno Donati
Producer
Franco Fumagalli
Production Design
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horrible Dr. Hichcock
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What is The Horrible Dr. Hichcock about?
In late 19th century London, a woman weds a necrophiliac doctor whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances - and who might be returning from the grave to torment her successor.
Who directed The Horrible Dr. Hichcock?
The Horrible Dr. Hichcock was directed by Riccardo Freda.
Who stars in The Horrible Dr. Hichcock?
The principal cast of The Horrible Dr. Hichcock includes Barbara Steele, Robert Flemyng, Silvano Tranquilli, Maria Teresa Vianello, Harriet Medin.
When was The Horrible Dr. Hichcock released and how long is it?
The Horrible Dr. Hichcock was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horrible Dr. Hichcock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horrible Dr. Hichcock was composed by Roman Vlad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horrible Dr. Hichcock?
The Horrible Dr. Hichcock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).