The Oblong Box
“Some things are better left buried.”
Synopsis
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
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The Oblong Box ≣ 1969 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-30
Top Cast
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Vincent Price
Sir Julian Markham
Christopher Lee
Dr. J. Neuhartt
Rupert Davies
Joshua Kemp
Uta Levka
Heidi
Sally Geeson
Sally Baxter
Alister Williamson
Sir Edward Markham
Peter Arne
Samuel Trench
Hilary Dwyer
Lady Elizabeth Markham
Maxwell Shaw
Hackett
Carl Rigg
Norton
Harry Baird
N'Galo
Godfrey James
Weller
James Mellor
Holt
John Barrie
Franklin
Ivor Dean
Hawthorne
Danny Daniels
Witchdoctor
Michael Balfour
Ruddock
Hira Talfrey
Martha
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Huntington
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- The Oblong Box
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $175K
- Production Studios
- American International Productions (England)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Lawrence Huntington, Christopher Wicking, Edgar Allan Poe
Harry Robertson
John Coquillon
Max Benedict
Gordon Hessler, Louis M. Heyward
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Lawrence Huntington
Screenplay
Gordon Hessler
Producer
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Max Benedict
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oblong Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Oblong Box about?
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Who directed The Oblong Box?
The Oblong Box was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in The Oblong Box?
The principal cast of The Oblong Box includes Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Rupert Davies, Uta Levka, Sally Geeson.
When was The Oblong Box released and how long is it?
The Oblong Box was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oblong Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oblong Box was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oblong Box?
The Oblong Box holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).