The Mansion of Madness
La mansión de la locura
“The Newest Edgar Allan Poe Horror Thriller!”
Synopsis
The inmates of an insane asylum take over the institution, imprison the doctors and staff, and then put into play their own ideas of how the place should be run.
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Top Cast
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Claudio Brook
Dr. Maillard / Raoul Fragonard
Arthur Hansel
Gaston LeBlanc
Ellen Sherman
Eugénie
Martin LaSalle
Julien Couvier
David Silva
Cult Priest
Mónica Serna
Blanche
Max Kerlow
Dr. Maillard
Susana Kamini
Cult Priestess
Pancho Córdova
Pseudo-Marshall
Roberto Dumont
Jorge Bekris
Henri - the Coachman
René Alís
Mario Castillón Bracho
Óscar Saro
Diane Shay
Virgilio Leos
Abraham Stavans
Victorio Blanco
Cult Monk
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan López Moctezuma
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Illescas, Juan López Moctezuma, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- Nacho Méndez
- Original Title
- La mansión de la locura
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Prisma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan López Moctezuma
Carlos Illescas, Juan López Moctezuma, Edgar Allan Poe
Nacho Méndez
Rafael Corkidi
Federico Landeros
Roberto Viskin
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Weisz Carrington
Production Design
Pal Kepenyes
Costume Design
Juan López Moctezuma
Director
Carlos Illescas
Writer
Juan López Moctezuma
Writer
Roberto Viskin
Producer
Nacho Méndez
Original Music Composer
Rafael Corkidi
Director of Photography
Federico Landeros
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mansion of Madness
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What is The Mansion of Madness about?
The inmates of an insane asylum take over the institution, imprison the doctors and staff, and then put into play their own ideas of how the place should be run.
Who directed The Mansion of Madness?
The Mansion of Madness was directed by Juan López Moctezuma.
Who stars in The Mansion of Madness?
The principal cast of The Mansion of Madness includes Claudio Brook, Arthur Hansel, Ellen Sherman, Martin LaSalle, David Silva.
When was The Mansion of Madness released and how long is it?
The Mansion of Madness was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mansion of Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mansion of Madness was composed by Nacho Méndez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mansion of Madness?
The Mansion of Madness holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).