Crucible of Horror

Original title: The Corpse

1971
R
1h 31m

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5.2/10

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Michael Gough, Sharon Gurney, and Yvonne Mitchell in Crucible of Horror (1971)

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A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.

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IMDb RATING

5.2/10

1.2K

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See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Michael Gough's character's son and daughter in the film were played by Gough's real life son, Simon Gough, and Simon's future wife, Sharon Gurney. The film was made in 1969, the two married in 1970, and the film was released in 1971.

Quotes
Edith Eastwood: [trying to distract Reid's search around the cottage] Would you like a cup of tea ?
Reid: Tea ? yes that would be lovely, thank you.
Jane Eastwood: I'll make it.
Edith Eastwood: [apologising] We only have mugs here, I hope you approve.

Connections
Featured in Elvira's Movie Macabre: Crucible of Horror (1982)

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Bears a passing resemblance

Those with long memories might notice this film borrows more than a little from DIABOLIQUE, if not necessarily in a good way. Despite a nasty caning and attempted murder this is more about psychological torment than physical violence; the lasting impression is that typical English family life is enough to drive anyone to murder or bonkers, in that order. One of the seemingly endless string of potboilers that Michael Gough used to liven up, back in the day.