Curse of the Crimson Altar
Curse of the Crimson Altar

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Curse of the Crimson Altar

1968
Movie
87 min
English

When his brother disappears, a man visits the remote country house where he was last seen. While the host seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, there's a feeling of menace in the air with the overhanging legend of Lavinia Morley, the Black Witch of Greymarsh.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Vernon SewellGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

An antiques dealer becomes increasingly concerned when his friend, Robert Manning, becomes obsessed with a mysterious antique family crest. Manning's research leads him to a dark and sinister occult society known as the Crimson Altar, which supposedly worships a demonic entity. As Manning delves deeper into the cult's rituals, he finds himself in grave danger, and his friend must race against time to save him from succumbing to the dark forces at play.

Critical Reception

Curse of the Crimson Altar is a cult classic of the horror genre, often praised for its atmospheric tension and the compelling performances of its legendary leads, Christopher Lee and Boris Karloff. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a dedicated following among horror aficionados for its intriguing plot and gothic horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances, particularly from Christopher Lee and Boris Karloff.

  • Appreciated for its atmospheric and gothic horror elements.

  • The plot is considered engaging, albeit sometimes convoluted.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available, audience reviews often highlight the film's effectiveness as a B-movie horror flick, enjoying the classic monster-movie feel and the star power of Lee and Karloff.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the final screen appearances for legendary horror actor Boris Karloff, who passed away shortly after its release.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Tigon’s version of “The Devil Rides Out”**_ An antique dealer in England (Mark Eden) travels to the village of Greymarshe to find his brother, who mysteriously went missing there. Staying at a historical lodge, he romances the young n...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This might have been a bit better were it actually to feature more of Messrs Karloff and Lee on the screen, but for the most part is just consists of Mark Eden ("Manning") trying to track down his brother, whom he suspects may have been cau...