Madhouse
Madhouse

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Madhouse

1974
Movie
92 min
English

A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Fredric HobbsGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman visits her aunt, a former horror film actress living in a remote mansion. She soon discovers that her aunt is being subjected to cruel pranks by her brutish caretaker, who believes she is a dangerous lunatic and is attempting to drive her insane. As the torment escalates, the line between reality and delusion blurs, leading to a violent and shocking conclusion.

Critical Reception

Madhouse (also known as 'There Was a Little Girl' and 'What Have You Done to Solange?') is a lesser-known giallo-esque horror film that garnered a cult following for its disturbing themes and graphic violence. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has since been appreciated by fans of exploitation and Italian horror for its unique atmosphere and unsettling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Noted for its graphic violence and disturbing themes.

  • Considered a cult classic within the giallo subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but those available often highlight its shocking content and the eerie mood it successfully creates.

Fun Fact

The film was released in Italy as 'Vado a vivere con mio zio' (I'm going to live with my uncle), with a completely different plot to capitalize on the popularity of the film 'What Have You Done to Solange?' (1972).

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Price and Cushing in this clunky Brit precursor to “Scream”_** Shot in the late spring of 1973 under the (superior) title “The Revenge of Dr. Death,” it was changed to the generic “Madhouse.” It didn’t open in the USA until a year and...

John Chard

John Chard

Everybody thinks I'm dead, including myself. Madhouse is directed by Jim Clark and written by Angus Hall, Ken Levison and Greg Morrison. It stars Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri and Natasha Pyne. Music is by ...

barrymost

barrymost

An old actor returns years later to the role that made him famous--that of evil, psychopathic killer, Dr. Death. But why does everyone on the movie set keep dying violently? Alright, so it's not either one's greatest film, but it is Vince...

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