The Sorcerers
The Sorcerers

The Sorcerers

1967Movie86 minEnglish

An aging hypnotist creates a device that allows the user to control the mind of another person, but his wife abuses its power by manipulating a younger man to commit evil acts.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Michael ReevesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, impressionable man becomes the unwilling subject of a sinister voodoo ritual orchestrated by an elderly, malevolent witch and her equally sinister husband. They use a special drug to control his mind, forcing him to commit violent acts through hypnotic suggestion. As the thrall deepens, the young man finds himself entangled in a dark web of violence and manipulation, struggling to break free from their psychic control.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Sorcerers' received mixed to negative reviews, with some critics praising its dark atmosphere and Boris Karloff's performance, while others found its plot convoluted and its violence gratuitous. In retrospect, it's often viewed as an interesting, albeit flawed, entry in Karloff's late-career work and a notable film from director Michael Reeves.

What Reviewers Say

  • Boris Karloff delivers a chilling performance as a sinister sorcerer.
  • The film is notable for its dark, psychedelic visuals and unsettling tone.
  • Despite its atmospheric strengths, the plot can be disjointed and underdeveloped.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was one of Boris Karloff's final screen appearances, filmed when he was nearly 80 years old.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely_** In London, an elderly husband & wife (Boris Karloff & Catherine Lacey) test their new mesmerizing device on a young man (Ian Ogilvy) and find that they are able to control his b...
John Chard

John Chard

Ecstasy with no consequence. The Sorcerers is directed by Michael Reeves who also co-writes the screenplay with Tom Baker from an original idea written by John Burke. It stars Boris Karloff, Ian Ogilvy, Catherine Lacey, Victor Henry and ...