Grip of the Strangler
Grip of the Strangler

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Grip of the Strangler

1958
Movie
78 min
English

A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Robert DayGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Victorian London, a series of brutal strangulation murders grips the city. The police are baffled, but a young doctor begins to suspect that the killer might be linked to a respected, elderly actor. As the doctor investigates further, he uncovers a dark and terrifying secret about the actor's past, leading him to believe the actor himself is the notorious "Strangler of Blackfriars."

Critical Reception

The film is a relatively obscure British horror film that has gained a cult following over the years. While not a critical darling upon release, it is often praised for its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from Boris Karloff.

What Reviewers Say

  • Atmospheric and suspenseful for its era.

  • Boris Karloff delivers a compelling performance.

  • A serviceable B-movie horror thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to the film's niche status, but it is generally appreciated by horror fans for its vintage charm and Karloff's presence.

Fun Fact

This film was one of Boris Karloff's final British-made films and marked a return to the horror genre after a period of more varied roles.

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John Chard

John Chard

The Haymarket Strangler Returns! Boris Karloff plays a man who comes to believe that a serial killer from 20 years previously was innocent of the murders for which he was hanged. The case starts to consume him, literally... Based on t...