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The Oblong Box

PG1h 36m1969Gordon Hessler
IMDb: 6.0/10Rotten: 50%
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"Some things are better left buried."

Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Oblong Box (1969) about?

Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.

Who stars in The Oblong Box?

The Oblong Box stars Vincent Price (Sir Julian Markham), Christopher Lee (Dr. J. Neuhartt), Rupert Davies (Joshua Kemp), Uta Levka (Heidi), Sally Geeson (Sally Baxter). The film was directed by Gordon Hessler.

How long is The Oblong Box?

The Oblong Box has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated PG.

Is The Oblong Box worth watching?

The Oblong Box holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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