Directed by:
Norman LeeCinematography:
Ernest PalmerCast:
Leslie Banks, Lilli Palmer, Richard Bird, Cathleen Nesbitt, David Horne, George Street, Philip Ray, Harry HutchinsonPlots(1)
Dr. Manetta (Leslie Banks) is a wealthy heir who dabbles in mysteries and murder. First, the demented doctor lures people into his mansion to try their hand at opening the "door with seven locks" by answering a series of riddles. Behind the door lies the tomb of the long-departed Lord Selford, and more importantly, his treasure trove of jewels. But no one has ever been able to crack the crazy doctor's cryptic codes and open the door. When the hopeful treasure hunters fail - as they inevitably do - Dr. Manetta leads them to his dark, dank dungeon of torture where he gleefully torments his captives until they expire. The doctor's devious scheme has always been successful, but when he kidnaps a lovely young girl (Lilli Palmer), Manetta sets in motion a chain of events that will bring justice to his victims - and his own ultimate demise. (Echo Bridge Entertainment)
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The British film Chamber of Horrors has potential, but I don't think it was taken advantage of. You have to take into account when the film was created, but I just didn't get the sense that the filmmakers wanted to make a horror film - it was more about making a film that was for the masses. And if that was their goal, they somewhat succeeded, and yet the film doesn't stand out in any significant way.
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