The Psychopath (1966) Horror Thriller Mystery Crime

Rated Approved | Threatrical May 20, 1966 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 22m
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The Psychopath Plot Synopsis:

Inspector Holloway (Patrick Wymark) is investigating a series of brutal murders in which a doll of each victim is found at the scene. The dolls, as it turns out, were purchased by the crippled Mrs. Von Sturm (Margaret Johnston), whose house is overcrowded with a doll collection. Her pale, wide-eyed, neurotic son Mark (Sir John Standing) becomes the prime suspect, but are the Police mistaken? The daughter of one of the victims discovers the shocking truth.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Inspector Holloway is investigating a series of brutal murders in which a doll of each victim is found at the scene. The dolls, as it turns out,were purchased by the crippled Mrs. Von Sturm, whose home is overcrowded with a doll collection. Her pale, wide-eyed, neurotic son becomes the prime suspect, but are the police mistaken? The daughter of one of the victims discovers the shocking truth.

Tagline: Don"t cross the path of the psychopath, unless your tired of it all.

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Official Trailer

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The Psychopath Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1966 (more 1966 movies)
MPAA Rating: Approved
Runtime: 82 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Horror Genres:  Killer
Horror Subgenres:  Drama, Maniac
Directors: Freddie Francis
Stars: Patrick Wymark, Margaret Johnston, John Standing, Alexander Knox, Judy Huxtable … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 20, 1966
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Psychopath Release Dates In Theaters: May 20, 1966, Blu-ray 4K: Apr 10, 2018
Writers: Robert Bloch
Producers: Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky
Editors: Oswald Hafenrichter
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