Theater of Blood (1973) Horror Drama Fantasy Comedy
Theater of Blood (1973) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10
Theater of Blood Plot Synopsis:
Edward Kendal Sheridan Lionheart (Vincent Price) is a matinèe favorite Shakespearean actor of the old school, finding difficulty coping with new theater roles, who wreaks revenge on on the theater critics who give their annual Guild's "Best Actor" award to a new and upcoming actor rather than him. Incensed by their choice, he does this in the most ingenious and disturbing ways by imitating death scenes taken from his final repertoire of his beloved Bard's tales. Vincent Price is well supported by Dame Diana Rigg, as his dutiful daughter Edwina, and a bevy of the cream of British character actors, including; Ian Hendry, Sir Michael Hordern, Dennis Price, Robert Morley, and Arthur Lowe.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
Tagline: At your own risk
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Theater of Blood Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Theater of Blood Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 05, 1973, Blu-ray: Sep 07, 2021
Writers: Anthony Greville-Bell, Stanley Mann, John Kohn, William Shakespeare
Producers: Gustave M. Berne, Sam Jaffe, John Kohn, Stanley Mann
Editors: Malcolm Cooke
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Theater of Blood (1973) Cast (Click to Expand)
Theater of Blood Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Price | ... | Edward Lionheart |
| Diana Rigg | ... | Edwina Lionheart |
| Ian Hendry | ... | Peregrine Devlin |
| Harry Andrews | ... | Trevor Dickman |
| Coral Browne | ... | Chloe Moon |
| Robert Coote | ... | Oliver Larding |
| Jack Hawkins | ... | Solomon Psaltery |
| Michael Hordern | ... | George Maxwell |
| Arthur Lowe | ... | Horace Sprout |
| Robert Morley | ... | Meredith Merridew |
| Dennis Price | ... | Hector Snipe |
| Milo O''Shea | ... | Inspector Boot |
| Eric Sykes | ... | Sergeant Dogge |
| Madeline Smith | ... | Rosemary |
| Diana Dors | ... | Maisie Psaltery |
| Joan Hickson | ... | Mrs. Sprout |
| Renée Asherson | ... | Mrs. Maxwell (as Renee Asherson) |
| Bunny Reed | ... | Policeman |
| Peter Thornton | ... | Policeman |
| Charles Sinnickson | ... | Vicar |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Vincent Price, as Edward Lionheart, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Mr. Vincent Price | Master of Terror - Diana Rigg, as Edwina Lionheart, passed away at age 82 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Patrick & Diana | Dame Diana Rigg - Ian Hendry, as Peregrine Devlin, passed away at age 53 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Harry Andrews, as Trevor Dickman, passed away at age 77 in Salehurst, Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Coral Browne – Chloe Moon
- Robert Coote – Oliver Larding
- Jack Hawkins – Solomon Psaltery
- Michael Hordern, as George Maxwell, passed away at age 83 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Sir Michael Hordern - Arthur Lowe – Horace Sprout
- Robert Morley, as Meredith Merridew, passed away at age 84 in Wargrave, Berkshire, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: 'A Guest' - Dennis Price, as Hector Snipe, passed away at age 58 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Denis Price | Mr. Dennis Price | Price - Milo O''Shea, as Inspector Boot, passed away at age 86 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Miles O'Shea - Eric Sykes, as Sergeant Dogge, passed away at age 89 in Esher, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Eric Sykes CBE - Madeline Smith (b. August 2, 1949) – Rosemary
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Maddy Smith | Madeleine Smith - Diana Dors, as Maisie Psaltery, passed away at age 52 in W.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Miss Diana Dors | Diana d'Ors
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