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6.7/10 1973 1h 44m Released

It's curtains for his critics!

A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.

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Top Cast

Vincent Price
Vincent Price
Edward Lionheart
Diana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Edwina Lionheart
Ian Hendry
Ian Hendry
Peregrine Devlin
Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews
Trevor Dickman
Coral Browne
Coral Browne
Chloe Moon
Robert Coote
Robert Coote
Oliver Larding
Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Solomon Psaltery
Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
George Maxwell
Arthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe
Horace Sprout
Robert Morley
Robert Morley
Meredith Merridew
Dennis Price
Dennis Price
Hector Snipe
Milo O'Shea
Milo O'Shea
Inspector Boot
Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes
Sergeant Dogge
Madeline Smith
Madeline Smith
Rosemary
Diana Dors
Diana Dors
Maisie Psaltery
Joan Hickson
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Sprout

Reviews

John Chard 8/10

Shakespeare's of Fulham! Theatre of Blood is directed by Douglas Hickox and adapted to screenplay by Anthony Greville-Bell from an idea by Stanley Mann and John Kohn. It stars Vincent Price, Diana Rigg and a whole host of British thespian talent! Music is by Michael J. Lewis and cinematography by Wolfgang Suschitzky. Edward Kendall Sheridan Lionheart (Price) considered himself a master Shakespearean actor, he…

CinemaSerf 6/10

Vincent Price is delightfully camp and over-the-top in this compendium of tales of revenge. He plays a Shakespearean actor slighted by the critics and denied his due plaudits; so he sets out - with the help of mistress of disguise (?!) Diana Rigg (his daughter) to avenge himself by disposing of each of his antagonists in a fashion prescribed by the bard himself. Robert Morley is great as the poodle-loving ham, and…

Wuchak 6/10

**_Shakespeare-quoting Price hams it up in this horror/thriller black comedy_** Vincent Price stars as a bitter Shakespearean actor in modern London who is thought to be dead due to suicide. Actually, he's alive-and-not-well and goes after his unrelenting highbrow critics. Diana Rigg plays his understanding daughter while Milo O'Shea is on hand as the inspector. The score is excellent, even moving, and the…

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FAQ about Theatre of Blood

What is Theatre of Blood about?
A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
When was Theatre of Blood released?
Theatre of Blood was released in 1973.
What genres does Theatre of Blood belong to?
Theatre of Blood is categorised as Comedy, Horror.
Who stars in Theatre of Blood?
The cast of Theatre of Blood includes Vincent Price, Diana Rigg, Ian Hendry, Harry Andrews, Coral Browne.