Mr. Sardonicus
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Mr. Sardonicus

1961Movie1 h 30 minNR

HorrorMystery
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes44%53%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes44%53%

Summary

In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus-who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude-to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.

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  • Keeps you on edge.
  • Weighs on you.
  • Scares you.
  • Gets under your skin.
  • Leaves you shaken.

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Beast and Beautyin 136 titlesDeconstructed. In a plot almost remniscent of the timeless story itself, Maude willingly accepted Baron Sardonicus's marriage proposal in order to save her father from debt.Fake Interactivityin 105 titlesIn the closing "vote on the outcome" footage, the producer actually goes through the motions of calling on specific audience members to hold their cards up higher or otherwise clarify their votes, ev…All 31 tropes

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