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Theatre Macabre

1971·Show
24Episodes in1Season
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Violence6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Horror legend Christopher Lee hosts this anthology in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, each half-hour episode adapting a story from a classic author, with tales by Edgar Allen Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ambrose Bierce, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oscar Wilde.
Classic HorrorAnthology SeriesGothic AtmospherePsychological DreadVintage ChillsChristopher Lee HostedLiterary AdaptationsSupernatural TalesEuropean HorrorMoral Fables

Crew

Directed by:
Stanisław Lenartowicz, Ewa Petelska, Czesław Petelski
Written by:
Stefan Żeromski
Produced by:
Ben Kadish
Composed by:
Ron Goodwin, Adam Walaciński, Andrzej Korzyński

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Theatre Macabre

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Where can I stream Theatre Macabre legally?

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Theatre Macabre is included with a subscription to Midnight Pulp and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Theatre Macabre worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Theatre Macabre rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Theatre Macabre have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 24 episodes of about 610 minutes each.

Is Theatre Macabre based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Theatre Macabre air?

It ran from 1971 to 1972 and has ended.

What language is Theatre Macabre in?

EnglishPolish

It was made in English, with some Polish. Produced in Poland.

In how many countries can I watch Theatre Macabre?

3CAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Theatre Macabre in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.