Synopsis
A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.
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Cast
- Christopher LeeJohn Reid (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
- Peter CushingPhilip Grayson (segment 2 "Waxworks")
- Denholm ElliottCharles Hillyer (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Joanna DunhamAlice Hillyer (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Tom AdamsDominick / Richard (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Robert LangPsychiatrist (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Joss AcklandNeville Rogers (segment 2 "Waxworks")
- Wolfe MorrisWaxworks Proprietor (segment 2 "Waxworks")
- Nyree Dawn PorterAnn Norton (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
- Chloe FranksJane Reid (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
Recommendations
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Time Out
Three of the episodes are rough-and-ready but vigorous Grand Guignol fun. The fourth is something else again, a marvellous mood piece of chilling intensity. - 60
TV Guide Magazine
Skillfully written by Bloch and boasting an excellent cast, this omnibus is a bit better than most and was the feature debut of television director Peter Duffell. - 60
Empire
One of the best Amicus anthology movies, this is an enjoyable affair full of affectionate horror homage. - 50
The New York Times
Moves in many directions, but never too far from the mechanics of the high school play.
