Synopsis
An aging hypnotist creates a device that allows the user to control the mind of another person, but his wife abuses its power by manipulating a younger man to commit evil acts.
Key facts
Cast
Boris Karloff, Catherine Lacey, Elizabeth Ercy, Ian Ogilvy, Victor Henry, Sally Adams, Meier Tzelniker, Gerald Campion
Original language
English
First release
June 25, 1967 (United Kingdom)
Setting
London
Crew
Screenplay
Michael Reeves, Tom Baker
Producer
Michael Reeves, Patrick Curtis, Tony Tenser
Cinematography
Stanley A. Long
Editing
David Woodward, Ralph Sheldon, Susan Michie
Music
Paul Ferris
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Torino Film Festival 2019 generic
- Mayhem Film Festival 2008
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2005 generic - Brit Invaders!
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 1968 generic - Feature Film ★ Best film (Golden Asteroid); Best actress for Catherine Lacey (Silver Spaceship); Festival Gold Medal shared with Boris Karloff
Titles
| Original title | The Sorcerers | |
| Alternate title | La Créature invisible |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 25, 1967 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 25, 1967 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | December 6, 2004 |
Full credits
| Director | Michael Reeves |
| Cast | Boris Karloff (Prof. Marcus Monserrat), Catherine Lacey (Estelle Monserrat), Elizabeth Ercy (Nicole), Ian Ogilvy (Mike Roscoe), Victor Henry (Alan), Sally Adams (Laura Ladd), Meier Tzelniker (The Jewish Baker), Gerald Campion (Customer in China Shop), Susan George (Audrey Woods), Ivor Dean (Insp. Matalon), Peter Fraser (Detective George), Martin Terry (Tobacconist), Bill Barnsley (Constable in Fur Store), Maureen Booth (Dancer), Toni Daly (Vocalist), Arnold L. Miller (Taxi driver), Alf Joint (Ron, the mechanic) |
| Screenplay | Michael Reeves, Tom Baker |
| Producer | Michael Reeves, Patrick Curtis, Tony Tenser |
| Cinematography | Stanley A. Long |
| Editing | David Woodward, Ralph Sheldon, Susan Michie |
| Music | Paul Ferris |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
