Synopsis
A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
Theatre of Blood (1973) is a 1h 44min comedy feature film by Douglas Hickox. A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition. Selected for Mayhem Film Festival (2011).
Key facts
Cast
Vincent Price, Diana Rigg, Ian Hendry, Harry Andrews, Coral Browne, Robert Coote, Jack Hawkins, Michael Hordern
Original language
English
First release
March 16, 1973 (Canada)
Home video distributors
MGM/UA Home Video (United States)
Setting
London
Filming locations
London
Crew
Screenplay
Anthony Greville-Bell
Producer
John Kohn, Stanley Mann
Cinematography
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Editing
Malcolm Cooke
Music
Michael J. Lewis
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Abertoir Horror Festival 2025 - Features
- Romford Horror Festival 2021
- PIFFF (Paris International Fantastic Film Festival) 2019 - Cult Classics
- Mayhem Film Festival 2011
- Fantasy Filmfest 1988 generic - Liste der gezeigten Filme
Titles
| Original title | Theatre of Blood | |
| Québec French title | Théâtre de sang | |
| VHS home video title | Theater of Blood | English |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. M600902) | 1992, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. MV600902) | 1992, United States, book box |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Theatre Of Blood - Michael J. Lewis (2010) | 1 release, 2023: Quartet Records |
| CD | Theatre Of Blood - Michael J. Lewis (2010) | 3 releases, 2010-2023: La-La Land Records, Quartet Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | March 16, 1973 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 5, 1973 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 11, 1973 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 7, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | July 20, 1973 |
| Theatrical | France | August 16, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 27, 1973 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1992 M600902 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1992 MV600902 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 21, 2002 |
Full credits
| Director | Douglas Hickox |
| Cast | Vincent Price (Edward Lionheart), Diana Rigg (Edwina Lionheart), Ian Hendry (Peregrine Devlin), Harry Andrews (Trevor Dickman), Coral Browne (Chloe Moon), Robert Coote (Oliver Larding), Jack Hawkins (Solomon Psaltery), Michael Hordern (George Maxwell), Arthur Lowe (Horace Sprout), Robert Morley (Meredith Merridew), Dennis Price (Hector Snipe), Milo O'Shea (Inspector Boot), Eric Sykes (Sergeant Dogge), Madeline Smith (Rosemary), Diana Dors (Maisie Psaltery), Joan Hickson (Mrs. Sprout), Renée Asherson (Mrs. Maxwell), Bunny Reed (Policeman), Peter Thornton (Policeman), Charles Sinnickson (Vicar), Brigid Erin Bates (Maid), Tutte Lemkow (Meths Drinker), Stanley Bates (Meths Drinker), Eric Francis (Meths Drinker), Sally Gilmore (Meths Drinker), John Gilpin (Meths Drinker), Joyce Graeme (Meths Drinker), Jack Maguire (Meths Drinker), Declan Mulholland (Meths Drinker), George Oliver (Meths Drinker (uncredited)), Charles Gray (Solomon Psaltery (voice) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Anthony Greville-Bell |
| Producer | John Kohn, Stanley Mann |
| Executive producer | Gustave M. Berne, Sam Jaffe |
| Cinematography | Wolfgang Suschitzky |
| Editing | Malcolm Cooke |
| Music | Michael J. Lewis |
| Production design | Michael Seymour |
| Visual effects | John Stears |
| Costumes | Michael Baldwin |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
