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A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Theatrical
May 11, 1958
DVD / Blu-ray
Jun 17, 1998
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Amalgamated Productions
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Cast
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Boris Karloff
James Rankin
J
Jean Kent
Cora Seth
E
Elizabeth Allan
Barbara Rankin
A
Anthony Dawson
Supt. Burk
V
Vera Day
Pearl
T
Tim Turner
Dr. Kenneth McColl
D
Diane Aubrey
Lily Rankin
M
Max Brimmell
Newgate Prison Turnkey
L
Leslie Perrins
Newgate Prison Governor
J
Jessica Cairns
Asylum Maid
D
Dorothy Gordon
Hannah
D
Desmond Roberts
Dr. Johnson
R
Roy Russell
Medical Superintendent
D
Derek Birch
Guyse Hospital Superintendent
P
Peggy Ann Clifford
Kate
J
John Fabian
Young Blood
M
Marie Devereux
Show Girl (uncredited)
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See all →Karloff Stars in New Horror Film
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KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!
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Karloff: King of Monsters in New Film
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Karloff-KING OF MONSTERS-In His New Picture of 1,000 Horrors!
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