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The Vault of Horror
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The Vault of Horror

1973-03-16 · 87 min · ★ 6.4

Horror

Five strangers trapped in a basement vault share their recurring nightmares: strange tales concerning family inheritance, obsessive neatness, east Indian mysticism, a life insurance scam, and an artist out for revenge.

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Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Production companies
Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anna MasseyAnna MasseyDonna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Terry-ThomasTerry-ThomasArthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Glynis JohnsGlynis JohnsEleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
John Forbes-RobertsonWilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Curd JürgensCurd JürgensSebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Dawn AddamsDawn AddamsInez (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Ishaq BuxFakir (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Michael CraigMichael CraigMaitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Edward JuddEdward JuddAlex (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Robin NedwellRobin NedwellTom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Geoffrey DaviesJerry (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Tom BakerTom BakerMoore (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottDiltant (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Terence AlexanderTerence AlexanderFenton Breedley (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Erik ChittyErik ChittyOld Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Mike PrattMike PrattClive (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Jerold WellsJerold WellsWaiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Marianne StoneMarianne StoneJane (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Frank ForsythFrank ForsythMale Customer (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Jasmina HiltonJasmina HiltonIndian Girl (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")

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