Amicus: House of Horrors

Oct 30, 2012

2h 1m

★ 10.0

Overview

For the first time on DVD, the Alpha Archives Collection proudly presents a two part feature length documentary celebrating the history of the Amicus Productions film company. Founded in the early 1960s by Americans Milton Subotsky and Max J. Rosenberg, Amicus produced some classic (now cult) horror movies, including Dr. Terror's House Of Horrors, The House That Dripped Blood, Tales From The Crypt, Asylum and From Beyond The Grave. Featuring interviews with key individuals who worked for Amicus (actors, directors, etc.), and with many rare photographs and production designs throughout, this documentary is a must-see for fans of British horror cinema.

Genres

Documentary

Horror

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Cast

Freddie Francis

Kevin Connor

Ann Bell

Geoffrey Davies

Barbara Ewing

Jeremy Kemp

Angela Pleasence

Self

John Dark

Self

Geoffrey Davies

Self

Peter Duffell

Self

Clifford Earl

Self

Barbara Ewing

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