Mr. Sardonicus

"During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!"

Oct 18 1961 Approved 1h 29m
Drama, Horror, Mystery

In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus—who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude—to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.

Plot

A search for a winning lottery ticket in his dead father's grave causes Sardonicus' face to freeze in a horrible grimace, until he forces a doctor to treat his affliction--with even more grotesque results! The audience gets an opportunity to vote--via the "Punishment Poll"--for the penalty Sardonicus must pay for his deeds...

Written by

Ray Russell

Directed by

William Castle

Cast

Oscar Homolka, Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

William Castle Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Trailers
Mr. Sardonicus Trailer
Mr. Sardonicus (1961) Original Trailer [FHD]
Featurettes
Stuart Gordon on MR. SARDONICUS
Scores
# of Votes
3,826
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA