Malpertuis

"If you expect to get out alive... you must be dreaming."

Jan 2 1971 N/A 2h 5m
Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Malpertuis is the name of an old, rambling mansion which is in reality a labyrinth where characters from Greek mythology are imprisoned by the bedridden Cassavius. He manages to keep them, as well as his nephew and niece, prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As Jan, the nephew, unravels the mystery, he discovers that he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than he was led to believe.

Plot

Malpertuis is a labyrinth where characters issued from the Greek mythology are made prisoners by Cassavius. He manages to keep them (as well as his nephew and niece) as prisoners even after his death, through a binding testament. As the nephew unravels the mystery, we find out he cannot escape the house because Malpertuis is far more significant than we were led to believe.

Written by

Jean Ferry, Jean Ray

Directed by

Harry Kümel

Cast

Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany, France, Belgium

Production Companies

Société d'Expansion du Spectacle, Artémis Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, SOFLDOC

Languages

Nederlands

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Trailers
Harry Kümel - Malpertuis 1971 trailer
Scores
# of Votes
1,737
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
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