Circus of Horrors
1960, English. Directed by Sidney Hayers.
Spectacular Towering Terror! One man's lust...made men into beasts, stripped women of their souls!
A plastic surgeon and his nurse join a bizarre circus to escape from the police. Here he befriends deformed women and transforms them for his "Temple of Beauty". However, when they threaten to leave, they meet with mysterious accidents.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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FilmzieCast & crew
- Sidney HayersDirector
- Anton DiffringDr. Schuler
- Erika RembergElissa Caro
- Yvonne MonlaurNicole Vanet
- Donald PleasenceVanet
- Jane HyltonAngela
- Kenneth GriffithMartin
- Conrad PhillipsInspector Arthur Ames
- Jack GwillimSupt. Andrews
- Vanda HudsonMagda von Meck
- Yvonne RomainMelina
- Colette WildeEvelyn Morley
- William MervynDr. Morley
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- George Baxt
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Circus of Horrors: quick answers
Is Circus of Horrors worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Circus of Horrors?
Circus of Horrors runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Circus of Horrors have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Circus of Horrors. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Circus of Horrors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Circus of Horrors is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Circus of Horrors on?
Circus of Horrors is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Circus of Horrors?
If you liked Circus of Horrors, try Frank and Penelope, Saw III, American Mary.
Who directed Circus of Horrors?
Circus of Horrors (1960) was directed by Sidney Hayers and stars Anton Diffring, Erika Remberg, Yvonne Monlaur.