

Mr. Sardonicus
1961, English. Directed by William Castle.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- William CastleDirector
- Ronald LewisSir Robert Cargrave
- Audrey DaltonMaude Sardonicus
- Guy RolfeBaron Sardonicus
- Oskar HomolkaKrull
- Vladimir SokoloffHenryk Toleslawski
- Erika PetersElenka Toleslawski
- Lorna HansonAnna
- Constance CavendishMrs. Higgins (uncredited)
- James ForrestGeoffery Wainwright (uncredited)
- Tina WoodwardThe Girl (uncredited)
- Mavis Neal PalmerHead Nurse (uncredited)
- Charles H. RadilakStationmaster (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ray Russell
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What Mr. Sardonicus is based on
Mr. Sardonicus is based on Sardonicus by Ray Russell.
Sardonicus
By Ray Russell
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Mr. Sardonicus: quick answers
Is Mr. Sardonicus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Sardonicus?
Mr. Sardonicus runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Mr. Sardonicus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Sardonicus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Sardonicus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Sardonicus is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Sardonicus on?
Mr. Sardonicus is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Sardonicus?
If you liked Mr. Sardonicus, try House on Haunted Hill, Extraordinary Tales, Murders in the Rue Morgue.
Who directed Mr. Sardonicus?
Mr. Sardonicus (1961) was directed by William Castle and stars Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe.
What is Mr. Sardonicus based on?
Mr. Sardonicus is based on Sardonicus by Ray Russell.