The Vault of Horror
1973, English. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Everything that makes life worth leaving!
Five strangers trapped in a basement vault share their recurring nightmares: strange tales concerning family inheritance, obsessive neatness, east Indian mysticism, a life insurance scam, and an artist out for revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Anna MasseyDonna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
- Terry-ThomasArthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
- Glynis JohnsEleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
- John Forbes-RobertsonWilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
- Curd JürgensSebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
- Dawn AddamsInez (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
- Ishaq BuxFakir (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
- Michael CraigMaitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
- Edward JuddAlex (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
- Robin NedwellTom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
- Geoffrey DaviesJerry (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
- Tom BakerMoore (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Milton Subotsky
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What The Vault of Horror is based on
The Vault of Horror is adapted from a comic.
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The Vault of Horror: quick answers
Is The Vault of Horror worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Vault of Horror?
The Vault of Horror runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Vault of Horror have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Vault of Horror. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Vault of Horror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vault of Horror is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Vault of Horror on?
The Vault of Horror isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1973. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vault of Horror?
If you liked The Vault of Horror, try Nightmare Cinema, V/H/S/Beyond, Scream Blacula Scream.
Who directed The Vault of Horror?
The Vault of Horror (1973) was directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Anna Massey, Terry-Thomas, Glynis Johns.
What is The Vault of Horror based on?
The Vault of Horror is adapted from a comic.