The Oblong Box
1969, English. Directed by Gordon Hessler.
Some things are better left buried.
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Gordon HesslerDirector
- Vincent PriceSir Julian Markham
- Christopher LeeDr. J. Neuhartt
- Rupert DaviesJoshua Kemp
- Uta LevkaHeidi
- Sally GeesonSally Baxter
- Alister WilliamsonSir Edward Markham
- Peter ArneSamuel Trench
- Hilary DwyerLady Elizabeth Markham
- Maxwell ShawHackett
- Carl RiggNorton
- Harry BairdN'Galo
- Godfrey JamesWeller
Details
- Released
- 11 June 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lawrence Huntington
- Budget
- $175K
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The Oblong Box: quick answers
Is The Oblong Box worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Oblong Box?
The Oblong Box runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Oblong Box have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Oblong Box. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Oblong Box suitable for kids?
The Oblong Box is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Where can I watch The Oblong Box?
The Oblong Box is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
What movies are like The Oblong Box?
If you liked The Oblong Box, try The Tell-Tale Heart, House of Usher, The Comedy of Terrors.
Who directed The Oblong Box?
The Oblong Box (1969) was directed by Gordon Hessler and stars Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Rupert Davies.