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Revenge, Torture, Supernatural, Gothic horror, Immortality, Violence-high, Cult classic, Reanimation, Curse, Slasher, Exploitation
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serious, gritty, suspense-driven
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Horror fans, Cult film enthusiasts, Gorehounds, Exploitation cinema aficionados
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Dread → Terror

The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism

1967-10-05
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In the Olden Tymes, Count Regula is drawn and quartered for killing twelve virgins in his dungeon torture chamber. Thirty-five years later, he comes back to seek revenge on the daughter of his intended thirteenth victim and the son of his prosecutor in order to attain immortal life.

Genres
Horror, Mystery
Cast
Lex Barker, Karin Dor, Christopher Lee, Carl Lange, Christiane Rücker, Vladimir Medar, Dieter Eppler
Crew
Harald Reinl, Manfred R. Köhler
Rating
6.401(81 votes)
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