The Strange Door(1951)
Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece of Terror !
The Strange Door Synopsis
The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.
The Strange Door (1951) is a horror and thriller film directed by Joseph Pevney, released on October 31, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Sally Forrest and Richard Wyler. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Pevney
- Writers:
- Jerry Sackheim, Robert Louis Stevenson
- Producers:
- Ted Richmond
- Cinematographer:
- Irving Glassberg
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Strange Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Laughton
as Sire Alain de Maletroit
Boris Karloff
as Voltan
Sally Forrest
as Blanche de Maletroit
Richard Wyler
as Denis de Beaulieu
- William Cottrell
William Cottrell
as Corbeau
Alan Napier
as Count Grassin
Morgan Farley
as Renville
Paul Cavanagh
as Edmond de Maletroit
Michael Pate
as Talon
- Marion Gray
Marion Gray
- Mary Bayless
Mary Bayless
- George Bruggeman
George Bruggeman
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Pevney, written by Jerry Sackheim and Robert Louis Stevenson, produced by Ted Richmond.
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The Strange Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Strange Door – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Strange Door?
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The main cast of The Strange Door (1951) includes Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Sally Forrest, Richard Wyler and William Cottrell. The film was directed by Joseph Pevney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Door released?
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The Strange Door was released on October 31, 1951 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Strange Door worth watching?
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The Strange Door (1951) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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