Movie

Mr. Sardonicus

1961 · 90 min

A gothic chiller with a grim grin, sadistic cruelty, and a gimmicky interactive twist that invites you to judge the villain.

Tagline: During the running of the film,the "Punishment Poll" lets YOU decide the fate of Mr. Sardonicus!
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, eerie, campy and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, greed, betrayal, revenge
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
greed
betrayal
revenge
guilt
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild