Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

A creaky old-fashioned chiller that plays its grisly premise with theatrical relish, more macabre fun than genuine fright.

Directed by

George King

Genres

Drama, Crime, Horror

Starring

Tod Slaughter, Stella Rho, John Singer

Tagline

Brownbeards, Blackbeards, Redbeards. He Polished Them All Off!

Overview

It is England in the 1830s. London's dockside is teeming with ships and sailors who have made their fortune in foreign lands. Sweeney Todd, a Fleet Street barber, awaits the arrival of men whose first port of call is for a good, close shave. For most it will be the last time they are seen alive. Using a specially designed barber's chair, Sweeney Todd despatches his victims to the cellar below, where he robs them of their new found fortunes and chops their remains into small pieces. Meanwhile, Mrs Lovett is enjoying a roaring trade for her popular penny meat pies.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Greed, crime, deception, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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