Review of Mr. Sardonicus (1961) by Christine C — 07 Aug 2007

Best of William Castle's films. Creepy and quite wonderful.

This review of Mr. Sardonicus (1961) was written by Christine C on 07 Aug 2007.

Mr. Sardonicus has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jaysin H (14) on 28 Sep 2011

A wonderful film for William Castle fans. Hard to find and perhaps under-appreciated…

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By Bog Man , (47) on 24 Feb 2007

IMHO the most artistically accomplished of Castle's films. A brilliant adaptation of Ray Russell's short story, and an amazingly fun and spooky film…

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By Teo M (2) on 30 Jul 2007

I actually kind of liked this cheap little b movie from william castle. nice story…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 23 Feb 2011

Again Castle brings us a gimmicky little horror movie, in this one the audience votes for the bad guy's fate in the end, which was pretty funny…

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NEED TO EDIT MY NOTES Mr. Sardonicus (1961) is a horror film produced and directed by William Castle…

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By Cindy I (193) on 14 Mar 2010

William Castle strikes again with this tale of a Baron whose face is frozen into a monstrous toothy smile out of a fear response to seeing…

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By Steven L (1,047) on 02 Feb 2010

Most people rave about this movie, meaning most William Castle fans. I didn't really like it…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 18 Jun 2007

Excellent 1961 william castle movie. not as good as house on haunted hill but ignore castle's intrusions and this story is quite ghoulish…

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By Eduardo C (424) on 17 Mar 2009

A decidedly less comical film, but boasting an introduction by the director himself (to get us in the mood) and a typically great performance…

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