Review of Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) by Al M — 11 Aug 2010
Historical accuracy aside, Rasputin the Mad Monk is a delightful little Hammer film that merges their love of historical setpieces together with their adoration for horrific plotlines. Rasputin has both, but most of all it features Christopher Lee in a rare lead role.
While Lee is often the draw of films like Dracula, The Wicker Man, etc., he still takes a backseat in the plot and only shows up in certain moments in the film. Rasputin corrects this in an absolutely wonderful fashion--Lee is front and center throughout the film in a role that is almost preordained for him to fill.
His towering, creepy presence fits perfectly with the booze guzzling, dance-crazy, megalomaniac that drives this unforgettable Hammer film forward.
This review of Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) was written by Al M on 11 Aug 2010.
Rasputin: The Mad Monk has generally received mixed reviews.
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