
Amicus: House of Horrors
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Overview
For the first time on DVD, the Alpha Archives Collection proudly presents a two part feature length documentary celebrating the history of the Amicus Productions film company. Founded in the early 1960s by Americans Milton Subotsky and Max J. Rosenberg, Amicus produced some classic (now cult) horror movies, including Dr. Terror's House Of Horrors, The House That Dripped Blood, Tales From The Crypt, Asylum and From Beyond The Grave. Featuring interviews with key individuals who worked for Amicus (actors, directors, etc.), and with many rare photographs and production designs throughout, this documentary is a must-see for fans of British horror cinema.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
121 min
Release Date
2012-10-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
10
Freddie Francis
Kevin Connor
Ann Bell
Geoffrey Davies
Barbara Ewing
Jeremy Kemp
Angela Pleasence
John Dark
Self
Geoffrey Davies
Self
Peter Duffell
Self
Clifford Earl
Self
Barbara Ewing
Self
John O'Farrell
Self
Angela Grant
Self
John Harris
Self
Sally Harrison
Self
David Wynn-Jones
Self
Jeremy Kemp
Self
Dennis Lotis
Self
Kenny Lynch
Self
Tony Wall
Self
Anthony Waye
Self
Stephen Weeks
Self
Geoffrey Whitehead
Self
Geoffrey Bayldon
Self
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