Crucible of Terror
- Year: 1971
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Drama, Horror
- Director: Ted Hooker
- Length: 91 min
A mind so evil it could lock its terrible secret inside a beautiful body
Film Synopsis
Crucible of Terror (1971) follows a troubled young woman who becomes entangled with a reclusive sculptor whose isolated estate hides violent and obsessive impulses. As psychological manipulation and sexual menace intensify, the boundaries between artistic creation, domination, and cruelty begin to dissolve. This British exploitation thriller blends gothic isolation and sadistic undertones in a bleak portrait of control and entrapment.
Crucible of Terror Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Vinegar Syndrome BD-ALL/US 2024 | Severin DVD-0/US/OOP 2010 | Image DVD-0/US/OOP 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | |||
| Happy Gatherings - Interview with Actress Judy Matheson | |||
| Isolated Music and Effects Track |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Vinegar Syndrome’s Blu-ray is included in the “Cruel Britannia: Three Killer Thrillers from the UK” box set with Penny Gold (1973) and Craze (1974). It includes a 40-page booklet containing an interview with actress Mary Maude by Adrian Smith.
- Severin’s DVD contains no extras.
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Collector’s guide
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Happy Gatherings (9:59)
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Vinegar Syndrome BD |
| Happy Gatherings - Interview with Actress Judy Matheson Vinegar Syndrome BD | |
| Isolated Music and Effects Track Image DVD |