Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965)/Horror Castle (1963) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "Dr. Terror's House of Horrors " (1965) in the Pacific Northwest. "Horror Castle" (1963) was the second feature.

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Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965)
Five men board a train bound for the fictional town of Bradley. Among them is the mysterious Dr. Schreck (played by Peter Cushing), whose name means “terror” in German. Dr. Schreck opens his pack of Tarot cards (which he calls his “House of Horrors”) and reveals the destinies of each traveler. This sets the stage for five interconnected horror stories:

1. Werewolf: Architect Jim Dawson (Neil McCallum) returns to his ancestral home on a Scottish isle. He discovers that the original owner, Count Cosmo Valdemar, was killed in a conflict with the Dawson family centuries ago. Local legend suggests that Valdemar will rise as a werewolf to take revenge on the last descendant of the Dawson clan.
2. Vampire: A doctor suspects that his new wife may be a vampire.
3. Intelligent Vine: A huge plant takes over a house.
4. Jazz Musician and Voodoo: A jazz musician plagiarizes music from a voodoo ceremony.
5. Disembodied Hand: A pompous art critic is pursued by a disembodied hand.

The film weaves these eerie tales together, creating a chilling and entertaining experience for horror enthusiasts

Director: Freddie Francis
Writer: Milton Subotsky
Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Neil McCallum
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Horror Castle (1963)
“Horror Castle” (also known as “The Virgin of Nuremberg” or “La vergine di Norimberga”) is a 1963 Italian horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti.

Mary Hunter (played by Rossana Podestà) discovers that her husband’s German castle harbors a dark secret. The castle’s museum houses ancient torture devices, and someone has set them into operation. As Mary delves deeper, she uncovers horrifying truths about the castle’s past and the sinister forces at play.

The film weaves suspense, mystery, and Gothic horror, making it a chilling watch for fans of the genre.

Director: Antonio Margheriti
Writers: Frank Bogart, Ernesto Gastaldi, Edmond T. Gréville
Stars: Rossana Podestà, Georges Rivière, Christopher Lee
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May 25, 1965 ad (Portland)