
The Horrible Dr. Hichcock
The candle of his lust burnt brightest in the shadow of the grave!
Directed by Riccardo Freda
Produced by Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
A gothic horror film steeped in perversion and dread, where a woman discovers her husband's monstrous obsession with death and the supernatural.
In late 19th century London, a woman weds a necrophiliac doctor whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances - and who might be returning from the grave to torment her successor.
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Is The Horrible Dr. Hichcock scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Does The Horrible Dr. Hichcock end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is The Horrible Dr. Hichcock easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is The Horrible Dr. Hichcock sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The Horrible Dr. Hichcock violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
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Like The Horrible Dr. Hichcock
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like The Horrible Dr. Hichcock, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Horrible Dr. Hichcock, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Horrible Dr. Hichcock, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































