"Theatre of Blood" has a masterful plot that probably attracted the high caliber of actors it has for a horror film. It's a story of revenge. Each method of killing is taken from a different Shakespeare play. A couple have novel twists on the play sources. The plot is very novel and clever, and it holds one's interest. Even those who don't particularly enjoy gore should find this film quite intriguing.
But it is definitely a gore-fest of blood and guts horror. It's what one would expect from the master of the macabre, Vincent Price. He has the lead role and is at his gruesome best in this color film that's set in London. The film was shot entirely in England and it has a tremendous cast with prominent British actors of the day.
Price plays long-time Shakespearean actor Edward Lionheart and Diana Rigg plays his daughter, Edwina. Among the rest of the cast are Harry Andrews, Jack Hawkins, Robert Morley, Dennis Price, Michael Hordern, Arthur Lowe, Robert Coote and Ian Hendry.
This is a well-written, very well-acted and well-shot horror film. Besides diehard fans of the genre, Shakespeare fans may especially find it interesting, if not entertaining, for its parodies of Shakespearean plays throughout.
But it is definitely a gore-fest of blood and guts horror. It's what one would expect from the master of the macabre, Vincent Price. He has the lead role and is at his gruesome best in this color film that's set in London. The film was shot entirely in England and it has a tremendous cast with prominent British actors of the day.
Price plays long-time Shakespearean actor Edward Lionheart and Diana Rigg plays his daughter, Edwina. Among the rest of the cast are Harry Andrews, Jack Hawkins, Robert Morley, Dennis Price, Michael Hordern, Arthur Lowe, Robert Coote and Ian Hendry.
This is a well-written, very well-acted and well-shot horror film. Besides diehard fans of the genre, Shakespeare fans may especially find it interesting, if not entertaining, for its parodies of Shakespearean plays throughout.