"So terrifying!... We have reserved your coffin!... If you D.D. (drop dead) while watching: Castle of Evil"

1966

1h 21m

4.4(11 votes)

Science Fiction

Horror

Mystery

Overview

The relatives of a recently deceased man gather at his eerie mansion but before his will can be read, they start being murdered one by one.

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Scott Brady

Matt Granger

Virginia Mayo

Mary Theresa 'Sable' Pulaski

David Brian

Robert Hawley

Lisa Gaye

Carrol Harris

Hugh Marlowe

Doc Corozal

William Thourlby

Kovic

Ernest Sarracino

Tunki

Shelley Morrison

Lupe Tekal d'Esperanza

Natividad Vacío

Muchado

Creative team

Directed by: Francis D. Lyon
Written by: Charles A. Wallace
Produced by: Earle Lyon

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