Crimes at the Dark House 1940
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 69 minutes
- Director
- George King
- Network
- George King Productions
- Where to Stream
- FlixFling, Bloodstream
What is Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House is a 1940 film categorized under crime, drama, and horror. In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1940
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 69 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 1, 1940
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- George King Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Horror
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 18 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~69 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- George King Productions
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Crimes at the Dark House is a 1940 film categorized under crime, drama, and horror. In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England. Upon arriving in England, the imposter schemes to marry an heiress for her money. With the connivance of the cunning Dr. Isidor Fosco, he embarks on a killing spree targeting all who suspect him of being an imposter and who would get in the way of his plans to stay Lord of the Manor. The classic horror production runs for one hour and nine minutes.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Crimes at the Dark House worth watching?
Crimes at the Dark House holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Crimes at the Dark House and when was it released?
Crimes at the Dark House is a feature film with a runtime of 69 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.
Who directed Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House was directed by George King.
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