Madhouse
Seen it?1974 | 92 min | Horror, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Psycho, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Clark
- Vincent PricePaul Toombes
- Peter CushingHerbert Flay
- Robert QuarryOliver Quayle
- Adrienne CorriFaye
- Linda HaydenElizabeth Peters
- Natasha PyneJulia Wilson
- Michael ParkinsonTV Interviewer
- Barry DennenGerry Blount
- Ellis DaleAlfred Peters
- Catherine WillmerLouise Peters