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The Asphyx

Seen it?

1972 | 99 min | Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, 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 horror fans, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

Hugo is a brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist, loved and respected by his family and friends, admired by his colleagues. But he is a man quickly becoming obsessed with a curious and frightening question...What is the mysterious apparition found in the photographs of his dying subjects?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Newbrook

  • Robert PowellGiles Cunningham
  • Robert StephensSir Hugo Cunningham
  • Jane LapotaireChristina Cunningham
  • Alex ScottSir Edward Barett
  • Ralph ArlissClive Cunningham
  • Fiona WalkerAnna Wheatley
  • Terry ScullyPauper
  • Tony CaunterWarden
  • Paul Bacon1st Member