Rasputin: The Mad Monk
Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.
Why it matters
A gothic Hammer take on the infamous mystic whose dark charisma seduced a royal dynasty and doomed an empire.
- Christopher Lee’s magnetic performance elevates this historical horror, blending menace with unsettling charm.
- More atmospheric period drama than outright terror—expect brooding tension over jump scares.
- A window into Hammer’s 1960s prime, filmed alongside Dracula: Prince of Darkness, showcasing their flair for mood and costume.
- Fans of occult-infused biopics and old-school Hammer Gothic will appreciate its slow-burn, eerie manipulation of paranoia and power.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
0
