Mr. Sardonicus (1961) movie poster

Mr. Sardonicus

1961 ·1h 30m · ★ 6.3 (71)

In 1880, Sir Robert Cargrave, a London physician known for his experimental work in paralysis treatment, is summoned to Gorslava by the mysterious Baron Sardonicus—who is now married to Cargrave's former wife, Maude—to treat his disfigurement. When Cargrave arrives, he finds the masked baron is a cruel sadist who has threatened to harm Maude if he is not successfully cured.

Why it matters
9 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
14
Survival
33

Setting

Castle

Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanizationTortureMedical Gore

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

19th centurybarondisfigured facedisfigurementflashbackgraveleechmaskmasked mantorture

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