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Macabre (1958)
Director: William Castle
Cast: William Prince, Jacqueline Scott, Jim Backus, Jonathan Kidd
Runtime72 min
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After his wife and her blind sister have died under his care, a doctor's young daughter is kidnapped and reported as buried alive, leaving him with mere hours to find and rescue her.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Macabre is a 1958 horror-thriller film directed by William Castle that received a mixed critical reception. While some praised its suspenseful premise about a doctor searching for his buried alive daughter, others found the execution lacking. The film has since gained a cult following, with an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 indicating moderate public reception.
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Fans of classic psychological horror will enjoy the tense, atmospheric nature of Macabre (1958), directed by the master of horror cinema William Castle. The film's gripping premise of a father racing against time to save his buried alive daughter creates a thrilling sense of dread, anchored by strong performances from the cast including William Prince.
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Macabre is a 1958 American horror film directed by William Castle, written by Robb White, and starring William Prince and Jim Backus. The film falls into both the horror and suspense genres. It was released in March 1958, and played in some areas on a double bill with The Black Scorpion (1957).
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