The Oblong Box1969
“Some things are better left buried.”
Directed by Gordon Hessler
The premise
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Horror Vault's take
In the fog-drenched corridors of Markham Manor, a horribly disfigured nobleman is kept hidden from the world by his own brother — a secret that cannot stay buried forever. When he breaks free, a trail of vengeance cuts through Victorian society, drawing in a cast of morally compromised souls. Anchored by the commanding presences of Vincent Price and Christopher Lee, this Amicus-era Gothic chiller weaves African occult ritual and English aristocratic decay into a satisfyingly macabre package.
Content: Violence, Period-Era Depictions Of African Ritual That May Feel Culturally Insensitive
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