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Un tueur sous influence

Original title: Craze
  • 1974
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
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Un tueur sous influence (1974)
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A nutty antiques dealer starts to sacrifice women to an African idol.A nutty antiques dealer starts to sacrifice women to an African idol.A nutty antiques dealer starts to sacrifice women to an African idol.

  • Director
    • Freddie Francis
  • Writers
    • Herman Cohen
    • Aben Kandel
    • Henry Seymour
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Diana Dors
    • Julie Ege
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    937
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Freddie Francis
    • Writers
      • Herman Cohen
      • Aben Kandel
      • Henry Seymour
    • Stars
      • Jack Palance
      • Diana Dors
      • Julie Ege
    • 30User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Neal Mottram
    Diana Dors
    Diana Dors
    • Dolly Newman
    Julie Ege
    Julie Ege
    • Helena
    Edith Evans
    Edith Evans
    • Aunt Louise Nash
    Hugh Griffith
    Hugh Griffith
    • Solicitor
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Supt. Bellamy
    Michael Jayston
    Michael Jayston
    • Detective Sgt. Wall
    Suzy Kendall
    Suzy Kendall
    • Sally
    Martin Potter
    Martin Potter
    • Ronnie
    Percy Herbert
    Percy Herbert
    • Detective Constable Russet
    David Warbeck
    David Warbeck
    • Detective Wilson
    Kathleen Byron
    Kathleen Byron
    • Muriel Sharp
    Marianne Stone
    Marianne Stone
    • Jane - Barmaid
    Dean Harris
    Dean Harris
    • Ronnie's Friend
    Venicia Day
    • Dancer
    Anthony Chinn
    Anthony Chinn
    • Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Forsyth
    Frank Forsyth
    • Man at Will Reading
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Harris
    Alan Harris
    • Coven Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Freddie Francis
    • Writers
      • Herman Cohen
      • Aben Kandel
      • Henry Seymour
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    searchanddestroy-1

    Was Freddie Francis crazy or what?

    I hardly recognized Freddie Francis in this movie, not in terms of directing, with exciting camera angles and moves, but because of a so lousy script where poor Jack Palance does his best to save the whole. Freddie Francis gave us worst, with the awful - or funny, that depends of your taste and opinion - TROG, where it was Joan Crawford instead of Jack Palance as the lead. But I am sure that many viewers will appreciate this film, that looks like a TV movie for me. Freddie Francis was more inspired during the sixties, let's admit it. Remember his first part of career, but maybe was it because of a budget matter, not talent.
    5Uriah43

    A Man Willing to Sacrifice Everything and Everybody to an African Idol

    This film begins with a man named "Neal Mottram" (Jack Palance) performing a black magic ritual in front of an African idol called "Chuku" in the basement of his antique shop. Immediately after the ritual, a woman named "Muriel Sharp" (Kathleen Byron) storms in, demanding the African idol, claiming Neal stole it from her. A struggle follows, ending with Muriel impaling herself on the idol. Using her death as a sacrifice to gain favor with the African idol, Neal then disposes of her body in a nearby river and continues with his day. A few days later, two detectives from Scotland Yard, "Sergeant Wall" (Michael Jayston) and "Constable Russet" (Percy Herbert), arrive, and because his name was found in Muriel's address book, they begin questioning him about her. Based on his answers, Detective Wall quickly suspects that Neal knows more than he admits. Meanwhile, as Neal talks to his assistant "Ronnie" (Martin Palmer), he happens to find some gold coins in an old desk, which he immediately believes are a sign of Chuku's blessing for the sacrifice of Muriel. From that moment on, Neal decides to keep sacrificing women at the altar of the African idol, firmly believing that Chuku will protect him from the consequences of his actions. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an okay British horror film, largely thanks to the solid acting from everyone involved. Admittedly, the idea of anyone worshipping an idol as silly-looking as Chuku is somewhat laughable, but even so, the film managed to hold my interest for the most part, and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
    6ma-cortes

    Bizarre and outlandish terror movie with star-studded cast and Jack Palance's overacting

    A nutty antiques dealer (Jack Palance) starts to sacrifice women in different scary methods ,as he executes them in honor to an African idol named Chuku , whom he believes will reward him with immense power . He's reluctantly helped by his young helper (Martin Potter) . Meanwhile , two Police Inspectors (Detective Constable Michael Jayston and Percy Herbert) start investigating the strange events and along the way , things go wrong .

    Tongue-in-cheek and offbeat tale of a crazed antique dealer who slays a number of women , as he sacrifices in honor of an African God . The story is uneven paced , suffering from some weak incidents and of varying quality , packing nice as well as fleeble moments. The main amusement results to be to guess the kind of murder to carry out by the creepy killer , ranging from impalement , stabbing , burning , to scaring people to death with an ooga-booga fright mask . Here stands out Jack Palance playing as a demented art dealer & antique-shop owner who performs nightly rituals thinking of being rewarded with unimaginable wealth if he merely offers up human sacrifice , as Jack gives an overacting but attractive performance . He's well accompanied by a great support cast formed by a lot of familiar faces , giving brief but charming performances , such as : Martin Potter , Michael Jayston , Percy Herbert , Diana Dors , Julie Ege , Edith Evans , Trevor Howard , Hugh Griffith , David Warbeck , Suzy Kendall , Kathleen Byron , among others .

    The picture was regular but professionally directed by Freddie Francis , as it has somes flaws , shortcomings and failures . Freddie studied engineering but changed his career direction when he developed an interest in photography and cinema. Became a clapper boy at Elstree Studios in 1935, eventually working his way up to camera assistant at Pinewood. Wartime service with the Army Kinematograph Unit, then became camera operator at London Films. Worked on several films for Powell & Pressburger and John Huston. Full lighting cameraman from 1956. A noted exponent of British 'New Wave' cinematography . Started to direct from 1962, particularly horror films for Hammer and Amicus. Accepted many assignments to make a name for himself, but regretted this later when he became somewhat typecast in the genre. However, he was a stylist who created superior visuals for several poorly written films. After reading a script, he would 'photograph the film in his mind'. One of his personal favorites among his work as a director was The Skull (1965) and he replaced Terence Fisher as director on Dracula Has Risen From the Grave (1968) . As this craftsman director made several horror fims, such as : Dark tower, The Doctor and the devil, The Ghoul, Craze, Legend of the werewolf , Tales that witness madness, The creeping flesh, Tales from the crypt , The vampire happening, Dracula has rising from the grave, They came from beyond space , Torture garden, The skull, Hysteria, The evil of Frankenstein, Day of the triffids, Nightmare, Brain, Paranoic, among others . Rating : 5.5/10 . The flick will appeal to Jack Palance fans.
    6Stevieboy666

    Jack's up to no good

    Jack Palance plays an antique dealer who dabbles with murder & black magic in 1970's London. There's many familiar faces in the cast here. The film starts & ends, predictably, well but sadly the middle part goes a bit flat. The picture quality wasn't great on my DVD but I think they did the best they could with what print was available.
    5malcolmgsw

    Dame Edith,why?

    Edith Evans was one of the greatest actresses of the last century.So why did she demean herself by appearing in this rubbish.It is a huge cringe worthy minute when she is scared by Jack Palance with a silly mask on.He really didn't need the mask.His face was enough to frighten anyone.His features were as mobile as Chuku.Probably the low point of everybody's career.

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    • Trivia
      The part of Neal Mottram was written as British but an American performer was chosen to play him.
    • Goofs
      The orientation of Chuku's "hand", which has stab-knives for fingers, alternates between vertical and horizontal throughout the film, sometimes within the same scene.
    • Quotes

      Sally: Come on, this way; look what we have here ..You name it, we have it, you need it, we use it; Now, looking at you; I'd say, Swedish massage - just for a general tone-up; followed by a double voltage vibrator - guaranteed to make a new man of you.

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    • Release date
      • June 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mystic Killer
    • Filming locations
      • Oak and Saw Pub, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Pub car park where Neal leaves his own car)
    • Production company
      • Harbour Productions Limited
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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