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1967 Certificate 15
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Professor Montserrat, a hypnotist, develops a technique for controlling other people's minds... Read more

Starring Boris Karloff, Catherine Lacey, Ian Ogilvy, Victor Henry
Director Michael Reeves
Genres Horror

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The Sorcerers

Professor Montserrat, a hypnotist, develops a technique for controlling other people's minds...

Starring Boris Karloff, Catherine Lacey, Ian Ogilvy, Victor Henry, Susan George, Ivor Dean
Director Michael Reeves
Studio PRISM LEISURE
Run time DVD: 1 hr 22 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Horror
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 01 Sep 2003
Production year: 1967
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Prior to Witchfinder General and his death at the age of 24, Michael Reeves directed this intelligent shocker, working along the same lines as Michael Powell with Peeping Tom, by questioning the role of vicarious fantasies in cinema. Boris Karloff invents a mesmeric machine to control the mind of bored, swinging Londoner Ian Ogilvy, which can also absorb and pass on the sensations that he experiences. Unfortunately, Karloff's wife gets hooked on the voyeuristic thrills, and wills the mod zombie to steal and kill. It's cult brilliance on a small budget, with Karloff adding his customary adroit touches.

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    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

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    Rated - 4 stars

    Magic!

    This is one of only three films made by young director Michael Reeves before his untimely death at the age of 24. The low budget shows a little, but the performances are of a high quality. British to the core, this features some odd music and effects. Not what you would expect from the swinging sixties. Enjoyable, though a little dated, this is well worth a viewing to see a film maker about to hit the big time. (Witchfinder General was in next, and sadly his final film.) It is also nice to see Boris Karloff playing a less hammy role in one of his last films. They don't make them like this any more. Relying on story and acting rather than blood and gore makes this all the more enjoyable.

      • Ian Davies from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.
      • Posted 08 Dec 2005 10:09

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  • 3 out of 9 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Hidden Classic

    This film is rather dated but the performance keep this from sinking into hokum territory. Boris Karloff and Ian Ogilivy give above par performances for this type of film. The director has done a good job with the story. He made this film just before Witchfinder General. It's a shame the director died so young (aged 24). You can see how his star would have shown if he lived longer. The print of the film is not the greatest but still a good curiousity piece.

      • K Chawgo from London, England
      • Posted 22 Apr 2004 16:07

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