The Oblong Box Page #2

Synopsis: In the end of the Nineteenth Century, the aristocrat Edward Markham is disfigured by sorcery in Africa by the natives. His brother Julian Markham brings him back to the Markham Manor in England and keeps him prisoner in the attic. The mad Edward asks his lawyer Trench and his partner to bring the African sorcerer N'Galo in secret to heal him but Julian does not allow any contact with his brother. Trench and N'Galo simulate the death of Edward to remove him from the attic in a coffin. However, body snatchers bring his body to the unscrupulous Dr. Newhartt for his research. Edward offers a large amount to Dr. Newhartt to stay hidden in his house and wears a crimson hood to hide his face. When Edward goes to the town, his mask brings problem to him and he begins a series of murders. When he finally meets N'Galo, he finds why the natives have deformed him and he seeks revenge.
Genre: Horror
Director(s): Gordon Hessler
Production: American International Picture
 
IMDB:
6.1
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%
R
Year:
1969
96 min
130 Views


Its horrifying, Julian.

Far worse things

are known to man, Elizabeth.

Lm going to put it all out of my mind.

The only thing to think about is us.

- Are we still getting married soon?

- Sooner.

Because Father may succeed

in driving me off to Italy, away from you.

- But I thought we had his blessing.

- That was before.

Before?

Before you returned

from the dark continent.

Before you dismissed most of the servants.

Before the town started to talk.

You mean theyre talking about me?

About the house?

Dont you see what a hermit

youre becoming? Of course they talk.

Wild tales of demons

and ghosties with rattling chains.

But you dont believe

any of that nonsense, do you?

Theres nothing to believe, is there?

- What do you think?

- I think theyre all madmen, fools.

Good.

For the master.

- From Mistress Elizabeth, Master.

- Thank you, Ruddock.

Have you taken up Sir Edwards dinner yet?

No, sir, lll take it up right away.

"Dearest Julian, I am no longer able to fight

my father's wishes to send me to Italy."

"He is disturbed by your strange behavior..."

"...and wants to be sure

that I do not make a mistake."

"You must know that it is not my wish

to leave you and end our betrothal."

Master Julian!

Sir! Lts Sir Edward!

What is it, Ruddock?

Youd better come, Sir.

Edward, why did they have to take you?

Can your soul ever forgive mine?

Ruddock...

...bring Trench to me.

And no one else is to know.

Very well, Sir.

Theres Trench now.

- My brother Edward has died.

- Lm so sorry to hear that.

Theres no need for sorrow.

In his case oblivion was a merciful release.

- When is he going to be buried?

- As soon as youve found another body.

I dont understand.

Its been so long since there was

a funeral in this family, Trench.

Youve forgotten.

The Markhams go to their grave

with a sense of occasion.

The villagers must pay their respects.

We must lie in state for the world to see.

But we wouldnt want the world to see

what Edward was really like.

So you want another body

for the villagers to look at?

Correct. Edward is already in his coffin.

Once the town has gaped at the proxy

corpse, then we can bury the real one.

I wont be involved.

Youve been involved with this family

most of your life, Trench.

Do you realize the penalty

for body snatching is hanging?

- Its the same penalty as for forgery.

- What?

I said forgery.

With these papers you have managed...

...to extract 1,000 guineas

from our plantations, is that not so?

Lm a lawyer, not a businessman.

Youre a forger and an embezzler...

...and now youre going to become

a body snatcher.

Not willingly, Julian.

They say the deeper you get,

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Lawrence Huntington

Lawrence Huntington (1900–1968) was a British film director, screenwriter and producer.Huntington was born in London on 9 March 1900, he directed more than thirty films following his debut feature After Many Years (1930). He later worked in television before his death in 1968. more…

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