Anthology film consisting of four stories ("Enoch," "Terror over Hollywood", "Mr. Steinway", and "The Man who Collected Poe") bookended by Burgess Meredith as Dr. Diabolo, a carnival barker, who provides four patrons with glimpses into their future. The final episode in which Poe's spirit is conjured up from the great beyond is especially effective.
Torture Garden
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Description
In the TORTURE GARDEN, visitors to a carnival side show are dared by the sinister Dr. Diabolo (Burgess Meredith) to see what is in store for them if they permit the evil in their nature to rule their lives. First to accept the challenge is Colin Williams, a man who finds that his lust for an uncle's money leads to murder. And while Carla Hayes (Beverly Adams) faces the prospect of being turned into an automaton -- or meeting death -- her cousin, Dorothy Endicott, finds her future holds the promise of a love affair with a famous pianist as the spirit of his possessive mother uses his grand piano to torment her. A collector of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Ronald Wyatt (Jack Palance) envies a superb collection belonging to Lancelot Canning (Peter Cushing), whose refusal to reveal his most treasured secret leads to violence and murder. And, finally, Dr. Diabolo challenges his audience to view their own futures in the TORTURE GARDEN.
Cast and crew
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Freddie Francis
Director -
Jack Palance
Ronald Wyatt (segment 4 "The Man Who Collected Poe") -
Burgess Meredith
Dr. Diabolo (Framework Story) -
Beverly Adams
Carla Hayes (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
Peter Cushing
Lancelot Canning (segment 4 "The Man Who Collected Poe") -
Michael Bryant
Colin Williams (segment 1 "Enoch") -
John Standing
Leo Winston (segment 3 "Mr. Steinway") -
Robert Hutton
Bruce Benton (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
John Phillips
Eddie Storm (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
Michael Ripper
Gordon Roberts (Framework Story) -
Bernard Kay
Dr. Heim (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
Catherine Finn
Nurse Parker (segment 1 "Enoch") -
Maurice Denham
Uncle Roger (segment 1 "Enoch") -
Ursula Howells
Miss Maxine Chambers (segment 3 "Mr. Steinway") -
David Bauer
Mike Charles (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
Niall MacGinnis
Dr. Silversmith (segment 1 "Enoch") -
Nicole Shelby
Millie (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
Roy Stevens
Constable (segment 1 "Enoch") -
Norman Claridge
Police Sergeant (segment 1 "Enoch") -
Hedger Wallace
Edgar Allan Poe (segment 4 "The Man Who Collected Poe") -
Clytie Jessop
Atropos - Goddess of Destiny -
Timothy Bateson
Fairground Barker (Framework Story) -
Roy Godfrey
Collector (segment 4 "The Man Who Collected Poe") -
James Copeland
Fred (segment 2 "Terror Over Hollywood") -
Barry Low
Tramp (segment 1 "Enoch") -
Barbara Ewing
Dorothy Endicott (segment 3 "Mr. Steinway") -
Robert Bloch
Writer
Additional information
Directors
Freddie FrancisDirectors
Studio
Sony PicturesStudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Genres
HorrorThriller/Mystery
Genres
Thriller/Mystery
Writers
Robert BlochWriters
Size
5.84 GB (1080p HD)2.69 GB (720p HD)
1.99 GB (SD)
Size
2.69 GB (720p HD)
1.99 GB (SD)
Additional terms
Terms of transactionWindows | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later |
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Xbox | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X |
Mobile | Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later |