The Oblong Box. 1969.
Edward Markham was disfigured by a witch doctor in Africa, his brother Julian brings him back to England and keeps him locked away. When a plot to help him escape, Edward begins to go on a killing spree.
Even though Vincent Price and Christopher Lee get top billing for this they only share one scene together, but the story focuses more on Edward played by Alister Williamson who's face is always covered in a red crimson hood. We never get to see his face till the end and we always see a POV result of those who see him and when we do eventually see his face it can be a bit of a disappointment. Director Gordon Hessler does create the old 1860s atmosphere and some dark Gothic element to it and the killings are done decently. It's entertaining but the pace can be a bit slow at times.
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