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Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)

03/06/1966 Horror 1h 31m
59%
User
Score
6.2/10
57%

Ladies' Man - And Lady Killer!

Overview

Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.

Don Sharp

Director

Anthony Hinds

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Grigori Rasputin

Barbara Shelley

Barbara Shelley

Sonia

Richard Pasco

Richard Pasco

Dr. Zargo

Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

Ivan

Suzan Farmer

Suzan Farmer

Vanessa

Dinsdale Landen

Dinsdale Landen

Peter

Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Tsarina

Derek Francis

Derek Francis

Innkeeper

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

The Bishop

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Media

Rasputin: The Mad Monk / The Reptile - Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)

Rasputin: The Mad Monk / The Reptile - Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)

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Reviews

A review by John Chard

Written on March 28, 2016

I offer him sins worth forgiving!

1966 was a prolific year for Hammer Films, the company would have 6 films released this year, unsurprisingly the quality of such was variable. Rasputin the Mad Monk was filmed back to back with Dracula Prince of Darkness, yet even though the BBFC afforded it the "X" certificate, it's somewhat tame and more a historical drama than horror film.

In truth it's Christopher Lee as the title character who keeps this from plunging the depths of stinkerville, and this in spite of sporting a most distracting and ridiculous beard. Plot simply - and fancifully - shows Rasputin as a hard drinking, womanising bully with a penchant for hypnotism, all of which he uses for his nefarious ends.

It's all very colourful, with Lee holding court as male saps and beautif...

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A review by Wuchak

Written on October 4, 2021

_**Holy man or unholy devil’s child?**_

A mysterious licentious monk named Grigori Rasputin (Christopher Lee) emerges from western Siberia with powers of healing and hypnosis. He worms his way into favor with the imperial family in prerevolutionary Saint Petersburg, in particular Alexandra (Renée Asherson), but his negative influence and debaucheries prompt conservative opponents to action. The cast is rounded out by Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco and Francis Matthews.

"Rasputin: The Mad Monk” (1966) is a Hammer historical drama/thriller with a bit o’ horror. It’s not a detailed real-life account, but offers the gist of the story in an entertaining manner, which inspires viewers to look up the actual history. Christopher Lee is outstanding as the eponymous character, both co...

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