Many people must have done many things upons seeing the film, so this seems more like coincidence than an encyclop. A study in terror on bluray from mill creek dan day. As expected, the narrative is spiced with exploitation fripperies note how. Having recently puchased the dvd to this movie i thought i would like to say a few words about it, not only as a dvd but as a film. Engaging mystery crime film that could have been out of the hammer films lot, a study in terror joins for the first time, the literary world of sir arthur conan doyle presented here by his most famous creations. The 10 best sherlock holmes adaptations, according to. The movie really deserves a long article all its own, but for now just let me say id recommend it to any fan. This fear lasts until the realization of no escape.
Vastly superior to the revolting murder by decree made fourteen years later and which covered the same story points as this film, a study in terror is a dvd every mystery fan should have in his collection. John neville is good as the cool, logical holmes and robert morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. Watson, inspector lestrade of scotland yard and mrs. This is a studio set at shepperton and the image is included for. It would be done again in murder by decree almost as well, but this version has excellent acting john neville is a wonderful holmes, and anthony quayle is always enjoyable oddly enjoyable jazz scoring and a terrific pace. A study in terror is a film directed by james hill with john neville, donald houston, john fraser, anthony quayle, year. The movie has been released on bluray from mill creek entertainment. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Establishing shot of the east end at the start of the film. Study in terror, a on dvd 043396359543 from sphe mod. A shot from under the water shows the blood floating upwards to the surface of the trough. In a study in terror the ever popular sherlock holmes and his companion dr. The first film matching of the obvious sherlock holmes and jack the ripper.
A psychophysiological study of horror film viewing m. John neville, donald houston, john fraser, anthony quayle, barbara windsor, adrienne corri, frank finlay locations. The first of the sherlock holmesjack the ripper outings if not necessarily the best a study in terror follows a perfectly serviceable john neville as the intrepid detective, and donald houston playing sidekick, dr. Holmes and watson, already intrigued by reports of the jack the ripper murders, become involved when they receive a parcel from whitechapel containing a case of surgical instruments with the scalpel, possibly the murder weapon, missing. Holmes john neville and watson donald houston are patrolling whitechapel before the most gratuitous killing of mary kelly englishhungarian starlet edina ronay in a study in terror, 1966. Jack the ripper is on the loose killing prostitutes in londons whitechapel district and sherlock holmes, assisted by his friend doctor watson, is on the case. Based on the sherlock holmes film a study in terror, this collaboration between two of the worlds greatest detectives is one of the most original mystery novels of all. Plot pitches intrepid sleuth sherlock holmes neville against notorious serial killer jack the ripper. The whitechapel district has been shaken by a series of murders targeting prostitutes.
In the dark alleys of london, the notorious jack the ripper is committing a series of gruesome murders. For heavens sake, stop sawing away on that infernal instrument. Mono more than a decade before bob clark pitted sherlock holmes against jack the ripper in the superior murder by decree 1978, herman cohen produced this ignoble marriage of victorian supersleuth and notorious mass murderer, featuring john neville and donald houston as holmes and watson, pursuing saucy jack through the fogshrouded streets of whitechapel. A study in terror 1965 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. In 1888 london, sherlock holmes john neville receives a surgical kit in the. The cast of a study in terror also includes frank finlay who is suitably thickskulled and ratfaced as inspector lestrade, a role he would return to play in the seventies remake murder by decree 1979. A study in terror 1965 a study in terror 1965 user. Come, mister beck, your face reacts faster than your brain. When mgm proposed a film about the development of the atom bomb and its inherent dangers, president harry truman provided the title himself, advising producer samuel marx to make a good picture and tell the people of this nation that for them it is the beginning or the end. Get all 4 a film in color releases available on bandcamp and save 20% includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality downloads of they march in endless circles, all the darkness looks alive, a study in terror, and to scale a mountain ep. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of sherlock holmes. When watson reads from the newspaper there have been two similar murders near whitechapel in a few days, sherlock holmes sharp deductive is immediately stim. A study in terror is a 1965 british thriller film directed by james hill and starring john neville as sherlock holmes and donald houston as dr. I actually have the original 1965 movie poster for this.
If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general project discussion to talk over new ideas. The film a study in terror 1965 puts sherlock holmes john neville and dr. Out of compton films its an eastman color production. A psychophysiological study of horror film viewing aristotle 335322 b. Sep 08, 2019 when watson reads from the newspaper there have been two similar murders near whitechapel in a few days, sherlock holmes sharp deductive is immediately stim. Aided by a letter from albert einstein ludwig stossel.
This original story, based on characters of the sherlock holmes tales by sir arthur conan doyle, is about holmes. A study in terror 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. When watson reads from the newspaper there have been two similar murders near whitechapel in a few days, sherlock holmes sharp deductive is immediately stimulated to start its merciless method of elimination after observation of every apparently meaningless detail. Polly nichols is shoved into a horse trough and held under before being stabbed. A study in terror was the second sherlock holmes film to be made in color.
In 1965, one of my very favorite sherlock holmes films was released, a study in terror. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Available on dvd from sherlock holmes and doctor watson find themselves embarking on their most dangerous. John watson donald houston on the trail of jack the ripper in 1888 london. The then40 year old filmmaker had been producing cruelly misanthropic variations on womeninperil horrors like i was a teenage werewolf and black zoo since 1952 and study is no different, spending a good portion of its running time on lamplit scenes of thrusting daggers and bloodstained decolletage. Hudson, the landlady of the house in 221b baker street. As a member, youll also get unlimited access to over 79,000 lessons in math, english, science, history, and more. A study in terror, bluray, mystery suspense, 6839046332.
Staring georgia brown, john fraser, barbara windsor and anthony quayle. The screenplay for a study in terror, which was to be the third film in the series, was shelved until director james hill and exploitation producer herman cohen i was a teenage werewolf dusted it off with marvelous results. A study in terror is worthy entertainment, much more interesting than herman cohens previous productions. Watson search for the victorian serial killer, jack the ripper in this wellmade and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by james hill. A study in terror by ellery queen the paperback film. A study in terror 1965 movie john neville, donald houston. Watson, as they track the fiendish east end butcher through the fogshrouded streets of victorian london. That film is 1965s a study in terror, the first movie to pit the worlds greatest detective against jack the ripper.
He guesses right the victims must be street whores, and doesnt need long to work his way trough a pawn shop, an aristocratic. A study in terror sherlock holmes and ellery queen vs. Another sherlock holmes tale brought to life by director by james hill. The dvd presentation is very good, with an obviously excellent film print used as the source. Based on the sherlock holmes film a study in terror, this collaboration between two of the worlds greatest detectives is one of the most original mystery novels of all time. If you have any information regarding this film, any of the stills, or even better, some now shots please contact us.
It was filmed at shepperton studios, london, with some location work at osterley house in middlesex. The duke enters and leaves his library through a passage concealed behind a bookcase. Oct 31, 2017 frank finlay, who also played the character in another holmes vs. The film stars john neville as sherlock holmes, donald houston as dr. The ripper approaches his final victim in her bed and raises his knife, only.
Robert morley gives a pleasant performance as sherlocks smarter brother mycroft. Add john neville, a skillful english actor to the long list of performers who have played sherlock holmes, and place him high on the list. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of sherlock holmes resulting in a satisfying and wellacted mystery. A study in terror 1965 movie john neville, donald houston, judi.
I recently rewatched it on a faded slp vhs tape i recorded god knows when. Plus, get practice tests, quizzes, and personalized coaching to help you succeed. Enrico fermi joseph calleia win the race to split the atom. A study in terror is a 1965 british film that brings together sherlock holmes and jack the ripper. With john neville, donald houston, john fraser, anthony quayle.
Watson donald houston join the hunt for the notorious serial killer, jack the ripper. Film takes the stance that jack was well educated and did his slashing with medical finesse. Arts, blake edwards, experiment in terror, federal bureau of investigation, film, film noir, glenn ford, lee remick, miramax films same song, different movie. This article is within the scope of wikiproject horror, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to fictional horror in film, literature and other media on wikipedia. A study in terror letterboxd social film discovery.