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The House That Dripped Blood (1970) - Peter Duffell

Anthology horror movies are a great way to pack a film with a ton of horror. These omnibuses of terror are a staple in the genre and have been since the beginning. This movie caught me off guard. I did no research and had no idea what to expect. I found my self intrigued by the usual suspects. That is Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. However, I was surprised by the rest of the cast and the quality of story that each was attached. Needless to say I was very impressed. An officer from Scotland Yard, is investigating the disappearance of an actor at a strange house. He meets an odd real estate agent that has no problem discussing the many fates of the previous tenants. Method for Murder: Plays out a lot like The Dark Half that is until the ending. Denholm Elliot stars in this as the writer that envisions his brutal character actually killing people around him. He knows that enough is enough when his wife is viciously attacked. However, he is being played by his nefarious wife a