A Study in Terror (Fog) (1966)

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In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,… More In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes (John Neville) aided by Dr. Watson (Donald Houston) and his brother Mycroft (Robert Morley) are called in to help catch the crazed killer of prostitutes. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of Sherlock Holmes resulting in a satisfying and well-acted mystery. John Neville is good as the cool, logical Holmes and Robert Morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. A Study in Terror is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes and should be enjoyed by any viewer who loves vintage mysteries. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: James Hill
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Horror

In Theaters: Oct 1, 1965 Wide

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The horror/suspense tale looks good in Technicolor and art director Alex Vetchinsky creates an atmospheric smoky Whitechapel setting.

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Cast

            John Neville as Sherlock Holmes

            Donald Houston as Dr. John H. Watson

            John Fraser as Lord Edward Carfax

            Anthony Quayle as Dr. Murray

            Robert Morley as Mycroft Holmes

            Barbara Windsor as Annie Chapman

            Adrienne Corri as Angela

            Frank Finlay as Inspector Lestrade

            Judi Dench as Sally

            Charles Regnier as Joseph Beck

            Cecil Parker as Prime Minister

            Georgia Brown as Saloon Singer

            Barry Jones as Duke of Shires

            Terry Downes as Chunky

            Dudley Foster as Home Secretary

            Peter Carsten as Max Steiner

            Christiane Maybach as Polly Nichols

            Kay Walsh as Cathy Eddowes

            John Cairney as Michael Osborne

            Edina Ronay as Mary Kelly

            Avis Bunnage as Landlady

            Barbara Leake as Mrs. Hudson

            Norma Foster as Liz Stride

            Patrick Newell as P.C. Benson

            Donna White as 1st Streetwalker
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