The Black Sleep

The Black Sleep (1956)

  • 36% of users liked it
    (65 ratings)

Given its cast and director, it is disheartening that The Black Sleep isn't any better than it is. Basil Rathbone heads the cast as Sir Joel Cadman, who uses a mind-controlling drug known as "The Black Sleep" to place brilliant scientist Gordon Ramsay (Herbert Rudley) under his control. Cadman needs… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.
Directed By
Reginald Le Borg
Genres
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jun 30, 1956 Wide
MGM

Critic Reviews

  • Stefan Birgir Stefansson, sbs.is

    probably the best picture that tor johnson starred in... that doesn't say much.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A mediocre film that has earned a rep for wasting an all-star caliber cast of some of the greatest horror actors.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    I've seen this story in other movies, better movies. Even though the movie has a good cast, it's not too exciting. Overall it's just okay.

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