Question 1

Which country house was the film shot at, and what other famous movie was filmed there three years later?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot at Oakley Court in Berkshire, England, which was previously the home of Hammer Films. Three years later, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) would also be filmed there.

Question 2

Why did Herbert Lom's billing not match his screen time?

Accepted Answer

Although second-billed as one of the stars, Herbert Lom does not appear until the last quarter of the film, and only in an extended flashback sequence.

Question 3

What original title did producer Max Rosenberg try to use without permission?

Accepted Answer

Producer Max Rosenberg attempted to use the title 'I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream' from Harlan Ellison's short story, but Ellison blocked it in Federal District Court.

Question 4

How did the film's working title differ from its final release title?

Accepted Answer

The project was entitled 'Fengriffen' throughout production, and stars Ian Ogilvy and Stephanie Beacham were astonished by the final title, which Rosenberg chose for commercial reasons.

Question 5

What made this Amicus horror production unusual compared to most of their other horror films?

Accepted Answer

This was one of the few Amicus horror productions set in the past; most of their horror outings, unlike Hammer, were set in recent times.

And Now the Screaming Starts!

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