Question 1

What surprising connection exists between Gloria Stuart's role in this film and her later career?

Accepted Answer

Gloria Stuart's character visits a centenarian in this film, and 65 years later she played the centenarian Rose in Titanic (1997), then lived to be 100 herself.

Question 2

Why was this film considered lost for many years?

Accepted Answer

It was withdrawn from circulation when the 1963 remake was released and was considered lost until director Curtis Harrington discovered a printable negative.

Question 3

What was significant about Boris Karloff's role in this film compared to his previous work?

Accepted Answer

This was Boris Karloff's first credited starring role, as his name had been left off Frankenstein (1931) publicity packages and only credited in its end credits.

Question 4

Which major film festivals screened this classic film in 2017?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at both the New York Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival in 2017.

Question 5

What situation forces the characters to seek shelter in the story?

Accepted Answer

Five travelers in a remote region of Wales are forced to seek shelter in an old mansion due to a relentless storm.

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