Das Labor des Grauens (1974)
Der Biochemiker Professor Nolter ist von einer fixen Idee besessen: Mit seinen Spezialkenntnissen auf dem Gebiet der Gen-Forschung versucht er die Synthese von menschlichem und pflanzlichem Leben zu realisieren. Die Opfer für seine skrupellosen Experimente liefert ihm Lynch, der Manager eines Jahrmarkt-Panoptikums. Nolter revanchiert sich, indem er Lynch die Überlebenden seiner Versuche wieder zurückgibt – als grausam verstümmelte Attraktion für dessen Schaubude. Eines Tages verschwindet die Studentin Bridget spurlos. Ihr Amulett, das er auf dem Jahrmarkt bei einem der Verstümmelten entdeckt, bringt ihren Freund Tony auf Nolters Spur. Auch er verschwindet spurlos im Labor des Professors. Als eine weitere Studentin in die Fänge des Wissenschaftlers gerät, kommt von unerwarteter Seite Hilfe
Der Regisseur:
Jack Cardiff
Die Autor:
Robert D. Weinbach, Edward Mann.
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Donald Pleasence as Professor Nolter |
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Tom Baker as Lynch |
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Brad Harris as Brian Redford |
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Julie Ege as Hedi |
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Michael Dunn as Burns |
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Scott Antony as Tony |
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Jill Haworth as Lauren |
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Olga Anthony as Bridget |
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Eithne Dunne as Nurse |
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Lisa Collings as Prostitute |
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Joan Scott as Landlady |
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Toby Lenon as Tramp |
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Richard Davies as Doctor |
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John Wireford as Policeman |
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Tony Mayne as Dwarf Tony |
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Molly Tweedlie as Dwarf Molly |
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Kathy Kitchen as Midget Kathy |
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Fran Fullenwider as Fat lady |
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Lesley Roose as Skinny Lady |
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Fay Bura as Bearded Lady |
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Bob Bura as Fire Eater |
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Orla Pederson as Human Pincushion |
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Madge Garnett as Monkey Woman |
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Willie Ingram as Popeye |
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Esther Blackmon as Alligator Girl |
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Hugh Baily as Pretzel Boy |
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Félix Duarte as Frog Boy |
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Jill Goldston as Girl at Carnival Freakshow (uncredited) |
| Directing | Jack Cardiff | Director |
| Writing | Robert D. Weinbach | Screenplay |
| Production | Jack Smith | Production Supervisor |
| Production | Alfred W. Marcus | Production Manager |
| Directing | Brian Dunbar | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Gareth Tandy | Third Assistant Director |
| Sound | Mike Le Mare | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Peter Bond | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Editing | Russ Woolnough | First Assistant Editor |
| Editing | David Beesley | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Ted Karnon | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Brian Ford | Sound Mixer |
| Camera | Ray Sturgess | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Danny Daniel | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Stan Haines | Boom Operator |
| Camera | David Worley | Focus Puller |
| Directing | Doreen Soan | Continuity |
| Crew | Eddie Powell | Stunts |
| Costume & Make-Up | Paul Vachon | Wardrobe Master |
| Art | John Lageu | Assistant Art Director |
| Art | Josie MacAvin | Set Dresser |
| Camera | John Jay | Still Photographer |
| Production | Ray Tranter | Production Accountant |
| Crew | Mike Hope | Special Effects |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joanna Wright | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kay Freeborn | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robin Grantham | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Art | Bob Devine | Construction Manager |
| Lighting | John May | Electrician |
| Production | Lynda Levy | Production Secretary |
| Production | Jeanne Ferber | Production Secretary |
| Directing | Ray Freeborn | Second Assistant Director |
| Writing | Edward Mann | Screenplay |
| Production | Robert D. Weinbach | Producer |
| Production | Brad Harris | Associate Producer |
| Production | Herbert G. Luft | Associate Producer |
| Production | J. Ronald Getty | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Basil Kirchin | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Paul Beeson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | John Trumper | Editor |
| Production | Sally Nicholl | Casting |
| Art | Herbert Smith | Art Direction |
| Art | Josie MacAvin | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Charles E. Parker | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Susie Hill | Hairdresser |