Jun 17th  
Madhouse*   

(GB 1974)          

A veteran horror film star is suspected of carrying out murders in the style of his on-screen character Dr. Death.
Semi-parodic Amicus screamer, over-emphasizing the obvious twists and red herrings, and lacking the comparative finesse of either Theatre of Blood or Targets - which also featured a horror veteran intercut with his films - but the star (over)plays his part to the hilt, with an enjoyably outlandish climax.

Written by: Greg Morrison, based on the story "Devilday" by Angus Hall.
Producers: Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky.
Director: Jim Clark.
Starring: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Natasha Pyne, Adrienne Corri, Linda Hayden, Barry Dennen, Michael Parkinson.
Photography: Ray Parslow.
Music: Douglas Gamley.

Preceded by:
Sleeping Policemen
(GB 2014. 3m.; w: Ashleigh Butler; d: Katie Liddell; s: Scott Sophos, Andy Ibros, Paul Reed.)