Monday, 1 September 2014

Thugs not getting hugs

The Stranglers of Bombay (1959)

Directed by Terence Fisher this film stars Guy Rolfe, Jan Holden, Andrew Cruickshank and George Pastell. In the 1830s an officer of the British East India company attempts to investigate the disappearance of hundreds of natives despite the disinterest of his superiors.

This is a break from the better known Gothic horror adaptations that Hammer Horror specialised in for something more routed in actual history. The plot is nothing amazing but is serviceable as a look into the cult of Thuggee. Some of the image quality is not amazing but for the most part the film does a good job of recreating India on a budget.


3/5

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