The Gorgon (1964)
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"The Gorgon" is a 1964 British horror film directed by Terence Fisher and produced by Hammer Film Productions. The film is set in a small European village plagued by a series of gruesome murders. As the local authorities investigate, they discover a terrifying secret: a Gorgon, a mythical creature from Greek mythology with the power to turn people to stone, is responsible for the killings. The movie follows their efforts to stop the Gorgon and unravel the mystery behind her appearance in the village. Starring actors like Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, "The Gorgon" is a classic example of the gothic horror genre that Hammer Studios was known for during that era.
Cast:
Peter Cushing as Dr. Namaroff
Christopher Lee as Professor Karl Meister
Richard Pasco as Paul Heitz
Barbara Shelley as Carla Hoffman
Michael Goodliffe as Inspector Kanof
Patrick Troughton as Inspector Zell
Jack Watson as Ratoff
Prudence Hyman as Teresa Bregman
Joseph O'Conor as Coroner
Toni Gilpin as Sascha
Alister Williamson as Janus
George Pravda as Chief of Police
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