The Black Sleep

The Terror Drug That Wakes the Dead!

19561h 22m6.2(45 votes)

HorrorScience Fiction

Synopsis

In 19th century England, a noted brain surgeon rescues a former student from being hanged on a false conviction for murder, and spirits him away to an ancient, repurposed abbey far in the countryside. There, he connives his pupil into assisting him in mapping the functions of the various parts of t…

The Black Sleep (1956) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Reginald Le Borg. It stars Basil Rathbone, Herbert Rudley, and Patricia Blair. The film runs for 1 hour 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 45 votes.

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Director

Reginald Le Borg

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Sir Joel Cadman

Herbert Rudley

Dr. Gordon Ramsay

Patricia Blair

Laurie Munroe

Akim Tamiroff

Odo the Gypsy

Phyllis Stanley

Daphne

Lon Chaney Jr.

Dr. Munroe, aka Mungo

Bela Lugosi

Casimir

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Who stars in The Black Sleep?

The Black Sleep stars Basil Rathbone, Herbert Rudley, Patricia Blair, and Akim Tamiroff, and was directed by Reginald Le Borg.

How long is The Black Sleep?

The Black Sleep has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes.

When did The Black Sleep come out?

The Black Sleep was released in 1956.

What genre is The Black Sleep?

The Black Sleep is a horror and science fiction film.

Is The Black Sleep worth watching?

The Black Sleep holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.