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Directed by William Castle, Mr. Sardonicus leans on a strong ensemble — Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1961.
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