A Victorian scientist risks everything to capture the spirit of death itself.
THE ASPHYX
If It Were In Your Power…Would You Sacrifice Your Wife…Your Children For Immortality? This Is The Story Of A Man Who Did!
English country squire Sir Hugo Cunningham searches for immortality by literally 'bottling up' the Spirit of the Dead, or Asphyx.
The Asphyx is a 1972 United Kingdom fantasy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Peter Newbrook about Sir Hugo Cunningham, a scientist obsessed with capturing the spirit of the dead in his quest for immortality.
Themes & Keywords
Synopsis
- Director
- Peter Newbrook
- Writers
- Brian Comport, Laurence Beers, Christina Beers
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Den skrikande anden, Asfixia, The Horror of Death, Pirullista kauhua, L'esprit de la mor, Asphyx - kuoleman henki
Why Cult
The film delves into the era’s obsession with science and the supernatural, as Sir Hugo’s experiments blur the line between curiosity and madness.
The Asphyx introduces a chilling concept: the literal bottling of the spirit that arrives at the moment of death.
Hugo’s quest for immortality tangles his family in a web of eerie experiments, adding an emotional edge to his scientific pursuits.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Asphyx about? +
The Asphyx is about a scientist, Sir Hugo Cunningham, who becomes obsessed with capturing the spirit of death as he seeks immortality.
When was The Asphyx released? +
The Asphyx was released in 1972.
Who directed The Asphyx? +
The Asphyx was directed by Peter Newbrook.
How long is The Asphyx? +
The Asphyx has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is The Asphyx? +
The Asphyx is a fantasy, horror, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Asphyx? +
You can watch The Asphyx on SassyFlix.
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