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Shipwrecked in the shadow of madness, one man faces the horrors of a crumbling castle and its deranged master.

THE DUNGEON OF HARROW

Q: What is The Dungeon of Harrow about?

The Dungeon of Harrow is about a shipwreck survivor who is taken prisoner in the castle of a sadistic count, facing torture and psychological terror.

1962 · 1h 27m · NR · Crime / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A man is shipwrecked on the island of a cruel Count and taken prisoner.

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Quick Answer

What is The Dungeon of Harrow about?

The Dungeon of Harrow is a 1962 American crime-horror film directed by Pat Boyette about a shipwreck survivor who becomes a prisoner in the castle of a sadistic count.

Programmer's Pick

Pat Boyette’s gothic indie delivers leprosy, lunacy, and lashings in equal measure—think Poe by way of a regional drive-in haunted house. The castle’s got more secrets than a midnight confession, and the only thing thicker than the atmosphere is the count’s cruelty.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the 1870s, The Dungeon of Harrow follows Aaron Fallon, the last of his family line, whose ill-fated sea voyage ends in disaster. Washed ashore with his ship's captain, Fallon discovers the grim remnants of his fellow passengers and soon finds himself at the mercy of Count de Sade, an unhinged aristocrat with a penchant for cruelty and a menagerie of unsettling pets. The crumbling castle houses a cast of peculiar and tormented characters, including the enigmatic Cassandra, the mute Ann, and the count’s supposedly leprous wife, imprisoned in a dungeon below. As paranoia and madness take hold, Fallon must navigate a deadly web of suspicion and torment, with safety as uncertain as the sanity of his host.

Details & Specs

Director: Pat Boyette
Writers: Pat Boyette, Henry Garcia
Release: 1962
Runtime: 1h 27m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Crime, Horror

Why This Matters

This independently produced Gothic horror film showcases the multifaceted talents of Pat Boyette, a San Antonio television anchorman and future comic book artist, who directed, co-wrote, edited, scored, and illustrated the film poster, exemplifying regional filmmaking outside Hollywood.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Pat Boyette Writers: Pat Boyette +1 more

RH Russ Harvey Aaron Fallon HH Helen Hogan Cassandra WM William McNulty Count Lorente de Sade MB Michele Buquor Ann MH Maurice Harris Mantis EG Eunice Grey Countess de Sade LM Lee Morgan The Captain HG Henry Garcia DR Don Russell LS Leon Schumacher Jr. JA Jon Alston The Spirit (uncredited) PB Pat Boyette Narrator (uncredited) (voice)

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