★ Acting
1887 – 1969
· Camberwell, London, England, UK
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Active 1919–2025
Boris Karloff, born in 1887, is a cornerstone of horror cinema, best known for his chilling performances. In The Mummy's Hand (1940), he embodies the eerie essence of classic monster films, while in Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968), he delivers a haunting portrayal that captures the film's occult themes. His work in Voodoo Island (1957) further solidifies his status as a master of the macabre, blending suspense with supernatural elements. Karloff's unique presence in these films continues to influence the genre, making him a vital figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
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21 films available
Hatchet for the Honeymoon
1970
★ 6.5
as Gorca (archive footage)
A madman haunted by the ghost of his ex-wife carves a corpse-laden trail.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
291 credits
2020s
5 credits
2021
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
★ 4.7
2010s
5 credits
2014
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
as Various roles (archive footage)
Movie
★ 7.5
2000s
13 credits
2007
Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
as Cabman John Gray (archive footage)
Movie
★ 8.0
1990s
12 credits
1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
★ 7.3
1991
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as The Monster / Gustav Niemann / Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde / etc.
Movie
★ 6.3
1980s
7 credits
1970s
8 credits
1960s
43 credits
1950s
46 credits
1958
Destination Nightmare
as Host / Ira Perry / Pete Wade Sr. / Professor Charles Goncourt / Morgan Debs
Movie
★ 6.0
1940s
33 credits
1930s
57 credits
1920s
57 credits
1910s
3 credits
s
1 credit
Crew Credits
1960s
1 credit