Robert Flemyng, born in Liverpool in 1912, transitioned from medical studies to acting, debuting on stage in the early 1930s. His post-war film career flourished with notable roles, including a chilling performance as a necrophiliac in The Horrible Dr. Hichcock (1962). Flemyng also appeared in Battle of Britain (1969), where his experience in the Royal Army Medical Corps lent authenticity to his portrayal of military characters. His work in these films highlights the intersection of psychological horror and wartime narratives, making him a distinctive figure in cult cinema.
The Horrible Dr. Hichcock
The year is 1885, and necrophiliac Dr. Hitchcock likes to drug his wife for sexual funeral games. One day he accidentally administers an overdose and kills her. Several years later he remarries, with the intention of using the blood of his new bride to bring his first wife's rotting corpse back to life.
