The Black Sleep
The Terror Drug That Wakes the Dead!
In 19th century England, a noted brain surgeon rescues a former student from being hanged on a false conviction for murder, and spirits him away to an ancient, repurposed abbey far in the countryside. There, he connives his pupil into assisting him in mapping the functions of the various parts of the human brain, using living subjects who are under a terrible animation-suspending drug called "black sleep". Subsequently, the student, along with the daughter of one of the subjects, discover that most of these subjects have survived but are being kept in a dungeon-like cellar, in various stages of physical and mental derangement...
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Black Sleep
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 1956-06-15
- Runtime: 82 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (44 votes)
- Budget: $225,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Bel-Air Productions, United Artists
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.9926
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Basil Rathbone
as Sir Joel Cadman
Herbert Rudley
as Dr. Gordon Ramsay
Patricia Blair
as Laurie Munroe
Akim Tamiroff
as Odo the Gypsy
Phyllis Stanley
as Daphne
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Dr. Munroe, aka Mungo
Bela Lugosi
as Casimir
John Carradine
as Bohemund
George Sawaya
as Sailor-Subject
Tor Johnson
as Mr. Curry
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Trailers & Clips
The Black Sleep ≣ 1956 ≣ Trailer
THE BLACK SLEEP trailer
Joe Dante on THE BLACK SLEEP
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Sleep?▼
The Black Sleep is a Horror, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1956-06-15.
Who are the main actors in The Black Sleep?▼
The main cast includes Basil Rathbone, Herbert Rudley, Patricia Blair, Akim Tamiroff, Phyllis Stanley, .
Where can I watch The Black Sleep online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Black Sleep is available.
Is The Black Sleep based on a true story?▼
The Terror Drug That Wakes the Dead!
What is the IMDb rating of The Black Sleep?▼
The Black Sleep has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 44 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Black Sleep?▼
The movie had a production budget of $225,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Black Sleep?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Bel-Air Productions, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Black Sleep filmed?▼
The Black Sleep was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Black Sleep?▼
The total runtime of The Black Sleep is 82 minutes.
Is The Black Sleep suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Black Sleep?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Black Sleep.
Does The Black Sleep have a post-credit scene?▼
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