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The Strange Door (1951)

1951 · Joseph Pevney · 81 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.

A 1951 title built around Based on, Crime and Gothic. Directed by Joseph Pevney.

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French: Le Château de la terreur
German: Hinter den Mauern des Grauens
Italian: Alan, il conte nero
Portuguese: O Tirano
Chinese: 奇怪的门

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