The Climax (1944)
The screen's classic of suspense!
Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
Director: George Waggner
Genre: Music, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: October 20, 1944
Cast
- Boris Karloff - Dr. Friedrich Hohner
- Susanna Foster - Angela Klatt
- Turhan Bey - Franz Munzer
- Gale Sondergaard - Luise
- Thomas Gomez - Count Seebruck
- June Vincent - Marcellina
- George Dolenz - Amato Roselli
- Ludwig Stössel - Carl Baumann
- Jane Farrar - Jarmila Vadek
- Ernö Verebes - Brunn
Screenplay
- Curt Siodmak (Adaptation)
- Edward Locke (Theatre Play)
- Lynn Starling (Screenplay)
- Curt Siodmak (Screenplay)
Music: Edward Ward
Cinematography: Hal Mohr, W. Howard Greene
Editing: Russell F. Schoengarth
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Musical Spectacle, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp
Keywords
opera, obsession, based on play or musical, singer, murder, mad doctor, singing, opera house, hypnotism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Climax about?
- Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
- Who directed The Climax?
- The Climax was directed by George Waggner.
- Who stars in The Climax?
- The Climax stars Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Gale Sondergaard, Thomas Gomez, June Vincent.
- How long is The Climax?
- The Climax has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Climax?
- The Climax is a Music, Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was The Climax produced?
- The Climax was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Climax?
- The themes of The Climax include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Musical Spectacle, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp.