Summaries

An anthology of four short horror stories revolving around a mysterious antique shop owner and his antique pieces, each of which hides a deadly secret.

Anthology film from Amicus adapted from four short stories by R. Chetwynd-Hayes strung together about an antique dealer who owns a shop called Temptations Ltd. and the fate that befalls his customers who try to cheat him. Stories include "The Gate Crasher" with David Warner who frees an evil entity from an antique mirror, "An Act of Kindness" featuring Donald Pleasence, "The Elemental", and "The Door".—Humberto Amador

Details

Keywords
  • psychic
  • anthology
  • ghost
  • seance
  • antique
Genres
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Drama
Release date Feb 22, 1974
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Highgate Cemetery, Swain's Lane, Highgate, London, England, UK
Production companies Amicus Productions

Box office

Budget $203941

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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