Summaries

Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind.

Depicts the entire life of Herman Mudgett, AKA Holmes, and his castle of horrors. Also known as the torture doctor, Holmes designed his own building, complete with torture chambers, where he rented rooms to unsuspecting victims visiting the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Focuses on Dr. Holmes' entire life of crime and villainy (1861-1896). Threaded with on-location footage from Holmes' past haunts, such as his childhood home in New Hampshire and the Philadelphia courtroom where his trial was held. It's a visual tour-de-force of reenactments, expert interviews, and period photography.—Waterfront Productions

Details

Keywords
  • serial killer
  • 1800s
  • world's fair
  • murder castle
  • 1893 columbian exposition
Genres
  • Crime
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Oct 25, 2004
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Gilmanton, New Hampshire, USA
Production companies Waterfront Productions Waterfront Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 4m
Color Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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