Masters of Horror: Haeckel's Tale

Masters of Horror: Haeckel's Tale (Blu-Ray) (*)

$20.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby TrueHD )
English ( DTS 5.1 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
57 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Commentary
Featurette
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2006 and produced in:
Canada ( USA, Canada )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
John McNaughton

Written By:
Mick Garris
Clive Barker

Actors:
Steve Bacic ..... John Ralston
Micki Maunsell ..... Miz Carnation
Gerard Plunkett ..... Dr. Hauser
Derek Cecil ..... Ernst Haeckel
Pablo Coffey ..... Chester
Jon Polito ..... Montesquino
Warren Kimmel ..... Faron
Jill Morrison ..... Rachel
Elizabeth McQuade ..... Young Woman
Tom McBeath ..... Wolfram
Leela Savasta ..... Elise Wolfram
Christopher DeLisle ..... Elise's Dead Husband

Synopsis:

In the 1800's, a man seeks help from a necromancer, to revive his wife. The woman advises him the process is dangerous. She says he should first listen to a man named Haeckel's story to help in him decide what he's asking. Ernst Haeckel's a cocky medical student, fascinated with life, death, resuscitation. In his search for true reanimation he meets the necromancer Montesquino, who claims to have the ability to bring the dead back to life. Shortly after this meeting, Haekel learns his father's illness has become terminal, and travels to seen him. One night, whilst preparing to spend the night near a cemetery, an old man named Wolfram offers him shelter in his home, telling him it would be foolish to stay near the dead. Haeckel accepts the invitation and meets Wolfram's young wife, Elise. He feels seduced by the beautiful young woman, but soon discovers the couple's got a dark secret.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 15 February, 2021.