Plot — What is The Black Sleep about?
In 19th century England, a noted brain surgeon rescues a former student from being hanged on a false conviction for murder, and spirits him away to an ancient, repurposed abbey far in the countryside. There, he connives his pupil into assisting him in mapping the functions of the various parts of the human brain, using living subjects who are under a terrible animation-suspending drug called "black sleep". Subsequently, the student, along with the daughter of one of the subjects, discover that most of these subjects have survived but are being kept in a dungeon-like cellar, in various stages of physical and mental derangement...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 82 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 45 votes) |
The Black Sleep — FAQ
Is The Black Sleep worth watching? The Black Sleep holds a 6.2/10 rating from 45 viewers. In 19th century England, a noted brain surgeon rescues a former student from being hanged on a false conviction for murder, and spirits him away to an ancient, repurposed abbey far in the countryside. There, he connives
Who directed The Black Sleep? Directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who is in the cast of The Black Sleep? It stars Basil Rathbone, Herbert Rudley, Patricia Blair, Akim Tamiroff, Phyllis Stanley, Lon Chaney Jr. and more.
Where can I stream The Black Sleep? You can stream The Black Sleep on Cultpix. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Black Sleep release? It released in 1956.
