Sweeney Todd

Name: Sweeney Todd
Director: Walter West
Released: 1928
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Moore Marriott, Iris Darbyshire, Judd Green, Brian Glennie, Zoe Palmer

1928Walter WestIMDb: 6.3/10

Synopsis

A man dreams he is the 'demon barber' who cuts sailors' throats for jewels and uses the corpses for pies..

Director

Walter West

Cast

Harry Lorraine

Zoe Palmer

Charles Ashton

Philip Hewland

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Sweeney Todd (1936): Not the Musical, Still Creepy! 💈🥧

Alright, so when you hear "Sweeney Todd," most of you probably jump straight to Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, all singing and blood. This one, though, Sweeney Todd (1936), is a whole different beast. It's definitely not for everyone – if you're looking for slick modern horror or a grand musical, you'll be bored...

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The movie Sweeney Todd was directed by Walter West.

Sweeney Todd was released in the year 1928.

Sweeney Todd has an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Sweeney Todd is a movie from United Kingdom.

Sweeney Todd is categorised as Crime, Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Sweeney Todd features Harry Lorraine, Zoe Palmer, Charles Ashton, Philip Hewland.

The screenplay for Sweeney Todd was written by George Dibdin-Pitt.

Yes, Sweeney Todd (1928) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Crime and Drama qualities.

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Summary

This 1936 take on the infamous barber, Sweeney Todd, gives us a glimpse into a darker London. It follows a man haunted by vivid, violent dreams of a demon barber who preys on sailors for their treasures, later turning their remains into gruesome pies. It's an interesting, early dip into horror with a surprising narrative twist that sets it apart from later adaptations.

Synopsis

A man dreams he is the 'demon barber' who cuts sailors' throats for jewels and uses the corpses for pies.

Review Excerpt

"Alright, so when you hear "Sweeney Todd," most of you probably jump straight to Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, all singing and blood. This one, though, Sweeney Todd (1936), is a whole different beast. It's definitely not for everyone – if you're looking for slick modern horror or a grand musical, you'll be bored stiff. But if you're a classic film buff, someone keen on seeing how horror looked *way* back when, or just curious about the origin of the legend, then yeah, it's absolutely wort..."

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