In this 7th episode, evil Dr Fu-Manchu visits London's historic waxworks, while a country cottage is plagued by odd knocking, awful groans and fiendish laughter..

The Knocking on the Door, the 7th episode of this captivating series, is a masterclass in building tension and suspense. The film's narrative is a complex tapestry, woven from the threads of mystery, horror, and intrigue. As Dr. Fu-Manchu, the infamous villain, navigates the historic waxworks of London, his presence se...

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A.E. Coleby

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"The Knocking on the Door, the 7th episode of this captivating series, is a masterclass in building tension and suspense. The film's narrative is a complex tapestry, woven from the threads of mystery, horror, and intrigue. As Dr. Fu-Manchu, the infamous villain, navigates the historic waxworks of London, his presence seems to draw the very life force out of the surroundings, leaving an aura of malevolence in his wake. The cinematography is dark orange hues, punctuated by flashes of yellow, evokin..."
Joan Clarkson
A.E. Coleby, Frank Wilson, Sax Rohmer
United Kingdom


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