Vincent Pricewas one of the most prolific horror stars of his day.
At first glance, 1973’sTheatre of Bloodfollows a similarly over-the-top track.
In actuality, it’s one of the best entries in his expansive but unfairly repetitive filmography.
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What Is ‘Theatre of Blood’ About?
Before his downfall, Edward Lionheart (Price) was the bane of England’s theatre community.
Humiliated by their implacable scorn, Lionheart flung himself into the River Thames.
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Every word feels poured with precision.
Egomania aside, Lionheart has endured a mortal wound delivered death-by-a-thousand-cuts style.
Price balancesicy vindictiveness with pensive grief even if Lionheart can’t help butmake his exitunnecessarily dramatic.
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