The Asphyx
Directed by Peter Newbrook
A British gentleman tries to achieve immortality by capturing the spirit of death in this gothic sci-fi horror flick sure to tickle fans of Roger Corman’s Poe series and Stuart Gordon’s Lovecraft adaptations. When Lord Hugo discovers that an entity known as an “asphyx” appears near anything that’s about to die, he tries to cage his own. But there are cruel twists of fate in store for those who play god, and Hugo is about to experience them in multitudes. As the misguided Lord, Sir Robert Stephens (THE SHOUT) gives a deliciously hammy, must-see performance.
A British gentleman tries to achieve immortality by capturing the spirit of death.
Cast: Robert Powell, Robert Stephens, Jane Lapotaire
Member Reviews
Arse fix
Saw this decades ago, and loved it back then. Classic film.
All the features of a horror classic especially the gorgeous creepy gothic mansion!!
Kind of average film, not awful but not amazing! It's predictable, but I liked the creepy ending.
average but worth a look