The Maze (1953)
The Deadliest Trap in the World!
A Scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty Kitty and moves to his uncle's castle in the Scottish highlands. Kitty and her aunt follow Gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle.
Director: William Cameron Menzies
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: July 2, 1953
Cast
- Richard Carlson - Gerald MacTeam
- Veronica Hurst - Kitty Murray
- Katherine Emery - Edith Murray
- Michael Pate - William
- John Dodsworth - Dr. Bert Dilling
- Hillary Brooke - Peggy Lord
- Stanley Fraser - Robert
- Lilian Bond - Margaret Dilling
- Owen McGiveney - Simon
- Robin Hughes - Richard Roblar
Screenplay
- Maurice Sandoz (Novel)
- Daniel B. Ullman (Screenplay)
Music: Marlin Skiles
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editing: John C. Fuller
Production: Allied Artists Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Transformation
Keywords
suicide, based on novel or book, scotland, mutation, maze, fiancé, castle, family secrets
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Maze about?
- A Scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty Kitty and moves to his uncle's castle in the Scottish highlands. Kitty and her aunt follow Gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle.
- Who directed The Maze?
- The Maze was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
- Who stars in The Maze?
- The Maze stars Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, Katherine Emery, Michael Pate, John Dodsworth, Hillary Brooke.
- How long is The Maze?
- The Maze has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Maze?
- The Maze is a Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Maze produced?
- The Maze was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Maze?
- The themes of The Maze include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Transformation.