Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.
Release Date
March 6, 1966
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
5.8/10 (88 votes)
Director: Don Sharp
Cast: Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco, Francis Matthews, Suzan Farmer, Dinsdale Landen, Renée Asherson, Derek Francis
I offer him sins worth forgiving!
1966 was a prolific year for Hammer Films, the company would have 6 films released this year, unsurprisingly the quality of such was variable. Rasputin the Mad Monk was filmed back to back with Dracula Prince of Darkness, yet even though the BBFC afforded it the "X" certificate, it's somewhat tame and more a historical drama than horror film.
In truth it's C...
March 28, 2016
Wuchak - 7/10
_**Holy man or unholy devil’s child?**_
A mysterious licentious monk named Grigori Rasputin (Christopher Lee) emerges from western Siberia with powers of healing and hypnosis. He worms his way into favor with the imperial family in prerevolutionary Saint Petersburg, in particular Alexandra (Renée Asherson), but his negative influence and debaucheries prompt conservative opponents to action. The...
Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.
Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.
Rasputin: The Mad Monk / The Reptile - Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rasputin: The Mad Monk about?▾
Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power …
How long is Rasputin: The Mad Monk?▾
1h 31m
When was Rasputin: The Mad Monk released?▾
March 6, 1966
Who directed Rasputin: The Mad Monk?▾
Don Sharp
Who stars in Rasputin: The Mad Monk?▾
Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco
What genre is Rasputin: The Mad Monk?▾
Horror
Is Rasputin: The Mad Monk available to stream?▾
Yes, on HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel