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Christopher Lee at his most unhinged—hypnotizing tsarinas and somehow surviving everything.
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Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)

campy Hammer horrorsexy evil monkhistorical schlock

Overview

Horror

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.

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Content warning
biographyassassination1900shypnotismpeasantpoisoningrussian empirebad influencemysticdebauchery+5 more

Standout Aspects

Acting

Christopher Lee's physically committed, unhinged Rasputin performance.

Practical Effects

Glorious 1966 gore—acid burns and severed hands.

Production

Hammer's candy-colored Russian court on a shoestring.

Best for:Solo: Late-night vintage horror when you want Lee being gloriously extra.·Friends: Drinking game: every hypnotic stare, take a sip.·Rewatch: Catch the practical effects aging beautifully terribly.
Heads up:Violence: Hand-chopping and acid-face melting, Hammer-style.·Sexual Content: Lee's Rasputin is basically a serial seducer—implied assault vibes.
Don Sharp

Director

Don Sharp

ReleasedMar 6, 1966
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Hammer Film Productions
Seven Arts Productions

Top Cast

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Grigori Rasputin

Barbara Shelley

Barbara Shelley

Sonia

Richard Pasco

Richard Pasco

Dr. Zargo

Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

Ivan

Suzan Farmer

Suzan Farmer

Vanessa

Dinsdale Landen

Dinsdale Landen

Peter

Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Tsarina

Derek Francis

Derek Francis

Innkeeper

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

The Bishop

Alan Tilvern

Alan Tilvern

Patron

John Welsh

John Welsh

The Abbot

John Bailey

John Bailey

The Physician

Prudence Hyman

Prudence Hyman

Chatty Woman (uncredited)

Lucy Fleming

Lucy Fleming

Wide Eyes (uncredited)

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Cultural

Hammer rushed this out to capitalize on 1960s Rasputin fascination, shooting it back-to-back with 'Dracula: Prince of Darkness' using many of the same sets and cast members.

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Rasputin: The Mad Monk / The Reptile - Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)

Rasputin: The Mad Monk / The Reptile - Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)

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