Cheat death itself… until death cheats back. A Victorian scientist traps the soul of immortality, igniting a supernatural spiral of unintended consequences.
Sir Hugo Cunningham discovers a spectral entity (the Asphyx) that claims souls at death, and becomes obsessed with harnessing its power for eternal life. His experiments plunge his family into a chilling battle between scientific ambition and supernatural forces.
Original Title: The Asphyx (1972) | AKA: Spirit of the Dead
⭐️ STARRING
Robert Stephens — Sir Hugo Cunningham
Robert Powell — Giles
Jane Lapotaire — Anna Cunningham
Fiona Walker — Emily
Ralph Arliss — Clive
Alex Scott — Sir Edward
🎬 CREW
Directed by Peter Newbrook
Written by Brian Comport
Cinematography by Peter Newbrook
Special Effects by John Stears
Release date: November 1972
Filming location: England, UK
🎯 WHY WATCH?
Fun Fact: This cult gem features groundbreaking pre-CGI effects by Oscar-winner John Stears (Star Wars, James Bond), blending Victorian gothic with sci-fi in a way that inspired later classics!
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Gothic Horror • Sci-Fi Thriller • Supernatural Mystery • Cult Classic
