Theatre of Blood Director
Douglas Hickox
Starring:
Vincent Price
Diana Rigg
Ian Hendry
Harry Andrews
Michael Hordern
Robert Morley
Milo O'Shea
Coral Browne
Jack Hawkins
Arthur Lowe
Dennis Price
Eric Sykes
Diana Dors
The Main Title sums up the tongue-in-cheek concept of
this Shakespearian spoof. Harpsichords and mandolin give a classic feel to this
film before a single line of dialogue is heard. The trampoline Duel is
vintage film making complimented by excitingly elevated scoring. Edwina's
Theme is an outrageous accompaniment to a highly original interpretation of
Cymberline. Death in the Theatre is full-blooded orchestral scoring as
the theatre burns around the final act of critic extraordinaire Edward Lionheart
- Vincent Price. Finale is a full orchestral restatement of the main
theme. Daily Variety noted that the orchestral score by Michael J Lewis
indicated "major talent".
