Circus of Horrors
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Circus of Horrors

Dr. Rossiter, a plastic surgeon wanted by the police, flees to France and under an assumed name acquires, by murder, a run-down circus. His first recruit is a woman criminal. He transforms her face by surgery and trains her.

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Circus of Horrors (1960) follows Dr. Rossiter, a fugitive plastic surgeon who escapes to France and takes over a rundown circus to avoid being caught by the police. Operating under an assumed identity, Rossiter begins to recruit individuals for his circus, starting with a female criminal whom he transforms through surgery and trains to become the star performer. As the circus gains popularity, Rossiter's dark and twisted methods for creating attractions become increasingly disturbing.

The film delves into themes of obsession, manipulation, and the consequences of unchecked power. The tension escalates as Rossiter's pursuit of perfection turns deadly, with the circus serving as a stage for his twisted experiments. Viewers are taken on a chilling journey as they witness the lengths to which Rossiter will go to maintain control over his circus of horrors.

With its thrilling storyline and captivating performances, Circus of Horrors offers a chilling and thought-provoking exploration of the dark side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Also Known As:

Circus of Horrors

Release Date:

01 Apr 1960

Writers:

George Baxt

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