Rasputin: The Mad Monk

About Rasputin: The Mad Monk

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.

Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) is a horror film directed by Don Sharp. Its themes are 1900s, assassination, hypnotism, and peasant.

Christopher Lee stars as Grigori Rasputin, Barbara Shelley as Sonia, Richard Pasco as Dr. Zargo, and Francis Matthews as Ivan. At 91 minutes long, it arrived in March 1966.

The screenplay is by Anthony Hinds. In the United States it streams on HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel.

Viva Zapata!, Public Enemies, and Jackie make useful companions to Rasputin: The Mad Monk, all filed under biography. TMDB voters put it at 5.9 out of 10 across 95 votes.