I first watched this when I was about 18. I think it was shown on BBC2 in the UK. I have to say although I love Vincent, Theatre of Blood doesn't do much for me. It just seems to be a series of murders, and lacking a good script, plot and intrigue. I also found the continuous reciting of Shakespeare rather dull. I don't mind a bit but it goes on far too much.
So in that respect, it is overrated. I'm not denying this film has its fans and I personally know a lot of people who think it's a very well made, funny and sometimes scary film. But I just couldn't get into it.
I'm also going to be controversial here but I do think Diana Rigg is miscast. I could think of many female actresses who could have done a much better job in the role.
I could list a load of great Vincent Price films, The Fly, Dr Phibes, Witchfinder General, Madhouse, etc. But Theatre of Blood, I'd only give it 4/10. There's a great cast but they're wasted in many ways because you see them and then they're dead.
I tried to rewatch the film yesterday but only could get through 50 minutes but switched it off due to boredom.
So in that respect, it is overrated. I'm not denying this film has its fans and I personally know a lot of people who think it's a very well made, funny and sometimes scary film. But I just couldn't get into it.
I'm also going to be controversial here but I do think Diana Rigg is miscast. I could think of many female actresses who could have done a much better job in the role.
I could list a load of great Vincent Price films, The Fly, Dr Phibes, Witchfinder General, Madhouse, etc. But Theatre of Blood, I'd only give it 4/10. There's a great cast but they're wasted in many ways because you see them and then they're dead.
I tried to rewatch the film yesterday but only could get through 50 minutes but switched it off due to boredom.