
Madhouse(1974)
A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.


A group of policemen look over three murder cases including a cutthroat that prays on young women, a madman that hid his deformed landlord's corpse in the floor, and a wine aficionado who buries his friend alive.

Fernand Ledoux
Montrésor

Suzy Carrier
Léontine

Jules Berry
Fortunato

Paul Frankeur
Dugelay

Olivier Hussenot
Truffault

Marina de Berg
Eugénie
Roger Rafal
Jean-François Laley
Lafarge

Pierre Collet
Cotin / François
Jandeline
Aglaé
Unusual Tales is a horror, mystery film released in 1949. Directed by Jean Faurez, it stars Fernand Ledoux, Suzy Carrier, Jules Berry. A group of policemen look over three murder cases including a cutthroat that prays on young women, a madman that hid his deformed landlord's corpse in the floor, and a wine aficionado who buries his friend alive.
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