Arnold
Director: Georg Fenady
Actors: Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowall, Elsa Lanchester
PlotIn the midst of the British upper class, a peculiar and macabre wedding takes place as Lord Arnold Dwellyn, a wealthy and eccentric aristocrat, weds Karen, a beautiful woman only interested in his fortune. The bizarre twist? Arnold is deceased, embalmed, and resting in a glass coffin during the whole ceremony. Karen marries him to inherit his riches, but the condition is she must reside in his mansion with Arnold, who somehow continues to exert influence from beyond the grave. As Karen settles into her grotesque new life, Arnold’s estate quickly becomes a breeding ground for chaos and greed, attracting an array of greedy individuals, each with designs on the estate's wealth.
Complications ensue when Arnold's oddball family members and other ne'er-do-wells start perishing under mysterious circumstances, leaving a trail of murder, treachery, and supernatural antics. The dead groom seems to exact posthumous revenge, as more relatives and acquaintances fall victim to strange accidents. Detective Gates arrives to investigate the chain of unusual deaths and realizes that everyone connected to Arnold harbors dark secrets, escalating the tension within the dimly lit corridors of the Dwellyn estate. As greed consumes those who dare cross Arnold’s threshold, morale plummets and threats escalate, leading to startling revelations about loyalty, love, and betrayal. The mysterious happenings hint at a dark, twisted plan set into motion even before Arnold’s demise, ultimately leaving those entwined in this chilling tale grappling with their fate.
Writers: Jameson Brewer, John Fenton Murray
Release Date: 16 Nov 1973
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
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"Arnold" delivers a wild, campy ride with exaggerated performances and a gothic atmosphere, enhanced by historical genre insights in bonus features.
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