The Sorcerers (film)
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| Directed by | Michael Reeves |
| Produced by |
Patrick Curtis Tony Tenser |
| Written by |
John Burke Michael Reeves Tom Baker |
| Starring |
Boris Karloff Ian Ogilvy Elizabeth Ercy Victor Henry Catherine Lacey Susan George |
| Music by | Paul Ferris |
| Cinematography | Stanley A. Long |
| Distributed by | Tigon British Film Productions |
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82 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £50,000 |
The Sorcerers is a 1967 British science fiction/horror film directed by Michael Reeves, starring Boris Karloff, Catherine Lacey, Ian Ogilvy, and Susan George. The original story and screenplay was conceived and written by John Burke. Reeves and his childhood friend Tom Baker re-wrote sections of the screenplay, including the ending at Karloff's insistence, wanting his character to appear more sympathetic. Burke was then removed from the main screenwriting credit and was relegated to an 'idea by'.
Dr. Marcus Monserrat (Boris Karloff) is an elderly practitioner of medical hypnosis. He lives with his wife Estelle Monserrat (Catherine Lacey). He has invented a device which would allow him to control and feel another person's experience using the power of hypnosis. They decide any youngster will do as their test subject. Dr. Marcus Monserrat selects and invites Mike Roscoe (Ian Ogilvy) to his house, with an offer of a 'new experience'. He uses the device on Mike and the procedure is successful. He and Estelle can feel everything Mike feels and can also control Mike.
After the procedure, they decide to send Mike away to conduct the experiment over distance. Mike returns to the club where his girlfriend, Nicole (Elizabeth Ercy) is waiting for him. Mike takes Nicole to his apartment and they swim in the pool. Marcus and Estelle are able to experience everything Mike feels. While Marcus wants to publish his work, Estelle wants to make up for lost time and to experience new things. She convinces a reluctant Marcus to continue on with their arrangement with Mike.
Next day, Estelle sees a fur jacket in a store and convinces Marcus to use Mike to steal the jacket. Marcus reluctantly agrees on the condition that they will not do it again. While Mike is at Nicole's apartment Estelle and Marcus make Mike steal the jacket. Mike leaves without informing Nicole, who decides to go a night club with Alan (Victor Henry). Mike successfully steals the jacket despite a cop getting involved.
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