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Originally Posted by Damn Heathen
Mr. Sardonicus -- 9/10; Although the story is rather obvious, the acting is nearly impeccable all around, and Castle's directorial flair fails only when he injects himself into the movie by way of the poll gimmick. The foggy graveyard scene alone makes this worth at least one viewing.
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Originally Posted by neverending
This is my second favorite Castle film. There's some really brutal stuff in here, and the big "reveal" scene is shocking.
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The atmosphere and sense of foreboding created in Sardonicus make it one of my favourite flicks of any era. I think the actual movie is sometimes overlooked because of Castle being known for his gimmicks and the whole 'punishment poll' idea. If you strip away all that though, the actual story is so well crafted and some of the scenes are amongst the best gothic horror has to offer. The atmosphere and sense of foreboding the movie creates are incredible. Absolutely love it!