The Asphyx

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/The_Asphyx
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
gptkbp:box_office gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:John_Coquillon
notable
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
gptkbp:cult_status gptkb:true
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Peter_Newbrook
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Cinematografica_Associati
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:John_Glen
gptkbp:features supernatural elements
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:England
gptkbp:follows a scientist
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_soundtrack yes
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:death
obsession
the afterlife
mortality
science vs. nature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Asphyx
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkbp:inspired other horror films
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Paul_Ferris
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:London_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Peter_Newbrook
gptkbp:release_date 1972-01-01
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1972
gptkbp:runtime 100 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Peter_Newbrook
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Derek_Godfrey
gptkb:Jane_Lapotaire
gptkb:Robert_Powell
gptkbp:trivia cult classic status
not widely known
low budget production
notable for its atmosphere
unique premise
notable for its ending
explores philosophical questions
cult following in horror community
features a unique antagonist
features practical effects
influenced by real science
screenplay based on original ideas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amicus_Productions
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6