The Black Room (1935)
Boris Karloff shows his acting mettle in this film where he has a dual role as two identical brothers, one good and one evil as sin. Naturally we root for the decent and sympathetic brother but Karloff plays Mr. nasty with glee.
The Black Room is a delightful macabre Gothic romp featuring murder and secret torture chambers. The black room in question is a deep pit with spikes at the bottom where the evil brother throws his victims, never to be seen again.
It must be noted that the special effects in this film are excellent. Karloff is frequently on screen in both roles and the picture is seamless.
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