The Asphyx (1972): Cast & Plot
The Asphyx is a 1972 sci-fi horror film directed by Peter Newbrook, starring Jane Lapotaire as Christina Cunningham, Robert Stephens and Ralph Arliss. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Peter Newbrook
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Glendale
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Asphyx About?
The premise of The Asphyx without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hugo, a brilliant turn‑of‑the‑century scientist admired by family, friends and colleagues, becomes consumed by a terrifying question: what is the strange apparition that appears in photographs of his dying subjects? Driven by the promise of immortality, he is willing to sacrifice his wife and children to achieve it.
The Asphyx Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gothic horror
- psychotronic film
- motion picture photographer
- 1870s
- scalded face
- standing up in boat
- scenic beauty
- strapped to a chair
- paranormal lecture
- bede house for the poor
- scrubbing floor
- spot light
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- movie camera
- falling out of a boat
- fatal car crash
- fever
- lab rat
- punishment
- rowing a boat
- hit in face by tree branch
- paranormal photography
- brougham carriage
- tuberculosis
- death of daughter
- explosion
- vault
- electric shock
- match
- oxygen cylinder
- self experimentation
- combination lock
- leak
- addition funnel
- man slaps woman
- guillotined
- year 1975
- spirit
- immortality
- death
- photograph
- camera
- drowning
- suicide
- guinea pig
- insanity
- grief
- loss of son
- fireplace
- crying woman
- confrontation
The Asphyx Cast & Characters
Jane Lapotaire leads the cast as Christina Cunningham, with Robert Stephens as Sir Hugo Cunningham and Ralph Arliss as Clive Cunningham. Directed by Peter Newbrook; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Newbrook
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Jane Lapotaire as Christina Cunningham - Robert Stephens as Sir Hugo Cunningham
- Ralph Arliss as Clive Cunningham
- Robert Powell as Giles Cunningham
Also Starring in The Asphyx
· 5 more- Alex Scott Sir Edward Barett
- Tony Caunter Warden
- Fiona Walker Anna Wheatley
- Paul Bacon 1st Member
- Terry Scully Pauper
The Asphyx Plot Summary
What happens in The Asphyx from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Victorian England, a philanthropic scientist, Sir Hugo Cunningham, Robert Stephens, sits at the heart of a parapsychological society that tests psychic phenomena. Their latest project involves photographing people at the moment of death, and the resulting images reveal a strange smudge hovering around the body. While the group regards this as evidence of the soul leaving the body, Cunningham remains skeptical, craving a cold, scientific explanation for what they’re seeing.
Full summary
The whole story of The Asphyx, scene by scene
The Asphyx Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Asphyx.
How Well Do You Know The Asphyx?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the philanthropic scientist who leads the parapsychological society?
The Asphyx Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Asfixia” and “Asphyx - kuoleman henki”.
- Also known as
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- Asfixia
- Asphyx - kuoleman henki
- Den skrikande anden
- L'esprit de la mor
- Pirullista kauhua
- The Horror of Death
- L'Esprit de la mort
- Experiments
- Дух мертвеца
- 窒息
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The Asphyx FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Asphyx, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Asphyx?
The Asphyx runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Asphyx released?
The Asphyx was released on December 5, 1972.
Who directed The Asphyx?
The Asphyx was directed by Peter Newbrook.
More films by Peter Newbrook Who is in the cast of The Asphyx?
The Asphyx stars Jane Lapotaire as Christina Cunningham, Robert Stephens as Sir Hugo Cunningham and Ralph Arliss as Clive Cunningham, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Asphyx have a post-credit scene?
No. The Asphyx has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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