Malpertuis

Malpertuis is a Belgian feature film of the supernatural thriller subgenre of horror. It was directed by Harry Kümel with a script written by Jean Ferry based on the novel by Jean Ray. It was produced by Artemis Films, Les Productions Artistes Associés, SOFLDOC, and Société d'Expansion du Spectacle. It premiered in Belgium in 1971. The film stars Orson Welles in the role of Cassavius.

Notes & Trivia

 * This movie is an adaptation of the novel Malpertuis by author Jean Ray, which was published in 1943.


 * This movie was released in the United States under the title The Legend of Doom House.


 * Malpertuis (1971), The Legend of Doom House, The Legend of Doom House (1971), and Legend of Doom House, The all redirect to this page.


 * There are a total of nineteen credited cast members in this film.


 * Production on Malpertius began on November 1st, 1971. The movie was shot in parts of Villers-la-ville, Oost-Vlaanderen, and Bruges in West Flanders, Belgium.


 * Actor Robert Lussac is credited as Bob Storm in this film.


 * This is Harry Kümel's second feature film in the horror genre as a director. He also directed Daughters of Darkness, which was also released in 1971.


 * Editor Gerry Fisher is also known for his work editing the 1977 film version of The Island of Dr. Moreau, and the 1990 film The Exorcist III.


 * This is Richard Marden's first work in the horror genre as a film editor. He will go on edit films like Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II.