Inner Sanctum

Inner Sanctum: We Rank All 6 Films

The Inner Sanctum series features six quintessential 1940s mystery and horror films from Universal Pictures. Let’s explore and rank these captivating Lon Chaney Jr-led classics.

Calling Dr Death 1943

Calling Dr Death 1943 follows a neurosurgeon’s search for his wife’s killer while confronting his own guilt and sanity.

Dead Man’s Eyes 1944

Dead Man’s Eyes 1944 follows an artist who receives an eye transplant from a deceased painter and begins to see visions of the artist’s final moments and suspects foul play in his death.

Weird Woman 1944

Weird Woman 1944 is about a professor’s marriage to a mysterious woman that leads to accusations of witchcraft and strange happenings.

Pillow of Death 1945

Pillow of Death 1945 follows a lawyer’s investigation into a murder case with connections to the supernatural.

Strange Confession 1945

Strange Confession 1945 is about a scientist who develops a lethal experimental drug and tries to undo the damage it causes.

The Frozen Ghost 1945

The Frozen Ghost 1945 is about a famous hypnotist who becomes embroiled in a murder case at a wax museum, where he must clear his name and solve the mystery of the “frozen ghost”.

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The Strange Door 1951

The Strange Door 1951 is about a scheming nobleman who forces a young man to marry a madwoman in order to gain control of his estate.

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The Man Who Laughs 1928

The Man Who Laughs 1928 is based on Victor Hugo’s novel about a disfigured performer in 17th century England who struggles with his identity, class, and love.