

Rasputin, a crazed and debauched monk wreaks havoc at the local inn one night, chopping off the hand of one of the drinkers. As the bitter locals plan their revenge, the evil Rasputin works his power over the beautiful women who serve at the Tsar's palace. Even the Tsarina herself is seduced by his evil ways and, as his influence begins to dominate government policy, there is only one course of action left... to destroy him before he destroys them all.
Acting
Christopher Lee's physically committed, unhinged Rasputin performance.
Practical Effects
Glorious 1966 gore—acid burns and severed hands.
Production
Hammer's candy-colored Russian court on a shoestring.

Director
Don Sharp
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hammer rushed this out to capitalize on 1960s Rasputin fascination, shooting it back-to-back with 'Dracula: Prince of Darkness' using many of the same sets and cast members.
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