The Sorcerers

The great hypnotist Professor Montserrat has developed a technique for controlling the minds, and sharing the sensations, of his subjects. He and his wife Estelle test the technique on Mike Roscoe, and enjoy 'being' the younger man. But Estelle soon grows to love the power of controlling Roscoe, and the vicarious pleasures that provides. How far will she go, and can the Professor restrain her in time?

Cast

Boris Karloff

as Prof. Marcus Monserrat

Catherine Lacey

as Estelle Monserrat

Elizabeth Ercy

as Nicole

Ian Ogilvy

as Mike Roscoe

Victor Henry

as Alan

Sally Adams

as Laura Ladd

Meier Tzelniker

as The Jewish Baker

Gerald Campion

as Customer in China Shop

Susan George

as Audrey Woods

Ivor Dean

as Insp. Matalon

Reviews

John Chard

Ecstasy with no consequence. The Sorcerers is directed by Michael Reeves who also co-writes the screenplay with Tom Baker from an original idea written by John Burke. It stars Boris Karloff, Ian Ogilvy, Catherine Lacey, Victor Henry and Elizabeth Ercy. Music is by Paul Ferris and cinematography b...

Wuchak

**_Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely_** In London, an elderly husband & wife (Boris Karloff & Catherine Lacey) test their new mesmerizing device on a young man (Ian Ogilvy) and find that they are able to control his behavior. While this may be a scientific breakthrough, is it ...

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