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Murders in the Rue Morgue

In early 20th-century Paris, a series of gruesome murders takes place at a Grand Guignol-style theatre, where the actors become real-life victims, prompting Inspector Vidocq to investigate and uncover the truth.

In early 20th-century Paris, a theater owner named Cesar Charron stages a play called "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine, who's haunted by recurring nightmares. As a series of acid murders claims victims tied to Cesar, Inspector Vidocq's prime suspect is Cesar's former partner Rene Marot, who had a dark past with Madeleine's mother.

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Info about Murders in the Rue Morgue

Studio(s): American International Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Jul 21, 1971

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Budget: $700,000.00

Genres:Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Action, Fantasy