THE VAULT

Horror Express (1972) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.6/100

A nightmare of terror travelling aboard the Horror Express!

The Premise

Mysterious and unearthly deaths start to occur while Professor Saxton is transporting the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid creature he found in Manchuria back to Europe.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Sci-Fi Horror, Mystery, Horror Express taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of monster, based on novel or book, loss of loved one continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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