THE VAULT

The Asphyx (1972) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.6/100

If It Were In Your Power…Would You Sacrifice Your Wife…Your Children For Immortality? This Is The Story Of A Man Who Did!

The Premise

Hugo is a brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist, loved and respected by his family and friends, admired by his colleagues. But he is a man quickly becoming obsessed with a curious and frightening question... what is the mysterious apparition found in the photographs of his dying subjects?

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Sci-Fi Horror, The Asphyx taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of experiment, supernatural continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.