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The Basilisk

The Basilisk

1914•28m
Horror

A mesmerist, obsessed with putting a beautiful woman under his power, hypnotizes her to try to force her to kill her fiancé. His plans are altered with the appearance of a deadly serpent.

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Production

Hepworth

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Tom Powers

Alma Taylor

Alma Taylor

William Felton

Chrissie White

Chrissie White

Cyril Morton

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