The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Year: 1959

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Terence Fisher

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An unsettling tale of terror unfolds when a newly ennobled gentleman discovers his family estate is plagued by an ancient curse. Fearing the ominous threat, he enlists the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes to uncover the truth behind the haunting and protect his inheritance.

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Time period

Late 19th century

Set in the late Victorian era, a time of rapid scientific progress and strict social norms. The gas-lit streets and the moorland landscape contrast with the grandeur of Baskerville Hall. Inheritance, reputation, and perilic schemes shape the events on the estate.

Location

Dartmoor, Baskerville Hall

Dartmoor is a windswept moor in southwest England, known for its granite tors and bleak landscape. Baskerville Hall sits on the moor as the imposing ancestral estate tied to a dark family legend. The remote setting creates isolation and a claustrophobic atmosphere that fuels the mystery.

🏞️ Dartmoor 🏰 Baskerville Hall 🗺️ Estate

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Main Characters – The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

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Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing)

Holmes is a master of deduction who arrives in Dartmoor to observe from the shadows. He relies on reason rather than superstition, guiding Watson and Sir Henry toward the truth. Through careful analysis of clues, he unmasks the culprit.

🧠 Detective 🎯 Strategist

Dr. John Watson (André Morell)

Watson accompanies Sir Henry to Baskerville Hall, providing medical knowledge and practical support. He faces danger on the moor, including a risk of drowning in mire, and his observations help connect the clues.

🧭 Companion 🧠 Practical

Sir Henry Baskerville (Christopher Lee)

The heir from South Africa who returns to inherit Baskerville Hall. He is cautious yet brave, navigating threats and strange omens on the moor while responding to the mystery around him.

🛡️ Heir 🕵️‍♂️ Cautious

Cecile Stapleton (Marla Landi)

Cecile is Stapleton's daughter who captivates Sir Henry. Beneath a beguiling exterior she is entangled in the inheritance plot and the family legacy seeking to exploit the Baskerville fortune.

💃 Deceptive 🧭 Manipulative

Stapleton (Ewen Solon)

Stapleton hides his origins and schemes on the moor, using deception to claim the estate. He is calculating and willing to manipulate others, with his actions driving the peril on the moor.

🧩 Mastermind 🗝️ Deceptive

Sir Hugo Baskerville (David Oxley)

The gothic ancestor whose brutal past and estate legacy haunt the present. His curved dagger and the curse associated with his name motivate the crimes on the moor.

🗝️ Ancestor 🗡️ Cursed

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🔎 Mystery

A perilous puzzle unfolds on the Dartmoor moor as Holmes and Watson chase clues, misdirections, and a chilling legend. The narrative centers on deduction, disguise, and the revelation of hidden motives behind deaths and threats.

🗝️ Inheritance

The Baskerville fortune and Baskerville Hall stand as stakes for living relatives, with missing portraits and concealed lineage driving the crime. Secrets within the estate propel deception, risky investigations, and the pursuit of wealth.

🐺 Myth

The myth of a monstrous hound clashes with rational explanations as Holmes unravels human schemes. The supposed legend is a cover for real human motives and the desire to control the Baskerville inheritance.

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