Il Lungo Coltello Di Londra 1966 May 2026

A sullen, suspicious figure lurking in the shadows. A jealous knife-thrower and a secretive ringmaster. Critical Highlights

(internationally known as Circus of Fear or Psycho-Circus ) is a 1966 Anglo-German thriller that successfully blends the gritty atmosphere of a London heist with the eccentric mystery of a "whodunnit" set in a traveling circus. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey , the film is based on a story by the legendary mystery writer Edgar Wallace . Plot and Atmosphere Il Lungo Coltello Di Londra 1966

Some viewers find the pacing a bit slow once the action moves from the heist to the circus investigation. While the mystery offers several red herrings, modern reviewers often find the twists somewhat predictable. A sullen, suspicious figure lurking in the shadows

The circus provides a rich, "fog-soaked" backdrop filled with suspicious characters, including: Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey , the film

“The best reason to watch this is for an armored car heist that takes place on Tower Bridge... which according to the director, they shot in a single day.” Letterboxd

remains a solid recommendation for fans of 1960s British thrillers and those who enjoy seeing cult cinema legends sharing the screen in a gothic circus setting. Psycho-Circus (1966) - IMDb

“The cast is headed by Christopher Lee who is grim and imposing... the film presents a lot of suspects and it soon becomes easier to just watch it rather than try and guess who the killer is.” IMDb