Malpertuis

Name: Malpertuis
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1972-01-01
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet, Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Cassel

1972| 2h 5m| IMDb 6.5

Malpertuis (1972) is currently streaming in the UK on BFI Player. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama Fantasy Horror

Adapted from a celebrated novel by 'the Belgian Edgar Allen Poe', Jean Ray, Harry Kümel's film sees a young sailor return to his family home Malpertuis - a labyrinthine mansion of endless corridors and secret chambers - to find it rife with intrigue. Ailing uncle Cassavius (Orson Welles) has pledged to divide his estate to his heirs, but only if they promise to never again leave the house.

Director: Harry Kümel