
The Scarlet Claw
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Roy William Neill Run Time: 74 min. Release Year: 1944
Starring: Arthur Hohl, Basil Rathbone, Gerald Hamer, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh
When a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.
Widely considered one of the best in the Holmes series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, this chilling tale finds the legendary detective in rural Canada, investigating a series of eerie murders blamed on a supernatural beast. With fog-shrouded marshes, a haunting village, and a gripping plot, The Scarlet Claw delivers suspense, style, and classic Holmesian deduction. Don’t miss this moody thriller on the big screen! -TORONTO FILM SOCIETY