| In many ways, Madhouse is a similar vehicle to Price's 1973 masterpiece Theatre of Blood. Paul Toombes (Price) is a washed up horror movie actor best known for playing a character named "Dr. Death." 
 After a nervous breakdown and an absence from work for over a decade, Toombes is hoping he can make a comeback on TV. 
 Oops. Bad timing. Seems a strange killer in a skull mask is offing various people in *exactly* the same ways from Vinnie's earlier career highlights. 
 Not a good omen for Toombes' supposed return! Could the maniacal killer be the already-slightly-unhinged Toombes? If not, who's really the madman? 
 As always, Price is a pleasure to watch, and Cushing provides excellent support here. And if this one is a bit more convoluted than Theatre of Blood, it still maintains moderate interest, some tense moments, and a few sassy killings! 
 Also known as Deathday.
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