The Terror (1928)

Another all-talkie Vitaphone drama. Instead of subtitles, the scenes are announced vocally, and every incident requiring explanation is elucidated by dialogue. Joe
Jackson's clever titles are effective.

Every sound is synchronized, which, unquestionably, adds a lot to the eerie action and thrilling climaxes. You'll get a real cinematic chill.

The story deals with the capture of "The Terror," a criminal who continues to perpetrate his fiendish deeds without detection.

No wonder. You'll never guess his identity. Suspense is splendidly sustained until the finish of the picture.

The capable all-star cast includes May McAvoy, Louise Fazenda, Edward Everett Horton, Holmes Herbert and others. The story is full of mystifying situations which thrill you to your finger tips.

Photoplay October 1928

Vintage magazines

Photoplay , October 1928

Books with substantial mentioning of The Terror

		John T. Soister and Henry Nicolella American silent horror, science fiction and fantasy feature films, 1913-1929 Jefferson, N.C., 2012

		James Robert Parish Ghosts and Angels in Hollywood Films, Plots, Critiques, Casts and Credits for 264 Theatrical and Made-for-Television Releases Jefferson, North Carolina, and London, 1994

		James Robert Parish and Michael R. Pitts The Great Detective Pictures Metuchen, N.J. & London, 1990