The Asphyx

When Victorian scientist Sir Hugo Cunningham discovers a mysterious supernatural entity appearing at the moment of death, he becomes obsessed with capturing it—and unlocking the secret to immortality. But his increasingly dangerous experiments threaten the lives of those closest to him. Blending Gothic horror, forbidden science, and supernatural terror, The Asphyx is an atmospheric British horror film about humanity's desperate attempt to conquer death.

Year: 1972

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Director: Peter Newbrook

Starring: Robert Stephens, Robert Powell, Jane Lapotaire, Alex Scott, Ralph Arliss