A figure shrouded in enigma, Grigori Rasputin (Christopher Lee), a monk seemingly possessing unusual abilities like healing and persuasion, appears from the remote regions of western Siberia. He gains access to the Russian imperial family in Saint Petersburg before the revolution, especially captivating Alexandra (Renée Asherson), but his questionable behavior and excesses stir up opposition among those with more tra…

I’m willing to let him off for his transgressions! Hammer Films had a busy year in 1966, releasing six movies, so it's no shock that the standard of those films wasn't consistently high. *Rasputin the Mad Monk* was shot right after *Dracula Prince of Darkness*, but despite receiving an "X" rating from the BBFC, it’s rather mild and functions more as a historical drama than a horror movie. Really, Christopher Le…