The Gorgon (1964)
The Gorgon is a renowned British horror film directed by Terence Fisher and released on October 18, 1964 . It features notable performances from Peter Cushing , Christopher Lee , and Barbara Shelley , and is part of the iconic Hammer Film Productions. Set in a small village in Germany in 1910 , the narrative revolves around a series of mysterious murders, with victims turned to stone. Central to the story is Megeara , a Gorgon, whose gaze can petrify those who look upon her. The local doctor, Dr. Namaroff (played by Cushing), is embroiled in the murders, prompting Paul Heitz (Richard Pasco) to