The Avenging Conscience (1914)

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.

Genres: Drama, Horror

Stars: Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann, Ralph Lewis

Release Date: 1914-08-02

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 5.9 / 10 (32 votes)

Runtime: 83 mins