Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street Horror Movie-original

The original black-and-white film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released in 1936. Directed by George King, the film stars Tod Slaughter in the titular role.

The story follows Sweeney Todd, a barber in 19th-century London who lures wealthy customers into his shop, where he murders them to steal their money and possessions. Todd's accomplice, Mrs. Lovatt, assists by disposing of the bodies, turning them into meat pies to be sold in her bakery. The film focuses on Todd's nefarious deeds and the eventual unraveling of his schemes as a young sailor and a vengeful young woman investigate the disappearances linked to his barbershop.

Known for its melodramatic style and Slaughter's over-the-top performance, the film has a cult following and is a notable early adaptation of the infamous urban legend of Sweeney Todd.