This film was banned by the British film censor but surfaced on British TV during the 1970s. It was shown on ITV Midlands' Friday night "Appointment With Fear" slot twice: July 14, 1972 and February 14, 1975. It has never been released on video or DVD in Britain.
One of many 20th Century Fox productions, to have never been released on any kind of home video format, anywhere in the world.
Anthony Perkins, a freelancing actor, campaigned for the lead role but the producer selected three actor s(Stuart Whitman, Carol Lynley and Roddy McDowall) who had picture deals with Fox.