Protected
Circus of Horrors
1960 · Anglo-Amalgamated / American International Pictures · Dir. Sidney Hayers
A plastic surgeon and his nurse join a bizarre circus to escape from the police. Here he befriends deformed women and transforms them for his "Temple of Beauty". However, when they threaten to leave, they meet with mysterious accidents.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
The film 'Circus of Horrors' was a British production released in 1960. Under the copyright laws of the era (1928–1963), a film required a timely renewal in the 28th year to maintain US copyright protection. A search of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress CCE confirms that the US copyright was renewed by American International Pictures (AIP) on May 2, 1988 (Renewal Registration Number RE0000382343), based on an original US registration from May 18, 1960 (LP16453).
Because the renewal was filed correctly in the 28th year, the film is protected in the United States for a term of 95 years from the date of publication. Consequently, the copyright is expected to expire on January 1, 2056. The film is currently actively licensed and distributed by rights holders such as StudioCanal, with high-quality releases available on Blu-ray and streaming platforms, further confirming its protected status.
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— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (RE0000382343)
- US Copyright Office Public Catalog (cocatalog.loc.gov)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE), Motion Pictures 1960-1969
- Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Hurst/Baer)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.