Cry of The Banshee

– In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present s..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
Cry of the Banshee (1970)

In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
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Genre:

Cry of the Banshee (1970) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Jul 1970

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
GP

Director:

Gordon Hessler

Writer:

Tim Kelly (screenplay), Tim Kelly (story), Christopher Wicking (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Vincent Price, Essy Persson, Hilary Heath, Carl Rigg

Plot:

In Elizabethan England, a wicked lord massacres nearly all the members of a coven of witches, earning the enmity of their leader, Oona. Oona calls up a magical servant, a "banshee", to destroy the lord's family. (The "banshee" of this tale bears no resemblance to the normal usage of the term!)

Production:

American International Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10