Cry of the Banshee
Hell hath no fury like a sorceress scorned!
1970 · 1h 31m · GP
Horror
Directed by
Gordon Hessler
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Cry of the Banshee
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Gordon Hessler Director
- Vincent Price as Lord Edward Whitman
- Essy Persson as Lady Patricia Whitman
- Hilary Dwyer as Maureen Whitman
- Carl Rigg as Harry Whitman
- Stephan Chase as Sean Whitman
- Marshall Jones as Father Tom
- Andrew McCulloch as Bully Boy
- Michael Elphick as Burke
- Pamela Moiseiwitsch as Maid
- Joyce Mandre as Party Guest
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