American International Pictures
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Cry of the Banshee
Hell hath no fury like a sorceress scorned!
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.
- Original title
- Cry of the Banshee
- Language
- EN
- Country
- GB
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- —
Wuchak
Mar 2, 2020 · via TMDB
***Madness in post-Medieval England with Vincent Price and Hilary Dwyer/Heath*** In Britain during the 1500s a cruel magistrate (Vincent Price) tortures & kills those he deems guilty of witchcraft with the help of his corrupt sons and they take pompous delight in it. This earns the ire of Oona, a witch leader, who conjures a sídhe that masquerades as a man to slay the official’s wicked family one-by-one. “Cry of the Banshee” (1970) is an American International production (similar to Hammer horror) with the vibe of “Conqueror Worm,” aka “Witchfinder General” (1968), and “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961), but lacking the finesse of both. It also shares a couple of the stars of the former film, Price and the demure, but mind-blowingly alluring Hilary Dwyer (Heath). Since the banshee or bean sídhe (from the Old Irish ban síde) means "woman of the sídhe" has come to denote ANY mystical FEMALE of Irish Isle who proclaims an imminent death by wailing and keening, I’m assuming that the witch Oona is the titular banshee. After all, the person that ends up doing the actual killing is a possessed DUDE or a demon masquerading as a DUDE. While it’s hindered by a peculiar vibe and puzzling script (that makes more sense as the story proceeds), “Cry of the Banshee” is a must for fans of Price and Hilary Dwyer/Heath (as well as Patrick Mower), not to mention those who appreciate dark Medieval flicks that tackle witchcraft & witch-hunting with the required staples, like dirty Middle Age villages, torture chambers, eerie forests, satanic rituals, haughty lords, suffering serfs, etc. The serious, creepy tone involving twisted characters is a plus. The film runs 1 hour and 31 minutes and was shot in Middlesex, England. GRADE: B-/C+
talisencrw
Jun 25, 2016 · via TMDB
Though it has its faults, this is a fine and enjoyable film from Vincent Price's Boxed Set III. It has a great and suitable ending as well. You'll especially be fond of this if you appreciated Price's diabolical character, slightly earlier, in 'The Conquering Worm'--it's a very similar shade from Price's acting palette.
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Vincent Price
Lord Edward Whitman
Essy Persson
Lady Patricia Whitman
Hilary Dwyer
Maureen Whitman
Carl Rigg
Harry Whitman
Stephan Chase
Sean Whitman
Andrew McCulloch
Bully Boy
Michael Elphick
Burke
Robert Hutton
Party Guest
Guy Deghy
Party Guest
Elisabeth Bergner
Oona
Patrick Mower
Roderick
Quinn O'Hara
Maggie
Hugh Griffith
Mickey
Sally Geeson
Sarah
Godfrey James
Head Villager
Gertan Klauber
Tavern Keeper
Peter Benson
Brander
Louis Selwyn
Apprentice
Stephen Rea
Villager
Maurice Colbourne
Villager
Zelda Barron
Continuity
Gordon Hessler
Director
Gordon Hessler
Executive Producer
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Les Baxter
Conductor
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
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Jul 22, 1970
87-minute theatrical cut, rated GP
Jan 1, 1995
VHS, 91-minute uncut version
Apr 15, 2003
DVD, 91-minute uncut version
