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Cry of the Banshee

1970R1h 31m5.4 / 10

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.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

More about Cry of the Banshee

Cast

Vincent PriceLord Edward Whitman
Essy PerssonLady Patricia Whitman
Hilary DwyerMaureen Whitman
Carl RiggHarry Whitman
Stephan ChaseSean Whitman
Marshall JonesFather Tom
Andrew McCullochBully Boy
Michael ElphickBurke

Credits

Directed by
Gordon Hessler
Written by
Christopher Wicking, Tim Kelly, Tim Kelly

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$500K

Production

  • American International PicturesUnited States

Themes

17th centurycoven (akelarre)cursemassacremurderraperevengesorcery