Cry of the Banshee
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.
Why it matters
A grim, atmospheric dive into witch-hunt paranoia wrapped in Vincent Price’s baroque malevolence and a creeping supernatural curse.
- Vincent Price channels his signature sinister charm as a ruthless witch-hunting lord, blending gothic camp with genuine menace.
- Early ’70s British-American horror with a moody, fog-choked setting that nails that uneasy post-medieval dread.
- Practical effects and eerie occult imagery provide a tactile sense of dread, even if the pacing stumbles at times.
- For fans of folk horror’s darker edges and Price’s late career — it’s a flawed cult gem with a satisfyingly wicked finale.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
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