Scream of the Banshee
An archeology professor unearths a dangerous artifact, unwittingly releasing a creature that is able to kill with the power of its bone-splitting scream.
Why it matters
A creature-feature that blends folklore with old-school practical effects, delivering a lean dose of monster mayhem in a modest package.
- Lance Henriksen’s presence adds genre gravitas to a modestly budgeted Irish horror tale.
- Practical creature design nods to ’80s and ’90s monster movies, a welcome throwback in the digital age.
- Fans of folklore-based horror will appreciate the banshee myth’s lethal reinterpretation.
- Not for those seeking polished production values or deep scares, but a solid pick for creature feature completists.
Director
7 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
