Director: Robin Hardy, Script: Anthony Shaffer, Cast: Edward Woodward (Sergeant Howie), Christopher Lee (Lord Summerile), Britt Ekland (Willow)
Sergent Howie is sent to a remote island off the cost of the highlands of Scottland to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. He soon discovers that the people of the island are not being up front with him as to her whereabouts including the girl's mother. He starts to see strange behaviors and customs of these people. He is to discover that they practice an ancient form of a Celtic pagan witchcraft led by the Lord Summerile and his own fate is at stake.
This is a very stylish and erotic horror, thriller, art house film. This movie and Don't Look Now from the same year are two films that I have heard a lot about and finally had a chance to see and I was not at all disappointed. The scenery of the Scottish countryside is stunning as well as the Celtic music score. The cinematography and music as well as the acting make this a classic. It looks as if this is yet another classic horror film that has been remade. I have yet to see the remake but for me this is an unremakable film. The style, culture, music and overall 'feel' of this film in my opinion cannot be matched. I highly recommend this film as well as Don't Look Now which is another UK produced film (shot in Italy) from the same year. Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee of course are pros and Britt Ekland is stunning.
Sergent Howie is sent to a remote island off the cost of the highlands of Scottland to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. He soon discovers that the people of the island are not being up front with him as to her whereabouts including the girl's mother. He starts to see strange behaviors and customs of these people. He is to discover that they practice an ancient form of a Celtic pagan witchcraft led by the Lord Summerile and his own fate is at stake.
This is a very stylish and erotic horror, thriller, art house film. This movie and Don't Look Now from the same year are two films that I have heard a lot about and finally had a chance to see and I was not at all disappointed. The scenery of the Scottish countryside is stunning as well as the Celtic music score. The cinematography and music as well as the acting make this a classic. It looks as if this is yet another classic horror film that has been remade. I have yet to see the remake but for me this is an unremakable film. The style, culture, music and overall 'feel' of this film in my opinion cannot be matched. I highly recommend this film as well as Don't Look Now which is another UK produced film (shot in Italy) from the same year. Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee of course are pros and Britt Ekland is stunning.