Cry of the Banshee backdrop

Cry of the Banshee 1970 Directed by Gordon Hessler

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Horror
Production Company American International Pictures
Budget $500,000
Release Date 22 July 1970
91 mins
Cast
Vincent Price Lord Edward Whitman
Essy Persson Lady Patricia Whitman
Hilary Dwyer Maureen Whitman
Carl Rigg Harry Whitman
Stephan Chase Sean Whitman
Marshall Jones Father Tom
Joyce Mandre Party Guest
Robert Hutton Party Guest
Guy Deghy Party Guest
Patrick Mower Roderick
Pamela Farbrother Margaret Donald
Jane Deady Naked Girl
Godfrey James Head Villager
Gertan Klauber Tavern Keeper
Peter Benson Brander
Louis Selwyn Apprentice
Nancy Meckler Villager
Hugh Portnow Villager
Stephen Rea Villager
Dinah Stabb Villager
Tony Sibbald Villager
Neil Johnston Villager
Rowan Wylie Villager
Tim Thomas Villager
Ron Sahewk Villager
Maya Roth Villager
Guy Pierce Villager