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Cry of the Banshee

1970Movie1 h 31 minR

Horror
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Hessler
Written by
Christopher Wicking, Tim Kelly
Produced by
Louis M. Heyward, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Music by
Wilfred Josephs, Les Baxter

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Facts

July 22, 1970 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
July 22, 1970
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$500,000
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Would Hurt a Child, Parental Incest, Slashed Throat +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cry of the Banshee?"

Questions about Cry of the Banshee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cry of the Banshee?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Cry of the Banshee streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Cry of the Banshee worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.5).

Will Cry of the Banshee scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Cry of the Banshee?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Cry of the Banshee use?

Would Hurt a ChildParental IncestSlashed ThroatNot My DriverRobbing the DeadVillainous IncestTorture TechnicianInescapable NetAs the Good Book Says...Never Trust A PosterBolivian Army EndingAnimated Credits Openingand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Would Hurt a Child, Parental Incest, and Slashed Throat.