1968·Horror·1h 27m
7.0
★
When his brother disappears, a man visits the remote country house where he was last seen. While the host seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, there's a feeling of menace in the air with the overhanging legend of Lavinia Morley, the Black Witch of Greymarsh.
Directed by Vernon Sewell
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Cast
Christopher Lee
J.D. Morley
Boris Karloff
Professor John Marsh
Mark Eden
Robert Manning
Virginia Wetherell
Eve Morley
Barbara Steele
Lavinia Morley
Michael Gough
Elder
Roger Avon
Sergeant Tyson (uncredited)
Ron Pember
Petrol Attendant (uncredited)
Rupert Davies
The Vicar (uncredited)
Derek Tansley
Judge (uncredited)
Nita Lorraine
Woman with whip (uncredited)
Crew
Vernon Sewell
Director
H.P. Lovecraft
Novel
Popular Reviews
12 reviews
Travis Page
8.0★ · 01/08/26
*over by my favourite corner basil
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*over by my favourite corner basil
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gardela999
8.0★ · 11/14/25
Even though it is a very weird one, I would say it is a pretty simple story that has been done multiple times. But having Boris Karloff and Christopher lee I guess elevates it a little bit more than the rest. But in my opinion Michael Gough and Mark Eden have the best acting on the movie, they were fantastic. Will definitely watch more 60s
Even though it is a very weird one, I would say it is a pretty simple story that has been done multiple times. But having Boris Karloff and Christopher lee I guess elevates it a little bit more than the rest. But in my opinion Michael Gough and Mark Eden have the best acting on the movie, they were fantastic. Will definitely watch more 60s
Mark
4.0★ · 10/26/25
Spooktober #25
It's got Christopher Lee (who says this is one of his least favourite of his films) and Boris Karloff (whose casting is the reason Lee agreed apparently).
It's got a bonkers first 5 minutes that looks so promising and then it wimps out.
Rather dull in the end.
It's got Christopher Lee (who says this is one of his least favourite of his films) and Boris Karloff (whose casting is the reason Lee agreed apparently).
It's got a bonkers first 5 minutes that looks so promising and then it wimps out.
Rather dull in the end.
Spooktober #25
It's got Christopher Lee (who says this is one of his least favourite of his films) and Boris Karloff (whose casting is the reason Lee agreed apparently).
It's got a bonkers first 5 minutes that looks so promising and then it wimps out.
Rather dull in the end.
It's got Christopher Lee (who says this is one of his least favourite of his films) and Boris Karloff (whose casting is the reason Lee agreed apparently).
It's got a bonkers first 5 minutes that looks so promising and then it wimps out.
Rather dull in the end.
Matt LunePRO
5.0★ · 10/08/25
81/100 Horror Movies in 92 Days 2025
28/31 Hooptober XII 2025: 3/3 Cult or Conspiracy Horror Movies, 9/9 Decades (1960s)
On paper this sounds great: Christopher Lee, an aging Boris Karloff, an gothic country manor, a missing person, touches of folk horror, cult and pagan horror, psychedelic kaleidoscopic nightmares, creepy butlers and ancient artefacts...all cool stuff. Unfortunately, the lead character (and actor) is boring, and when the plot isn't going around in circles it's just a bit boring. It's trying for a slow burn atmosphere, and I get it, but there are other films that carry this off far better than here. It's a shame, really.
28/31 Hooptober XII 2025: 3/3 Cult or Conspiracy Horror Movies, 9/9 Decades (1960s)
On paper this sounds great: Christopher Lee, an aging Boris Karloff, an gothic country manor, a missing person, touches of folk horror, cult and pagan horror, psychedelic kaleidoscopic nightmares, creepy butlers and ancient artefacts...all cool stuff. Unfortunately, the lead character (and actor) is boring, and when the plot isn't going around in circles it's just a bit boring. It's trying for a slow burn atmosphere, and I get it, but there are other films that carry this off far better than here. It's a shame, really.
81/100 Horror Movies in 92 Days 2025
28/31 Hooptober XII 2025: 3/3 Cult or Conspiracy Horror Movies, 9/9 Decades (1960s)
On paper this sounds great: Christopher Lee, an aging Boris Karloff, an gothic country manor, a missing person, touches of folk horror, cult and pagan horror, psychedelic kaleidoscopic nightmares, creepy butlers and ancient artefacts...all cool stuff. Unfortunately, the lead character (and actor) is boring, and when the plot isn't going around in circles it's just a bit boring. It's trying for a slow burn atmosphere, and I get it, but there are other films that carry this off far better than here. It's a shame, really.
28/31 Hooptober XII 2025: 3/3 Cult or Conspiracy Horror Movies, 9/9 Decades (1960s)
On paper this sounds great: Christopher Lee, an aging Boris Karloff, an gothic country manor, a missing person, touches of folk horror, cult and pagan horror, psychedelic kaleidoscopic nightmares, creepy butlers and ancient artefacts...all cool stuff. Unfortunately, the lead character (and actor) is boring, and when the plot isn't going around in circles it's just a bit boring. It's trying for a slow burn atmosphere, and I get it, but there are other films that carry this off far better than here. It's a shame, really.
vConquerorPRO
4.0★ · 08/15/25
The cult stuff was decent but everything else was slow and pretty boring 😅
The cult stuff was decent but everything else was slow and pretty boring 😅