What is Cry of the Banshee?
Cry of the Banshee is a 1970 horror film directed and released in the United States on July 22, 1970, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and an R rating. The story is set in seventeenth century England, where the tyrannical Lord Whitman wages an unending war against witchcraft, punishing many local villagers until a victim strikes back using occult powers to curse his family with the unwitting help of
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Release date
- Jul 22, 1970
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Cry of the Banshee is a 1970 horror film directed and released in the United States on July 22, 1970, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and an R rating. The story is set in seventeenth century England, where the tyrannical Lord Whitman wages an unending war against witchcraft, punishing many local villagers until a victim strikes back using occult powers to curse his family with the unwitting help of someone inside the household.
As an entry in the horror genre, the film explores themes of persecution, vengeance, and supernatural retribution. It provides a focused narrative centered on the psychological and physical toll of a witch's curse on a powerful magistrate's domestic sphere, offering a concise feature-length experience for fans of period horror.
Should you watch it?
“A seventeenth century English lord wages war on witchcraft, only to face a sorceress's deadly curse.”
- Features a tense conflict between a zealous English lord and local practitioners of witchcraft.
- Explores the terrifying fallout of an occult curse placed upon a ruling household.
- Involves a household member unwittingly aiding a victim's revenge.
- Viewers sensitive to historical horror themes involving persecution and witchcraft may find the subject matter distressing.
Watch it if you enjoy seventeenth century historical horror focused on witchcraft and familial curses.
The film delivers a dark historical horror tone with a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
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Where can I stream Cry of the Banshee?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently feature the title, as listed on movie database services.
Is Cryof the Banshee worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of seventeenth century historical horror and stories involving occult curses and witchcraft.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film with a 1h 31m runtime, it is watched as a single continuous movie rather than in episodes.