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Cry of the Banshee

Hell hath no fury like a sorceress scorned!

5.4(73)19701h 31m2

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$500K
Box office
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Language
English
  • witch
  • rape
  • sorcery
  • tudor
  • revenge
  • murder
  • curse
  • werewolf
  • torture
  • massacre
  • witchcraft
  • coven (akelarre)

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Behind the camera

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United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical87-minute theatrical cut, rated GP22 Jul 1970
    • PhysicalVHS, 91-minute uncut version1 Jan 1995
    • PhysicalRDVD, 91-minute uncut version15 Apr 2003
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical15Originally X31 Oct 1970
  • FranceFR

    • Physical12DVD18 Aug 2021
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1619 Mar 1971
  • PortugalPT

    • TheatricalM/18Barcelos21 Mar 1975

Frequently asked questions

Cry of the Banshee was released on 22 July 1970.

Audience reviews

2
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    talisencrw

    6/25/2016

    7/10

    Though it has its faults, this is a fine and enjoyable film from Vincent Price's Boxed Set III. It has a great and suitable ending as well. You'll especially be fond of this if you appreciated Price's diabolical character, slightly earlier, in 'The Conquering Worm'--it's a very similar shade from Price's acting palette.

  • W

    Wuchak

    3/2/2020

    6/10

    ***Madness in post-Medieval England with Vincent Price and Hilary Dwyer/Heath*** In Britain during the 1500s a cruel magistrate (Vincent Price) tortures & kills those he deems guilty of witchcraft with the help of his corrupt sons and they take pompous delight in it. This earns the ire of Oona, a witch leader, who conjures a sídhe that masquerades as a man to slay the official’s wicked family one-by-one. “Cry…

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