Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968)

Though burnt for her sins three centuries earlier, the presence of the “black witch” is still felt in the village of Greymarsh.

When Robert Manning arrives there in search of his missing brother, he uncovers a series of sinister secrets that lead to a confrontation with evil.

Horror legend Boris Karloff makes one of his final screen appearances in this lacklustre offering about devil worship in an old dark house.

Not that Karloff cared much about quality, as he was enjoying the pleasure of being back in England, having taken a flat near Lord’s in order to be close to his adored cricket.

No cricketing consolation, though, for Christopher Lee. Barbara Steele co-stars as the 300-year-old witch – with make-up to prove it.

Released in some markets as The Crimson Cult.

Professor John Marsh
Boris Karloff 
J. D. Morley
Christopher Lee 
Robert Manning
Mark Eden 
Lavinia Morley
Barbara Steele 
Elder
Michael Gough 
Eve Morley
Virginia Wetherell 
The Vicar
Rupert Davies 
Esther
Rosemarie Reede 
Basil, The Chauffeur 
Michael Warren 
Peter Manning
Denys Peek
Judge
Derek Tansley 
Petrol Attendant
Ron Pember 
Blacksmith
Nicholas Head

Director
Vernon Sewell

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