Its horror credentials may come down to just the one scene and its lustre has been diminished by a terrible remake but this is still a justly celebrated film with a thoughtful script , fantastic performances from Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee and a shocking climax.
Sgt Howie ( Edward Woodward ) is a repressed Presbyterian policeman who flies to the remote island of Summer Isle to investigate reports of a missing girl. The islanders are unco-operative and he is shocked to learn that the lords of the island, now represented by Lee, have led the islanders away from Christianity to pagan worship. But much worse is to come.
Britt Ekland ( as Willow )
Sex : Willow deflowers a young boy brought to her then tries to seduce Howie ( actually something of a plothole since Howie needs to stay a virgin and she's in on the plan )
Death : Survives
Britt used a body double for her dancing scenes. Her Scottish accent is pretty woeful
Ingrid Pitt ( as Librarian )
Sex : Howie interrupts her while she's masturbating in the bath
Death : Survives
Ingrid slipped to third-billed female for this one and wouldn't return to horror for another 12 years.
Gerry Cowper ( as Rowan Morrison )
Sex : n/a
Death : Survives
Gerry is from Fulham. Most of her career has been spent on TV with a four year stint in Eastenders probably the high point. She is now 59.
Fiona Kennedy ( as Holly )
Sex : n/a
Death : Survives
This is Fiona's only film. She soon put acting aside to become a TV presenter .She was awarded an OBE in 2014.
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