Though filmed in the US with an American cast and budget , this was made by an Italian team with a flamboyant disregard for Hollywood conventions such as a coherent storyline or even basic continuity.It can best be described as a weird sci-fi take on The Omen but the influence of other films is often apparent.
A young girl on Earth is identified by an old man ( John Huston ) led by Mel Ferrer, a on a distant planet as the spawn of an evil being and he has to visit Earth to do battle with her. Ranged against him are a shadowy cartel headed by Mel Ferrer , a muderous kestrel and the girl's telekinetic abilities.
On the plus side are some reliable performances ( not including Huston who clearly isn't taking it seriously ) and undoubted visual flair. On the down side are the incomprehensible narrative, the clumsy religious symbolism, the obtrusive soundtrack and the characters turning up in odd places withouut warning or explanation.
Joanne Nail ( as Barbara )
Sex :: Barbara has sex with her boyfriend
Death : Survives
Joanne had a number of TV credits both before and after this film but retired on marrying a film mogul in 1988.
Paige Conner ( as Katy)
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Paige had one film credit prior to this. She is clearly older than eight ( her age in the film ). She disappeared after 1981 then made a brief comeback in the late eighties. She became a make-up artist and owns an eyelash extension business.
J A Townsend ( as Aunt Susan )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
This is J A's only screen credit.
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