aka Blood Evil. Blood Will Have Blood. Nightmare of Terror. "...destroy the evil in my blood..."
Girls are disappearing in a remote area of Bavaria and the locals believe that a demon is responsible. But is it all in the mind of Baron Zorn (Robert Hardy), a tortured man, who keeps his two children (Shane Briant and Gillian Hills), locked up, isolated and separated from each other and the world. Their every attempt to escape thwarted by their aunt Hilda (Yvonne Mitchell). And with the Baron ignoring the family doctor (Patrick Magee) and his attempts to help.
A thoughtful horror, full of suspense, as it delves beneath the seemingly placid and well mannered exterior to reveal interbreeding and insanity, based on irrational fear. Hammer often attempted psychological thrillers, but they were often ignored for the more familiar Gothic horrors that made their name. Which is a shame as many of these are the equal if not superior to the much more obvious Frankenstein and Dracula sequels. This one is for those who like full on gore, and over acting in period costume!
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