Sir James Forbes arrives in a remote Cornish village to identify a mysterious plague afflicting the population. He discovers that one of the squires is a disciple of Haitian witchcraft and using dark magic to resurrect the dead. As the plan to create undead servants unravels, the squire unleashes his zombie army on the unsuspecting village.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.
This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.
Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.
Director: John Gilling
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.
André Morell
Sir James Forbes
Brook Williams
Dr. Peter Tompson
Diane Clare
Sylvia Forbes
John Carson
Squire Clive Hamilton
Jacqueline Pearce
Alice Mary Tompson
Michael Ripper
Sergeant Jack Swift
Roy Royston
Vicar
Alexander Davion
Denver
Marcus Hammond
Tom Martinus
Dennis Chinnery
Constable Christian
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