The Crimson Cult (1968)
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In this spooky thriller, an evil sorcerer invites an innocent young man and his girl friend to his dark and scary mansion. The two have no idea that the black magician is planning to sacrifice the young man to atone for the evil misdeeds of his ancestors who 200 years ago burned the wizard's relative, a witch, at the stake. A crazy party precedes the gruesome ritual. Fortunately for the young couple the sage Professor March (80-year-old Boris Karloff in one of his final films) is also a skilled magic maker and is there to save them. The film is also titled Curse of the Crimson Altar and The Crimson Altar. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, (more)
- Director(s):
- Vernon Sewell
Synopsis of The Crimson Cult
In this spooky thriller, an evil sorcerer invites an innocent young man and his girl friend to his dark and scary mansion. The two have no idea that the black magician is planning to sacrifice the young man to atone for the evil misdeeds of his ancestors who 200 years ago burned the wizard's relative, a witch, at the stake. A crazy party precedes the gruesome ritual. Fortunately for the young couple the sage Professor March (80-year-old Boris Karloff in one of his final films) is also a skilled magic maker and is there to save them. The film is also titled Curse of the Crimson Altar and The Crimson Altar. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Crimson Cult
- Boris Karloff - Prof. Marshe
- Mark Eden - Robert Manning
- Michael Gough - Elder
- Denys Peek - Peter Manning
- Terry Raven - Driver
- Roger Avon - Sgt. Tyson
- Millicent Scott - Stripper
- Mike Warren - Basil
- Christopher Lee - Morley
- Barbara Steele - Lavinia
- Rupert Davies - The Vicar
- Ron Pember - Petrol Attendant
- Rosemarie Reede - Esther
- Kevin Smith - Drunk
- Derek Tansley - Judge
- Virginia Wetherell - Eve
- Director(s):
- Vernon Sewell
- Writer(s):
- Mervyn Haiseman, Henry Lincoln
- Producer(s):
- Louis M. Heyward, Tony Tenser
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