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Tower of Evil (1972)

Tower of Evil (1972)
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This gory low-budget British outing involves a team of archaeologists landing on fog-shrouded Snape Island -- recently the site of a hideous double murder -- in search of the tomb of a Phoenician chief and subsequently falling victim to an unseen maniac. Accompanying the shore party is a private detective (Bryant Halliday), hired by the family of the young woman suspected of the crimes (Candace Glendenning), who is determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious murders. Though it is eventually determined that the real killer is still at large, the archaeologists stubbornly refuse to abort their dig...and summarily suffer the consequences. Released originally in 1972, this crass, exploitative potboiler (based on a story by horror author George Baxt) found its way to American theaters in 1981 as Beyond the Fog in an attempt to cash in on John Carpenter's 1980 film. Released later to video and cable as Tower of Evil. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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Director(s):
James P. O'Connolly
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Tower of Evil

This gory low-budget British outing involves a team of archaeologists landing on fog-shrouded Snape Island -- recently the site of a hideous double murder -- in search of the tomb of a Phoenician chief and subsequently falling victim to an unseen maniac. Accompanying the shore party is a private detective (Bryant Halliday), hired by the family of the young woman suspected of the crimes (Candace Glendenning), who is determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious murders. Though it is eventually determined that the real killer is still at large, the archaeologists stubbornly refuse to abort their dig...and summarily suffer the consequences. Released originally in 1972, this crass, exploitative potboiler (based on a story by horror author George Baxt) found its way to American theaters in 1981 as Beyond the Fog in an attempt to cash in on John Carpenter's 1980 film. Released later to video and cable as Tower of Evil. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
89 mins

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Director(s):
James P. O'Connolly
Writer(s):
James P. O'Connolly
Producer(s):
Richard Gordon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children)
Categories:
Horror
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Chris W.

I was actually expecting a lot worse. Creepy little flick that takes place at an old abandoned lighthouse on a small rocky little island. A bit slow at times, and the set seems a little amateurish, but I enjoyed this one. At first the maniac reminded me of Beast in the Cellar, and then it reminded me of Friday the 13th Part 2 - you'll see what I mean.

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GLENN A.

British. Atmospheric alone-on-island slasher pic, copied years later in "Hell Night." This is pretty good, w/'70s lingo, sex talk and blood and gore. I was surprised it was so raunchy! Played drive-ins as "Horror of Snape Island" and "Beyond the Fog." Try to catch it!

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