The read
Every source lands within 6 points of the others. Scores higher than 70% of the 569 1980s horror movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
When an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in a foreign land, the residents of a nearby town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic61/100
327 audience votes
Key crew
- Ken RussellDirector
- Stanisław SyrewiczOriginal Music Composer
- Ken RussellScreenplay
Cast
- Amanda DonohoeLady Sylvia Marsh
- Hugh GrantLord James D'Ampton
- Catherine OxenbergEve Trent
- Peter CapaldiAngus Flint
- Sammi DavisMary Trent
- Stratford JohnsPeters
- Paul BrookeP.C. Erny
- Imogen ClaireDorothy Trent
- Chris PittKevin
- Gina McKeeNurse Gladwell
- Christopher GableJoe Trent
- Lloyd PetersJesus Christ
Stills
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Themes
virginbased on novel or bookvampiresnake charmerwormhuman sacrificesnake womanarchaeologistfolk horrorpagan cultsnake cult