The Blood on Satan's Claw

1971

Action / Horror

12
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 60% · 11 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 60% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 8890 8.9K

rape sacrifice england village satanism murder

Plot summary

After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior.

Director

Piers Haggard Photo
Piers Haggard

Top cast

Linda Hayden Photo
Linda Hayden as Angel Blake
Denis Gilmore Photo
Denis Gilmore as Red Haired Coven Member
Barry Andrews Photo
Barry Andrews as Ralph Gower
Harry Fielder Photo
Harry Fielder as Militiaman
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885.94 MB
1280*690
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
Seeds 2
1.61 GB
1920*1036
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
Seeds 17

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ma-cortes 6 / 10

Witchcraft and diabolic possession proceeded in astonishing terror images

This eerie film is set circa 1640 , when is earthed by a farmer (Barry Andrews) a weird human remains located in an British small village . Later on , a farming community is haunted by the demon himself . Children and adolescents being possessed by hairy demon and becoming them into a coven of witches practicing exorcisms and witchery . The teens led by a nasty young girl (Linda Hayden) are worshipping the devil , raping , and sacrificing other young people . Meantime , a judge (Patrick Wymark) investigates the rare events .The film packs gruesome images , grisly killings , thriller and intense horror sequences . Magnificent detail period is perfectly set in 17th century . Somewhat nudism at times in charge of Lynda Hayden and pagans ceremonies . For its US release the nudity was censored, particularly in Linda Hayden's seduction scene , by darkening the footage to avoid an X rating . Enjoyable casting by Patrick Wymark (a role ¨Witchfinder general¨-alike) who died slowly after making the film , a gorgeous and erotic Linda Hayden (Taste of Dracula blood) , Barry Andrews (Dracula has risen from grave) , Michele Dotrice(who married to Edward Woodward) and Tamara Ustinov (daughter of Peter Ustinov and niece of Angela Lansbury) . It's produced by Tigon , usual in terror movies and richly atmospheric in Pinewood studios . The movie displays a weird and creepy score musical by Marc Williamson . Evocative and imaginative cinematography by Dick Bush , Hammer films ordinary (Twins of evil , Dracula 72 , When dinosaurs ruled earth). The motion picture was well directed by Piers Haggard (Venom , Quatermass conclusion) . The flick isn't for the faint-hearted , however to be liked for horror fans.
Reviewed by meathookcinema 7 / 10

A folk horror staple

This film is just as bonkers as it sounds. Another Tigon production, it was massively influenced by Witchfinder General and is just as unflinching if not the depraved masterpiece that its predecessor is. All the ingredients of a great 'folk horror' staple are here- witch trials, a country setting, Olde English magick and buxom wenches showing off their voluptuous delights. Joe Dante says this is one of the best horror films of the 70's. I agree with him.
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