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2.9 of 5 from 70 ratings
1h 27min
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Synopsis:
A corpse on horseback rides before it. A mad dog runs behind. When the banshee cries the sidhe answers and someone else will die.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Gordon Hessler, Louis M. Heyward
Writers:
Tim Kelly, Christopher Wicking
Studio:
Optimum
Genres:
Classics, Horror
Collections:
Roger Corman's Poe Cycle
BBFC:
Release Date:
12/01/2009
Run Time:
87 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour

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Reviews (1) of Cry of the Banshee

A rather unappreciated horror. - Cry of the Banshee review by NP

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16/09/2021

This is a good, raucous film in which one scene full of cruelty is followed by another. There is a modicum of nudity but it is light on gore. The success of ‘The Witchfinder General’ informs the mood here (featuring fine performances from Vincent Price and Hilary Dwyer from that production.

It is interesting that all the misdoings aren’t entirely due to corrupt law enforcers, although the true nature of the threat isn’t revealed until later on, almost giving the impression of it being an afterthought.

No banshee, people say? Perhaps not, but their cry is referenced and alluded to, so the title isn’t a misnomer.

A solid, good looking, feisty, well directed horror; my score is 7 out of 10.

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