Another scary Movie from 1980 that nobody talks about.
Mind you, this movie is distributed by Troma, so...a bit of a drop from Disney.
This is...
A newly-married couple (John Saxon and Lynda Day George) move into a new place set up by her former beau.This isn't awkward- you're awkward!
They are set up in a fancy House that- like Watcher in the Woods- has no obvious downside.
They are set up in a fancy House that- like Watcher in the Woods- has no obvious downside.
Oh, I guess some lady turned to Witchcraft, killed her husband and has considered an evil force by the island for the 100 years.
Sometimes, she's upset or feeling 'claustrophobic' in the house.
Other times, she's romantic and beyond words.
I think that is just a long-term Manic Episode, no?
No, she's actually slowly succumbing to the whims of Alma, the aforementioned evil lady who did the Witchcraft.
No, she's actually slowly succumbing to the whims of Alma, the aforementioned evil lady who did the Witchcraft.
Everything just makes her look crazy to her Husband, for, well, Act 1 and 2.
In Act 3, he finally seeks proper help from a Faith Healer.
In Act 3, he finally seeks proper help from a Faith Healer.
Given that multiple people- including the guy who set them up in the House- are now dead, it might be a bit late.
The fully possessed Linda tries to kill John and the Healer.
The fully possessed Linda tries to kill John and the Healer.
It goes badly for the latter.
The former manages to separate the pair and then take out the Witch, causing her to turn into dust via Film Cliche #25.
In a word, no.
Just off the top of my head, this reminds me of Films like Masoleum (which I won't link, out of fear of realizing how long ago I saw it) and Daughters of Satan (with Tom Selleck).
Never mind other Films about possessions or ancient Witches and the like.
So why recommend something generic?
Like Store Brand Cereal, this one still satisfies and has a certain charm. I'm a sucker for John Saxon- what can I say? - and Lynda Day George, I guess.
Honestly, the silly effects are a nice bonus here and the Pacing is good. Plus, I'm getting a spare induction out of this.
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