Mark morris adapter, piers haggard, robert wynnesimmons, mark gatiss. The genesis of blood on satan s claw began with twentytwoyearold cambridge graduate robert wynnesimmons who told interviewer david taylor in shock. The creatures claw has supernatural powers and takes control of the minds of various members of the community. Made during that very brief period of similarly themed films having to do with ancient pagan traditions, the movie remains amusing with a thickly atmospheric and creepy feel that permeates throughout. The film was written by robert wynnesimmons, with additional material by piers haggard, and stars patrick wymark, linda hayden and barry andrews. Feb 02, 2016 the creature s claw has supernatural powers and takes control of the minds of various members of the community. Blood on satans claw 70s films escape to the seventies. These include contemporary parallels between angel blake s coven and the manson family as well as similarities to the notorious mary bell murder case which scandalized england in 1968. With a good deal of nostalgia attached, piers haggard s blood on satan s claw is a wellcrafted and still entertaining piece of british horror. The local coven increases its membership and raises the unspeakable. It isnt long before the villagers start growing demonic appendages on their own bodies. Following on the heels of michael reevess witchfinder general aka the conqueror worm in 1968, the blood on satans claw 1970 is a lesser known tale of rural violence similarly set in the 17th century when witch hunts and the persecution of people accused of devil worship was at. In april 1970, when blood on satans claw was still in production under the title the devils touch, reporter rod cooper from british trade journal kine weekly filed a short report on the film under the headline folk horror study from hemdale and chilton. Here is the trailer to tigons excellent british horror film blood on satans claw.
Blood on satan s claw, an evocative title if ever there was one, accomplishes everything it sets out to do. The various plot strands dont quite come together, mainly as a result of early drafts taking the form of an anthology film in which three separate stories would branch out from the initial discovery of the remains and combine for the climax, and while were on the. Best movies like the blood on satans claw bestsimilar. This release was made available on 12th october 2007 initially only by mail order to subscribers to the trunk email mailing list, before making the remaining copies available publically. The original movie soundtrack to blood on satans claw also known as satans skin in the usa, directed by piers haggard. Lifes pretty good in a filthy seventeenthcentury english village in blood on satans claw 1970until, that is, a local comes across a spare demon part caught up in his plow. This a clever, wellmade audio adaption of the 1971 folk horror film with strong performances from the cast which the league of gentlemens mark gatiss and reece shearsmith the league. Mabuse 1933 return of the living dead iii 1993 return of the living dead ii 1988 the return of the living dead 1985 manhunter 1986 the lift 1983 creature with the.
The blood on satans claw, also released as satans skin, is a 1971 british horror film made by tigon british film productions and directed by piers haggard. Blood on satans claw is not as fondly remembered as the wicker man and the more successful witchfinder general made by tigon studios, who also made blood on satans claw but it is a compelling, unique and very british offering, that stays with you long after viewing, and surely deserves a wider audience. The blood on satans claw is a 1971 english horror movie release by tigon british film productions. If you like the blood on satans claw you are looking for scary, atmospheric and offbeat movies about with murder, village, rape, devil, witchcraft, occult and satanism themes of horror genre shot in uk.
After a plowboy accidentally unearths the skeletal remains of a demonic creature, a cult of teenage devilworshippers. The british independent film company hammer productions was founded in 1934, and flourished in the mid1950s through the 70s with gothic horror films often based on classic literature characters and imaginative story fragments. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The blood on satans claw satans skin satans claw 1971. Pal, region 2 one film that i grow to appreciate more and more each time that i view it is piers haggards blood on satans claw aka satans skin. Creepy little devil worship movie with oodles of atmosphere and a very chilling beastie. Satans skin, the devils skin, the devils touch, aima sta nyhia tou satana. So i didnt have any track record at all and i wrote the obligatory hundred letters. Blood on satans claw nude scenes 7 images and 1 video including appearances from wendy padbury linda hayden. The film itself is a cult british horror movie from 1971. The genesis of blood on satans claw began with twentytwoyearold cambridge graduate robert wynnesimmons who told interviewer david taylor in shock. Blood on satans claw page 3 classic horror film board. Blood on satan s claw is a solid film from 1970 s britain. The young people who are possessed soon start sacrificing their neighbours to the.
The blood on satans claw 1971 by spookyflix admin january 7, 2019 8. First time on cd for the soundtrack to blood on satan s claw aka satan s skin in the u. The blood on satans claw 1971 123movies 123 movies watch. The accidental unearthing of satans earthly remains causes the children of 17thcentury english village to slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers. The blood on satans claw 1971 aka satans skin a more apt title the film lacks focus, episodically jumping from one character to the other, and only finally settling on that initial farmer, and it suffers from a lackluster end. The overall sense of atmosphere that helps carry the blood on satans claw can be attributed, in large part, to cinematographer dick bush who sets an ominous tone from the start. Jan 20, 2005 while it has patrick wymark and is set in a similar era, i wouldnt consider blood on satan s claw a ripoff of witchfinder general. The original movie soundtrack to blood on satan s claw also known as satan s skin in the usa, directed by piers haggard. Mar 11, 2017 whilst all these elements are powerful on their own, the blood on satans claw is slightly less than the sum of its parts. Bigger scenes like the one mentioned above are preceded by small, yet disturbing moments that slowly reveal that something is just a little bit off in the village. The blood on satans claw was also released as satans claw and satans skin. Early show access early access to content before the rest of the world. Also worthy of applause is dick bushs striking, atmospheric cinematography. The blood on satans claw marc wilkinson a living nightmare 1971 the blood on satans claw is a genuine chillfilled festival of horror all right, yessiree bob.
First time on cd for the soundtrack to blood on satans claw aka satans skin in the u. The blood on satans claw 1971 company credits imdb. The blood on satan s claw is a 1971 british horror film made by tigon british film productions and directed by. The blood on satan s claw was also released as satan s claw and satan s skin. Blood on satans claw is a blueprint pot boiler because its built on small, terrifying moments that build up to a climax that finally reveals just what the hell is going on. Very low budget it shows but the film is very serious, wellacted and has an interesting music score. May 02, 2018 in april 1970, when blood on satan s claw was still in production under the title the devil s touch, reporter rod cooper from british trade journal kine weekly filed a short report on the film under the headline folk horror study from hemdale and chilton. The essential guide to exploitation cinema, i was just out of university and looking to find work in the film industry. Jan 18, 2018 with their latest release, which has just been released as an audible exclusive, to be followed in june as a physical download release, bafflegab has gone straight to the source with a fullblooded audio dramatization of cult classic blood on satans claw, a memorable tale of demonic possession and religious conflict spreading across an. I think it stands on its own pretty well, and the film made a very vivid impression on me when i first saw it in the seventiesthe opening where the woman comes out of the attic insane was, for me, effectively chilling. While it has patrick wymark and is set in a similar era, i wouldnt consider blood on satans claw a ripoff of witchfinder general.
Marc wilkinson blood on satans claw 2007, cd discogs. The blood on satans claw is a 1971 british horror film made by tigon british film productions and directed by. Insider info blood on satans claw turner classic movies. Bigger scenes like the one mentioned above are preceded by small, yet disturbing moments that slowly. I think i should probably enroll as a blade runner come to think of it, im good at spotting these types. The blood on satans claw 1971 123movies 123 movies. The overall sense of atmosphere that helps carry the blood on satan s claw can be attributed, in large part, to cinematographer dick bush who sets an ominous tone from the start. Take the words right out of my mouth and welcome to satans saturday night special. This release was made available on 12th october 2007 initially only by mail order to subscribers to the trunk email mailing list, before making the. The blood on satan s claw, also released as satan s skin, is a 1971 british horror film made by tigon british film productions and directed by piers haggard. It is set in early 18thcentury england, and tells the story of a village taken over by.
As captain kronos vampire hunter stated what he doesn. Feb 12, 2015 here is the trailer to tigon s excellent british horror film blood on satan s claw. The blood on satans claw proved massively influential. This is a prime example of the shortlived subgenre of folk horror. Jul 18, 2011 the blood on satans claw is gifted with a lushly romantic score by marc wilkinson, strongly reminiscent of the work of james bernard for hammer films, though it has a queasy and eerie cadence. Download the blood on satans claw 1971 torrents 37x. Creatures the world forgot 1971 the devil 1981 down 2001 resident evil. Still, alien intelligence or not this latest album to be unleashed from trunks evil clutches is quite a marvel the original soundtrack to blood n boobs classic blood on satans claw composed by marc wilkinson. Blood on satans claw is a solid film from 1970s britain. Some of the other examples more examined would be witchfinder general or the classic staple the wicker man. Watch the blood on satans claw full movie online 123movies. With a good deal of nostalgia attached, piers haggards blood on satans claw is a wellcrafted and still entertaining piece of british horror.
The blood on satans claw is gifted with a lushly romantic score by marc wilkinson, strongly reminiscent of the work of james bernard for hammer films, though it has a queasy and eerie cadence. Next to witchfinder general, blood on satans claw 1971 is their best film and is an example of some of the strongest satanic horror from that, or any, period. It comes close to being delightfully lurid at times, and thats what gives it an edge. Shot under slate gray skies there is a sense of hopelessness established through the photography from which the film never relents. Mark morris adapter, piers haggard, robert wynnesimmons, mark gatiss, reece shearsmith, thomas turgoose, alice lowe, ralph ineson, rebecca ryan, audible studios. I think it stands on its own pretty well, and the film made a very vivid impression on me when i first saw it in the seventies the opening where the woman comes out of the attic insane was, for me, effectively chilling. Still, alien intelligence or not this latest album to be unleashed from trunk s evil clutches is quite a marvel the original soundtrack to blood n boobs classic blood on satan s claw composed by marc wilkinson. The blood on satan s claw 1971 aka satan s skin a more apt title the film lacks focus, episodically jumping from one character to the other, and only finally settling on that initial farmer, and it suffers from a lackluster end. A chillfilled festival of horror the accidental unearthing of satans earthly remains causes the children of 17thcentury english village to slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers. Musical ingredients include the ondes martenot the earliest electronic instrument and the cimbalom, which add to the overall spookiness of this recording.
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