The blood on satans claw 1971 letterboxd social film. For the first time ever, the national theatres marc wilkinsons overdue moodybutfun soundtrack is finally available on cd. Blood on satans claw satans skin soundtrack cd details and availability. Some of the other examples more examined would be witchfinder general or the classic staple the wicker man.
Best movies like the blood on satans claw bestsimilar. Following on the heels of michael reevess witchfinder general aka the conqueror worm in 1968, the blood on satan s 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 its height in england and scotland. The blood on satan s claw was also released as satan s claw and satan s skin. Feb 10, 2016 the blood on satan s claw 1971 aka satan s skin a more apt title a farmer finds a mutated, deformed corpse while plowing his field. In a concerted effort to provide audiences with a film along the same lines a screenplay by robert wynnesimmons was commissioned, piers haggard was brought on board to direct, and the blood on satans claw took root. Wynnesimmons said that the scenes where the judge studies the book on witches, and the scene where the villagers witchduck margaret, were. It is set in early 18thcentury england, and tells the story of a village taken over by. The blood on satans claw is a 1971 english folk horrorreligious horror movie released by tigon british film productions. 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 70s films escape to the seventies. The lovely linda hayden stars in this british horror film about a group of children who try to resurrect the devil. Colors on this film were never overly vibrant, so their distinct, rustic appearance on this transfer suits it just fine. 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.
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 satan s claw composed by marc wilkinson. In 1968, the british production company tigon had found a measurable degree of success with the release of michael reeves classic tale of greed and corruption, witchfinder general. The blood on satans claw satans skin satans claw 1971. As well as reece shearsmith and mark gatiss, the cast also includes alice lowe, john heffernan, ralph ineson, thomas turgoose, rebecca ryan and philip hillpearson, plus angel blake and.
The birth of folk horror with the blood on satans claw 1971. Barry andrews and wendy padbury in the blood on satans claw 1971. Michele dotrice, andrew mcculloch, and derrick oconnor in the blood on satans claw 1971. The blood on satans claw is a 1971 english folk horrorreligious horror movie released by tigon british film productions ralph gower is ploughing his fields one day, and stumbles upon the grisly, inhuman remains of what he suspects to be a fiend. At the end of february there will no longer be a soundtrack on the. 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. Classic british horror from 1971 aka as satans skin. Colin geddes is a toronto based film curator, producer, and archivist. Released in 1971, blood on satans claw is a heady, bizarre brew of devil worship, resurrection and transmutation set in rural olde england. The blood on satan s claw also released as satan s skin is a 19702 british horror film made by tigon british film productions and directed by piers haggard.
The introduction from one of the finest british horror films of the 1970s. The enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration. Released in 1971, blood on satan s claw is a heady, bizarre brew of devil worship, resurrection and transmutation set in rural olde england. The film was written by robert wynnesimmons, with additional material by piers haggard, and stars patrick wymark, linda hayden and barry andrews. Unfortunately, blood on satans claw is likely to maintain its cult status for a while.
Blood on satans claw page 3 classic horror film board. The level of detail is fine, blacks are deep, and fleshtones are natural. Blood on satan s claw is a solid film from 1970s britain. The skull disappears, but its malefic influence begins to work in insidious ways upon the nearby village of hexbridge. Mar 22, 2010 released on tigon, produced by tony tenser and directed by piers haggard, thematically blood on satans claw 1971 follows in the tracks of one of the most distinctive british horror films of the 60s in michael reeves witchfinder general 1968. The film eventually steers into witchhunt territory in the vein of michael. 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. Here is the trailer to tigons excellent british horror film blood on satans claw. He is currently curator for the horror streaming service shudder.
The blood on satans claw has everything you might hope for from a folk horror film. 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. A blend of horror, exploitation, satanic cults, killer kids, religious repression, and gothic moodiness, blood on satans claw deserves far more recognition than its gotten. Chaos strikes a small village after a farmer discovers the remains of a demon that had been buried under the ground. With patrick wymark, linda hayden, barry andrews, michele dotrice. Apr 27, 2007 the introduction from one of the finest british horror films of the 1970s.
Mar, 2011 the lovely linda hayden stars in this british horror film about a group of children who try to resurrect the devil. Important im moving all the soundtracks to a new channel, the horror soundtracks, subscribe here. Mar 28, 2011 classic british horror from 1971 aka as satans skin. Oct 16, 2007 blood on satan s claw satan s skin soundtrack cd details and availability. My first experience with haggards nowfavorite british horror film was as a kid staying up late at night to watch elvira, mistress of the dark best way, really, for a growing boy to learn the classics while a. 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.
Very low budget it shows but the film is very serious, wellacted and has an interesting music score. Feb 12, 2015 here is the trailer to tigons excellent british horror film blood on satan s claw. The blood on satans claw 1971 the movie database tmdb. Blood on satans claw blood on satans claw 1971 film. Feb 02, 2016 a creepy horror film, set in 17thcentury england. Like that film, its a portrait of a community enveloped in satanic hysteria. Blood on satans claw nude scenes 7 images and 1 video including appearances from wendy padbury linda hayden. Jonathan sissons 2001 film the institute is now online on vimeo and can be seen. Well its quite a title the film has got, the sort that conjures up many a blood curdling image.
Best horror soundtrack the blood on satans claw 1971. Barry andrews and wendy padbury in the blood on satan s claw 1971. This leads to a mysterious figure appearing a rather silly looking bat faced monster and in many youngsters in the village developing furry patches in their skin. Mgm owns the home video rights in region 1, and with the company in disarray at the moment, theres a good chance the film wont find its way to dvd anytime soon. Jul 18, 2011 a product of tigon british film productions, the blood on satans claw could almost be a companionpiece to the studios earlier masterpiece, witchfinder general 1968. Horror thriller set in 17th century england about the children of a village slowly converting into a coven of devil worshipers. The blood on satans claw 1971 r 1h 37min horror 16 april 1971 usa horror thriller set in 17th century england about the children of a village slowly converting into a coven of devil worshipers. Here is the trailer to tigons excellent british horror film blood on satan s claw. 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. The accidental unearthing of satans earthly remains causes the children of a 17thcentury english village to slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers. The blood on satans claw was also released as satans claw and satans skin. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. For me, some decades later, piers haggards blood on satans claw is a pure nostalgia trip and falls somewhere in between. Movies like the blood on satans claw 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.
Every time i see it, i get more involved with the unique story and the intensifying appearance of the production as a whole. Aldous huxley and arthur miller both realised that a witch hunt is a cracking way to explore metaphor, and while its not to suggest that this modest 1971 horror is as. Shot under slate gray skies there is a sense of hopelessness established through the photography from which the film never relents. Ralph gower is ploughing his fields one day, and stumbles upon the grisly, inhuman remains of what he suspects to be a fiend. 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.
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. Jan 16, 2018 the new audio drama, written by mark morris and produced by bafflegab productions, is an adaptation of classic 1971 horror film the blood on satans claw. Horror thriller set in 17th century england about the children of a village slowly converting into a coven of devil worshippers. Its a shame because itd be a perfect addition to the studios midnite movies line.
In a small village somewhere in 17thcentury england, a plow turns up a strange decaying body in a field. Blood on satans claw is a solid film from 1970s britain. According to screenwriter robert wynnesimmons, the previous success of witchfinder general 1968 caused the studio to pressure the writers to replicated elements of that film for blood on satan s claw. Blood on satans claw 1971 nude scenes 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. Droog811s rating of the film blood on satan s claw droog811 starts off promisingly enough, a 17th century farmer unearths a beast which suddenly releases all evil in the tiny village and some of the children of the village suddenly start worshipping the strange, satanic beast.
It isnt long before the villagers start growing demonic appendages on their own bodies. According to screenwriter robert wynnesimmons, the previous success of witchfinder general 1968 caused the studio to pressure the writers to replicated elements of that film for blood on satans claw. I think i should probably enroll as a blade runner come to think of it, im good at spotting these types. Blood on satan s claw is presented in its original, befitting 1.
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