Satans skin, the devils skin, the devils touch, aima sta nyhia tou satana. 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. The blood on satans claw is a 1971 english folk horrorreligious horror movie released by tigon british film productions. Best movies like the blood on satans claw bestsimilar. A chillfilled festival of horror the accidental unearthing of satans earthly remains causes the children of 17thcentury english village to slowly convert into a. While it has patrick wymark and is set in a similar era, i wouldnt consider blood on satans claw a ripoff of witchfinder general. Blood on satans claw audiobook by mark morris adapter. Graveyard poets rating of the film blood on satans claw graveyard poet although the british landscapes and witchcraft qualify this as folk horror, this film is, unfortunately, most memorable for its demonic, diabolical, disturbing rape scene involving a satanic beast and a sacrificial ritual in the pagan ruins with linda hayden as the cult. 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. Shot under slate gray skies there is a sense of hopelessness established through the photography from which the film never relents. Directed by piers haggard, credited with coining the term folk horror in a 2004 interview with fangoria magazine, 1971 s blood on satan s claw begins with a plowman uncovering a strange skull in. Here is the trailer to tigons excellent british horror film blood on satans claw. 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.
With patrick wymark, linda hayden, barry andrews, michele dotrice. Shop the blood on satans claw limited collectors edition restored from 4k bluray. 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. 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. Horror thriller set in 17th century england about the children of. First time on cd for the soundtrack to blood on satans claw aka satans skin in the u. Following on the heels of michael reeves s 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. 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. This is an audio drama and not a narrated audiobook but the performances from the whole cast are superb and they bring this good old fashioned horror tale to life. 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. When a strange old skull is unearthed in a field, evil erupts across the old english countryside, with the younguns corrupted by a sinister satanic cult, presided over by promiscuous schoolgirl angel blake linda hayden. It is set in early 18thcentury england, and tells the story of a village taken over by.
Very low budget it shows but the film is very serious, wellacted and has an interesting music score. Chronicle season 3 episode 4 chapter 2 blood on satans claw 1971 welcome to season 3 episode 4 of chronicle podcast an almanac of old world horrors. The blood on satan s claw is a 1971 british horror film made by tigon british film productions and directed by piers haggard. The blood on satans claw limited collectors edition. 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. The film hits shelves everywhere on may 27th, 2019. Despite the latter twos classic status i consider blood on satans claw to be the superior of the three. Chronicle s03e04 chapter 2 blood on satans claw 1971. Feb 02, 2016 the creature s claw has supernatural powers and takes control of the minds of various members of the community. Jan 06, 2018 blood on satans claw is a short and not so sweet immersive experience and i loved the twist ending, though like all good books, i wasnt ready to say goodbye. Aldous huxley and arthur miller both realised that a witch hunt is a cracking way to explore metaphor, and while its.
Musical ingredients include the ondes martenot the earliest electronic instrument and the cimbalom, which add to the overall spookiness of this recording. 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. Like that film, its a portrait of a community enveloped in satanic hysteria. The rise of skywalker 4k ultra hd bluraybluray 2019. Blood on satans claw satans skin soundtrack cd details and availability. The level of detail is fine, blacks are deep, and fleshtones are natural. It isnt long before the villagers start growing demonic appendages on their own bodies. 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. The opening credits of some versions of the film title it the blood on satans claw, where as others drop the word the, and title it simply blood on satans claw. Blood on satans claw is the polar opposite, wherein the embodiment of sin seduces innocent villagers who, after enduring lives of repressed piety, are helpless to resist its spell.
The creatures claw has supernatural powers and takes control of the minds of various members of the community. This is a prime example of the shortlived subgenre of folk horror. Mar 02, 2017 blood on satans claw 1971 satanic sommelier. Blood on satans claw is presented in its original, befitting 1. The blood on satans claw 1971 aka satans skin a more apt title a farmer finds a mutated, deformed corpse while plowing his field. Hbo game of thrones the complete eighth season dvd. 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. Blood on satans claw 1971 blood on satans claw uk, 1971 trailer. Following a brief role in the boys from brazil 1978, hayden concentrated on stage and television work. Out of tigon productions comes the blood on satans claw. Special bonus feature details and artwork can be seen below, including a direct preorder. Wynnesimmons said that the scenes where the judge studies the book on witches, and the scene where the villagers witchduck margaret, were. Shameful i know, ive been reading about this film for years, but its taken me this long to finally get round to watching the damn thing. Like the best demonic chillers, it takes itself completely seriously, delivering even its most absurd moments with a stonefaced sincerity.
Blood on satans claw 1971 alongside the wicker man and witchfinder general, this makes up the three films referred to as the original british folk horror trio. Welcome to season 3 episode 4 of chronicle podcast an almanac of old world horrors. Aldous huxley and arthur miller both realised that a witch hunt is a cracking way to explore metaphor, and while it s not to suggest that this modest 1971 horror is as. With its hauntingly beautiful score, seethingly sensual performances. Our setting is an early 18 th century british farming village. 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. Blood on satans claw page 3 classic horror film board. It is set in early 18thcentury england, and tells the story of a village.
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 its height in england and scotland. Blood on satans claw is a short and not so sweet immersive experience and i loved the twist ending, though like all good books, i wasnt ready to say goodbye. Blood on satan s claw practises the black arts in seventeenth century england with rather more blood curdling relish than i enjoy. It is set in early 18thcentury england, and tells the story of a village taken over by demonic possession. 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.
Out of tigon productions comes the blood on satan s claw. The acting and sound production are top notch and blood on satans claw is probably best listened to with the lights on, as this is a story dripping with a creepy macabre atmosphere. Some of the other examples more examined would be witchfinder general or the classic staple the wicker man. The blood on satans claw 1971 the movie database tmdb. The blood on satans claw was also released as satans claw and satans skin. Blood on satans claw 1971 nude scenes satans claw, piers haggards brilliant, though unpleasant, 1971 mixture of satanic panic and killer kids tropes. First time on cd for the soundtrack to blood on satan s claw aka satan s skin in the u. Blood on satans claw is a solid film from 1970s britain. The blood on satans claw 1971 directed by piers haggard. 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. I think i should probably enroll as a blade runner come to think of it, im good at spotting these types. Blood on satans claw nude scenes 7 images and 1 video including appearances from wendy padbury linda hayden.
The young people who are possessed soon start sacrificing their neighbours to the. Blood on satans claw practises the black arts in seventeenth century england with rather more bloodcurdling relish than i enjoy. This is a podcast dedicated to discussing european horror cinema only and is the brainchild of podcaster duncan mcleish the podcast under the stairs. Quite controversial at the time due to a rape scene, a nude then 17 linda hayden and a gritty realistic feel similar of that of witchfinder general, blood on satan s claw is one of the cult. Horror thriller set in 17th century england about the children of a village slowly converting into a coven of devil worshipers.
Oct 16, 2007 blood on satan s claw satan s skin soundtrack cd details and availability. Wonderful restoration, excellent bonus extras and arrived in perfect shape ahead of schedule. 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. 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. The blood on satans claw limited collectors edition restored. 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. 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. Apr 21, 2020 chronicle season 3 episode 4 chapter 2 blood on satans claw 1971 welcome to season 3 episode 4 of chronicle podcast an almanac of old world horrors. When a mysterious corpse is accidentally dug up by a boy in a small town, a group of local teens starts acting very strangely. The accidental unearthing of satans earthly remains causes the children of a 17thcentury english village to slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers. Quite controversial at the time due to a rape scene, a nude then 17 linda hayden and a gritty realistic feel similar of that of witchfinder general, blood on satans claw is one of the cult.
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. 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. Blood on satan s claw is a solid film from 1970 s britain. Blood on satans claw 70s films escape to the seventies. Directed by piers haggard, credited with coining the term folk horror in a 2004 interview with fangoria magazine, 1971s blood on satans claw begins with a. The film was written by robert wynnesimmons, with additional material by piers haggard, and stars patrick wymark, linda hayden and barry andrews. 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. The film itself is a cult british horror movie from 1971. Flickers of it pop up in the league of gentlemen tv series, ben wheatleys. Colors on this film were never overly vibrant, so their distinct, rustic appearance on this transfer suits it just fine.
Screenbound pictures is releasing a limited to 4000 copies collectors edition bluray of piers haggards british horror classic blood on satans claw, which features a brand new scan from a 4k master. Oct 23, 2017 and thus begins the blood on satans claw, piers haggards brilliant, though unpleasant, 1971 mixture of satanic panic and killer kids tropes. 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. Like the best demonic chillers, it takes itself completely seriously, delivering even its most absurd moments with a. The highlight for me is the alternative audio commentary with 3 of the league of. Ralph gower is ploughing his fields one day, and stumbles upon the grisly, inhuman remains of what he suspects to be a fiend. Ralph, a young farmhand, unearths a rotting carcass of some demonic creature. 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 adolescents, led by a girl named angel linda hayden, are convinced the corpse was once possessed. The enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration. The complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set us seller fast shipping. The film was written by robert wynnesimmons and stars patrick wymark, linda hayden and barry andrews. Pal, region 2 one film that i grow to appreciate more and more each time that i view it is piers haggard s blood on satan s claw aka satan s skin.
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