For some reason it gave me a WICKER MAN vibe, not from the story/ideas but from the feel of the film. I've seen WITCHFINDER GENERAL and liked it.
Can anyone recommend any films similar in theme or horror set in England or Europe pre-1800's?
Saw BOSC after being told it was similar to Wicker Man - so as a big fan of that got hold of it and thought the film was v enjoyable and full of great moments, delivering some true slices of wierd spookiness but i didnt think it matched the complete and rounded story telling of Wickerman - it seemed a bit disjointed and the ending was definately a disapointment for me - but great film none the less...
Now i havent got round to seeing this recommendation yet, am trying to get hold of it but a lot of people have suggested: The City of the Dead (1960)- supposed to be very atmospheric and in same style - hope that helps
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Yes, The City of the Dead (aka Horror Hotel) is a very good creepy, eerie movie although it takes place in the 20th Century. It's about a young woman who goes to a village in New England to investigate stories of Witchcraft, slowly becoming trapped in a web of evil.
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I saw that one a few years ago as Horror Hotel. Not too bad. I recall it was slow in spots. That and it seemed like the entire film was shot on a sound stage.
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I found it similar in feel to And Now The Screaming Starts! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069715/
which I saw a week before this, although the title and cover art, etc. wouldn't give you that idea.
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The Conqueror Worm (aka Witchfinder General) was terrific. Lots of fun and a great performance by Price.
shareI think "Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter" set in early 19th century Europe will appeal to you. It's Hammer Studio's most unusual movie, being sort of a horror-comedy that combines swashbuckling and vampires. It even tosses in elements of the Spaghetti Western(!), the captain is a lightning fast swordsman, slicing 3 men at the same time before they realize it.
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'Captain Kronos' is a lot of fun. "Twins of Evil", especially for Peter Cushing's performance, is worth tracking down of you like 'Kronos'.
"the Conquerer Worm" fabledmabel listed above is an alternate title for "Witchfinder General", which is now out under the original "Witchfinder" title from MGM.
Another -lesser- Price vehicle, is "Cry of the Banshee" from 1970 which has similar themes to both "Witchfinder General" (Price's entire performance makes an interesting counterpoint to his role as Matthew Hopkins in "Witchfinder") and "Blood on Satan's Claw" (witches meeting for secret sabbats in the forest). I would highly recommend "Witchfinder" first (maybe make "Banshee" the B-feature on a double bill with "Witchfinder"). "Banshee" is really most notable for its opening title sequence, which was animated by a freelancing Terry Gilliam, pesumably on a break from Monty Python's Flying Circus.
'City of the Dead' was always a personal favorite, though it had a then contemporary setting. Another great movie if you see and like 'City of the Dead' is 'Burn, Witch, Burn' which has been released on DVD in the UK under the title 'Night of the Eagle'
Blood on Satan's claw is quite superb, I don't know many films that are filled with so much menace and perverse atmosphere. Witch finder General, already mentioned is pretty good. You could also try Hammer's Demons of the Mind, The Creeping Flesh and the terribly misunderstood To the Devil a Daughter which, though its modern setting, has a similar atmosphere about it.
shareThere's a somewhat obscure movie called "Disciple of Death". It stars Mike Raven as a servant of the Devil who committed suicide years ago and is returned from death by a drop of blood spilled on his tomb by two young lovers making a blood oath to each other. Some people say the movie is a bit goofy, but it takes place in England during the 17th or 18th century and does have a very similar feel as "Blood on Satan's Claw". I have a bad factory release VHS copy that jumps like hell in places. Though it's a bit tongue in cheek at times, I personally like it, especially a scene where Raven calls forth a dwarf-demon for help.
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"Twins of Evil" is fun, but it's not comparable to Kronos IMO.
"The Masque of the Red Death" is worth checking out.
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I REALLY enjoyed Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter. I laughed by keester off. It's too bad this one didn't do well enough to make the planned sequels.
shareThanks, everyone, for your suggestions. Feel free to keep adding to them.
shareI'm glad you enjoyed "Captain Kronos". Another film I highly recommend is Mario Bava's "Black Sunday" with a very Gothic atmosphere and incredible sets, ingenious special effects; It is the "Citizen Kane" of Horror movies.
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You should take a look here: http://britishhorrorfilms.co.uk/date.shtml
The titles in red are linked to a witty review.
The forum connected to that sight is probably THE place to go for information on period set British horror films.
frankenstein and the monster from hell (1974)
the asphyx (1973)
asylum (1972)
also the compendium type movies from the era like
tales from the crypt (1972)
from beyond the grave (1973)
does anyone remember the movie called the shuttered room (1967)? it starred oliver reed and was given lots of air time in the 70's and 80's during late night bbc showings. it has seemingly disappeared now and unfortunately does not have a dvd release.
gave me lots of sleepless nights as a child watching this stuff!
I'm looking for horror films that are more medieval than 18th/19th century.
I have The Shuttered Room but I haven't watched it yet. It's now at the top of my list. Thanks, mildredsmittens.
asylum (1972) is a compendium.
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