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Six scientists arrive at the creepy Headstone Manor to investigate a strange phenomena which was the site of a mysterious massacre years earlier where 18 guests were killed in one night. It turns out that the house is the place of a satanic cult lead by a minister monk who plans to kill the scientists who are inhabiting this house of Satan. Written by
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Barry Cryer who co-wrote the screenplay has a brief cameo early in the film. See more »
Goofs
A Monk enters the toilet, at the beginning of the onslaught, with an short handled axe and leaves with a large bladed knife. See more »
Quotes
Dr. Lukas Mandeville:
I find this case enthralling. Have you read all the reports?
Dr. Barbara Coyle:
No.
Dr. Lukas Mandeville:
Well if you had, you'd know about the strange things that have taken place in that house years ago. Do you realize that eighteen people were murdered there one night?
Dr. Barbara Coyle:
Coincidence. Anyway, Lightning never strikes twice.
Dr. Lukas Mandeville:
Well it did then. Two people were struck by lightning. Two who's throats were slit. One was hung. Two were axed, four people were skewered in the same bed. And a man watching, simply blew up!
Dr. Barbara Coyle:
What happened to the ...
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This film had me re-winding and watching again and again years ago. Been a few years since I've seen it, and I still look for my chance!
Kenny Everett (sadly missed) brought his own brand of humour to the screen and it is seen best in this film. Supported well (by Vincent Price to name but one), he pulls a somewhat limited script out of the satanical ashes and keeps you laughing, not to mention groaning.
A comedy of the time, this film is more of a cult "do you remember?" than a film for anyone, but it's worth a look.
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This film had me re-winding and watching again and again years ago. Been a few years since I've seen it, and I still look for my chance!
Kenny Everett (sadly missed) brought his own brand of humour to the screen and it is seen best in this film. Supported well (by Vincent Price to name but one), he pulls a somewhat limited script out of the satanical ashes and keeps you laughing, not to mention groaning.
A comedy of the time, this film is more of a cult "do you remember?" than a film for anyone, but it's worth a look.