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And Now the Screaming Starts!

And Now the Screaming Starts!

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And Now the Screaming Starts!

"The hand that crawls, kills, and lives!"

1973

1h 31m

5.9(71 votes)

Horror

Overview

In the late 18th century, two newlyweds move into the stately mansion of the Fengriffen family. The young bride is victim of terrifying visions and apparitions, threatening her very sanity. A London psychiatrist comes to her help and uncovers the terrible secret that haunts the estate.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Stephanie Beacham

Stephanie Beacham

Catherine Fengriffen

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Dr. Pope

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

Dr. Whittle

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Henry Fengriffen

Ian Ogilvy

Ian Ogilvy

Charles Fengriffen

Geoffrey Whitehead

Geoffrey Whitehead

Silas / Woodsman

Guy Rolfe

Guy Rolfe

Maitland

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs. Luke

Gillian Lind

Gillian Lind

Aunt Edith

Janet Key

Bridget

Creative team

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Written by: Roger Marshall
Produced by: Milton Subotsky
Max Rosenberg

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