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27/06/1967 Drama, Mystery, Horror 1h 39m
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There are some doors that should never be opened...

Overview

In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.

  1. David Greene

    Director

  2. D.B. Ledrov

    Writer

  3. Nat Tanchuck

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Gig Young

    Mike Kelton

  2. Carol Lynley

    Susannah Whately Kelton / Sarah

  3. Oliver Reed

    Ethan

  4. Flora Robson

    Aunt Agatha

  5. Judith Arthy

    Emma

  6. Ann Bell

    Mary Whately, Susannah's Mother

  7. William Devlin

    Zebulon Whately

  8. Charles Lloyd Pack

    Barge Master

  9. Bernard Kay

    Tait

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2019-02-15
***Eerie mood and scenes that burn into your psyche***

A well-to-do man and his young wife (Gig Young and Carol Lynley) visit an island off the coast of New England, which was the childhood home of the wife. They are harassed by ruffians and learn that her now-dilapidated estate is haunted or cursed. Although warned to leave by the locals they decide to stick around. Havoc ensues.

“The Shuttered Room,” aka “Blood Island” (1967), is a drama/mystery with horror elements based on a story by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft. I saw it as a kid and certain scenes were effectively b...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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