Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968)
R | 1h 27min | Horror | 15 April 1970 (USA)
When his brother disappears, Robert Manning pays a visit to the remote country house he was last heard from. While his host is outwardly welcoming - and his niece more demonstrably so - Manning detects a feeling of menace in the air with the legend of Lavinia Morley, Black Witch of Greymarsh, hanging over everything.
Director: Vernon Sewell
Writers: Mervyn Haisman (screenplay), Henry Lincoln (screenplay)
Stars: Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Mark Eden
R | 1h 27min | Horror | 15 April 1970 (USA)
When his brother disappears, Robert Manning pays a visit to the remote country house he was last heard from. While his host is outwardly welcoming - and his niece more demonstrably so - Manning detects a feeling of menace in the air with the legend of Lavinia Morley, Black Witch of Greymarsh, hanging over everything.
Director: Vernon Sewell
Writers: Mervyn Haisman (screenplay), Henry Lincoln (screenplay)
Stars: Boris Karloff, Christopher Lee, Mark Eden
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00:05:31It's a lovely piece. These usually come in pairs.
00:05:34Is there another one? What does he say?
00:05:36I don't understand this. Listen.
00:05:38Dear Bob, the good stuff is becoming harder than ever to find.
00:05:42See what you can get for the two pieces.
00:05:44I haven't been feeling all that well and intend to cut this trip short.
00:05:48We'll be back on Tuesday. Peter.
00:05:50Well, what's wrong with that?
00:05:52Look at the date. It was written on the 9th.
00:05:56Yes, it was what, ten days ago?
00:05:59It's not like Peter to be ill.
00:06:02Tell you what. Bring this number. 0264122.
00:06:060264122. Right.
00:06:12Grey Marsh. It's funny.
00:06:16Why?
00:06:19Well, it's what you might call my family seat.
00:06:22My father was born there. His family lived there for generations.
00:06:25Oh, hello. Who shall I ask for?
00:06:28Oh, uh, Morley.
00:06:30Is Mr. Morley there, please?
00:06:32Thank you. He's been called.
00:06:35Do you know him? Morley. Do you know him?
00:06:38No. No, it must be one of Peter's contacts.
00:06:41Oh, hello. Is that Mr. Morley?
00:06:44Just a moment, please. I have a call for you.
00:06:48Hello, Mr. Morley. My name is Robert Manning.
00:06:51I believe my brother's staying with you. Could I speak to him, please?
00:06:54Manning. Yes.
00:06:56His name's Peter Manning.
00:07:01Well, that's odd, because we've just...
00:07:05You are J.D. Morley of Craxted Lodge?
00:07:12I see.
00:07:14Thank you, anyway. Bye.
00:07:18What's that all about?
00:07:20He says he's never been there. What?
00:07:23Said never even heard of him. Well, what are we going to do now?
00:07:27I think I'll go down to Craxted Lodge and see this Mr. Morley.
00:07:32CAR ENGINE ROARS
00:07:50Evening, sir. What would you like, sir?
00:07:53Erm, five, please.
00:07:55Do you want the regular, super or supreme, sir?
00:07:58Supreme. The best.
00:08:02WHISTLING
00:08:07How far is it to Graymarsh, you know?
00:08:09Graymarsh, sir? Oh, yes.
00:08:11Quite simple. You want to go straight down the road till you get to the crossroads.
00:08:14Then you turn left, then it's first on the right.
00:08:16Anyway, you'll find a signpost down there. Thanks.
00:08:20What are you, down for the celebrations, then, sir?
00:08:23The what? It's a celebration. Witches' Night.
00:08:27You get rockets, fireworks, bonfires. It's quite a spectacle.
00:08:30That'll be £1.73, please, sir.
00:08:33Yes, some witch or the other, they burnt there.
00:08:36Cos it was hundreds of years ago now, but the locals still keep up the celebrations.
00:08:40Oh, yeah? Right, thank you, sir. Oh, that's all right, thanks.
00:08:43Thank you very much, sir. Very nice of you.
00:08:48Do you know Craxted Lodge? What's that, sir?
00:08:51Craxted Lodge. It's somewhere in Graymarsh.
00:08:53Oh, yeah, I know Craxton Lodge, all right, sir.
00:08:56You get to Graymarsh. You'll find it, all right?
00:08:59Thanks.
00:09:11Craxted Lodge.
00:09:26Craxted Lodge.
00:09:56HONKING
00:09:58HONKING
00:10:23Hold it! Hold it! What's all the panic?
00:10:29No excitement.
00:10:31I see naked girls being chased through the bushes every night of my life.
00:10:34He's got a point there. They're not a very big one.
00:10:37Say, were you going to tackle the four of us?
00:10:40Well, I hadn't really thought about it.
00:10:43Well, I think you're very gallant.
00:10:45To the victor belongs the spoils, and that's the game.
00:10:52Well, thank you, but I'm not really one of the players.
00:10:55Tell me, what's this all about?
00:10:57It's a rather sophisticated kind of hide-and-seek.
00:11:00Oh, I see. All good, clean fun, eh?
00:11:02Yeah. What else?
00:11:04Come on, let's go.
00:11:06Listen, the gates are locked. How can I get my car round to the house?
00:11:09Round the back, as far as you can get.
00:11:11OK, thanks. And sorry about that.
00:11:57Go, go, go!
00:12:00Go, go, go!
00:12:12Go, go, go!
00:12:14Go, go, go!
00:12:16Go, go, go!
00:12:18Go, go, go!
00:12:20Go, go, go!
00:12:22Go, go, go!
00:12:24Go, go, go!
00:12:26Go, go, go!
00:12:28Go, go, go!
00:12:38One, two, three, go!
00:12:58Right, you both know the rules, no pointing below the belt.
00:13:25Ready?
00:13:26On guard.
00:13:27Go.
00:13:28Come on.
00:13:32Come on.
00:13:37Come on.
00:13:41Come on.
00:13:47Come on, Jaz!
00:13:56Go on!
00:14:02Go on.
00:14:03Welcome to the party.
00:14:07Would you like a drink?
00:14:09Yes, please.
00:14:10Are you with anybody?
00:14:11I'm not really at the party.
00:14:13Where?
00:14:14I've come to see Mr. Morley.
00:14:15I'm sorry, I can't hear.
00:14:17Mr. Morley!
00:14:18I can't hear. You'd better come outside.
00:14:20All right, before we go any further, I'm Eve Morley. Who are you?
00:14:27My name is Robert Manning. How do you do?
00:14:29Morley?
00:14:31It must be your husband I've come to see.
00:14:33No, my uncle.
00:14:34Is he expecting you?
00:14:35Not exactly, no.
00:14:37Well, you'll find him up the stairs, through the door and on the right.
00:14:40You will come back to the party?
00:14:42Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
00:14:46Oh, uh...
00:14:48Would you take me?
00:14:50Don't be long.
00:14:51I'll try not to be.
00:15:18Uh, excuse me.
00:15:20Are you Mr. Morley?
00:15:22Yes, I am. What can I do for you?
00:15:24My name is Robert Manning.
00:15:26Manning?
00:15:28Oh, yes, you're the one who spoke to me on the telephone this morning.
00:15:31Yes, about my brother Peter.
00:15:33Yes, I remember. Well, please come in, Mr. Manning.
00:15:37Mr. Morley.
00:15:38Mr. Morley.
00:15:39Mr. Morley.
00:15:40Mr. Morley.
00:15:41Mr. Morley.
00:15:42Mr. Morley.
00:15:43Mr. Morley.
00:15:44Mr. Morley.
00:15:51Sit down, would you?
00:15:56I'm afraid you had a bit of a wasted journey, Mr. Manning.
00:15:59As I told you on the telephone this morning,
00:16:01I don't know your brother, and he certainly never stayed in this house.
00:16:04I wondered if you could help me with this.
00:16:09Excuse me.
00:16:16As you can see, it's written on your notepaper and dated ten days ago.
00:16:20Yes, it is.
00:16:23However, I think I can explain that one.
00:16:25You may not be aware of it, but my niece has a rather large circle of somewhat peculiar friends.
00:16:31Any one of them could have taken this paper.
00:16:33Frankly, I think you've been made the victim of a practical joke.
00:16:36Not in very good taste, I admit, but then these things do happen.
00:16:40Yes.
00:16:42See, the odd thing is that this is my brother's handwriting.
00:16:48Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Manning. I can't explain it.
00:16:52Well, thank you anyway.
00:16:54Hope I haven't been too much trouble.
00:16:56Certainly not. No trouble at all. I'm sorry I couldn't have been of more help.
00:16:59Tell me, is there a hotel in the village?
00:17:01No, there isn't a hotel. There's a pub, though. The Red Lion.
00:17:04I think I'll stay tonight and have a look round tomorrow.
00:17:06Do they have rooms there, do you know?
00:17:08Well, they do, but they're a bit primitive.
00:17:10As a matter of fact, I don't think you'd get in anyway.
00:17:12This is our one big night of the year here.
00:17:15However, I've got a better idea.
00:17:17Why don't you come and stay with us here?
00:17:20Oh, no, I couldn't really.
00:17:21Certainly, why not? No problem. This house has got plenty of rooms.
00:17:25Anyway, I feel a psych sense of responsibility for you.
00:17:28After all, as you rightly said, that letter was written on my paper.
00:17:32Well, that's very kind of you. You're sure it wouldn't be too much trouble?
00:17:35Of course not.
00:17:36Of course not.
00:17:38Elder.
00:17:40This gentleman will be staying the night.
00:17:42Do you have any luggage?
00:17:43Oh, yes, it's out in the car. Shall I...
00:17:45No, no, it's all right. Elder will get it for you.
00:17:48Car key.
00:17:50Oh, it's open.
00:17:54That's fine.
00:17:56We'll see you later at dinner.
00:17:58Yes, lovely.
00:18:02Now, Mr Manning.
00:18:03I think I ought to warn you that my niece is giving some sort of a party here this evening
00:18:07and will probably drag you into it.
00:18:09I think I already have been.
00:18:29You know, this is a very interesting old house.
00:18:32Oh, I don't know. It gets a bit creepy sometimes.
00:18:36It's a bit like one of those old houses in horror films.
00:18:38Yeah, I know what you mean.
00:18:39So Boris Karloff's going to pop up at any moment.
00:18:57Here you are. The Grey Room. Do you like it?
00:18:59Lovely.
00:19:01Tell me, why do they call it the Grey Room?
00:19:03I don't know. We just always have.
00:19:06It should be called the Tudor Room.
00:19:08Have I slept in one of these?
00:19:12No.
00:19:16I wonder if it's big enough for two.
00:19:19What's your business, Mr Manning?
00:19:22The name's Bob.
00:19:24Antiques.
00:19:25Well, the lodge is full of them.
00:19:26Yes, I've noticed.
00:19:29But that's not the reason I'm here.
00:19:32I'm looking for my brother, Peter Manning.
00:19:36Does that name mean anything to you?
00:19:38Peter Manning?
00:19:40No.
00:19:42Well, he must be around here somewhere.
00:19:49And he said he'd never heard of him.
00:19:51Well, I hope you find him.
00:19:53I'll see you later.
00:19:56Oh, let me know if you find out.
00:19:58What?
00:20:00If it is big enough for two.
00:20:28Grey Room.
00:20:31So I see.
00:20:37What's that for?
00:20:42You mean the electricity goes out sometimes?
00:20:46Oh, thank you for bringing out my case.
00:21:26This is a very special night for us in this part of the world.
00:21:29The locals take it very seriously.
00:21:31I thought Guy Fawkes was the traditional night for burning.
00:21:34In other parts of England, it is.
00:21:36But then only we have Lavinia.
00:21:38Lavinia?
00:21:39Yes, the Black Witch of Grey Marsh.
00:21:43Her full name was Lavinia Morley.
00:21:45She was my great-aunt, seven, eight, nine times removed.
00:21:49Does that make you a witch as well?
00:21:52It's not wise to joke about such matters.
00:21:55The devil is not exactly noted for his sense of humor.
00:21:59And he never sleeps.
00:22:01Over by my favorite corner, Basil.
00:22:04Then that'll be all for the moment.
00:22:07John, why on earth didn't you come to dinner?
00:22:11Shall we say an unexpected obstacle arose?
00:22:14Eve, my dear.
00:22:15I'm Mr. Manning.
00:22:16I'd like you to meet Professor Marsh.
00:22:19John, this is Robert Manning.
00:22:23How do you do?
00:22:24Manning?
00:22:25Manning?
00:22:26That name rings a bell.
00:22:28Do you have a family here?
00:22:30Well, my family used to live in Grey Marsh many years ago.
00:22:33I knew I was right.
00:22:35Well, John, if you don't know what's going on around here, nobody does.
00:22:38Professor Marsh is the acknowledged expert on this part of the world.
00:22:42Past, present...
00:22:43And future.
00:22:45Well, Eldo, would you get Professor Marsh a drink?
00:22:48Oh, don't bother, Elder.
00:22:50Just bring the glasses.
00:22:52As a matter of fact, I brought something rather special along with me tonight.
00:22:57In honour of the celebration.
00:23:01There, I'll help myself.
00:23:05Be careful of this brandy, Elder.
00:23:08It's as rare as gold, but infinitely more precious.
00:23:16Good girl.
00:23:17Completely wasted on women.
00:23:20Well, now, what do you think of it?
00:23:24Marvellous, John.
00:23:25Absolutely marvellous.
00:23:28And you, Mr Manning?
00:23:32Yes, good stuff.
00:23:36Good stuff.
00:23:39Is that all you can find to say about it?
00:23:43What are you doing in this part of the country, anyway?
00:23:46Well, it seems that Mr Manning has come here to trace his brother.
00:23:50Yes, my brother Pete, although trace is putting it a bit strongly.
00:23:53I'm just looking for him.
00:23:54I thought he might be around here somewhere, probably in the village.
00:23:57Probably came down to make a mockery of our ceremony, too.
00:24:00No, I don't think so.
00:24:02Although, from what I've heard, it does sound a little absurd.
00:24:05Really?
00:24:07Well, let me tell you, young man.
00:24:10In spite of it sounding a little absurd to you,
00:24:13Lavinia's influence has spanned the centuries.
00:24:18She must have been a woman of enormous power and character.
00:24:21Of course, she wasn't guilty of the things of which she stood accused.
00:24:25Maintained her innocence up to the very end.
00:24:28But they didn't believe her and burned her at the stake.
00:24:34And when they mocked her as a witch, she cursed them.
00:24:37Cursed them and their descendants, root and branch.
00:24:42There's been good reason to rue the day they burned Lavinia.
00:24:46Many people have died, Mr. Manning.
00:24:50Mysteriously.
00:24:52Horribly.
00:24:54But there's always been a link between those who burned Lavinia
00:24:58and those who died.
00:25:02And there will be more.
00:25:08I'm afraid so.
00:25:11I'm afraid so.
00:25:14Well.
00:25:16Do you still want to go to the burning?
00:25:18Yes, why not?
00:25:25Oh, good night, Professor. It's been very interesting talking to you.
00:25:29We shall meet again.
00:25:43Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:25:46Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:25:49Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:25:52Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:25:55Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:25:58Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:01Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:04Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:07Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:10Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:13Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:16Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:19Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:22Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:25Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:28Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:31Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:34Burn the witch! Burn the witch!
00:26:43Hey!
00:27:13Hey!
00:27:44Elder, can you hear me?
00:27:47Yes, I hear you.
00:27:49You did well to bring me these.
00:27:52There's more.
00:27:54How much more?
00:27:56The bodkin.
00:27:58He brought it back.
00:28:00He has.
00:28:02Then you must fetch it, Elder.
00:28:05It's not easy.
00:28:07You can get it, Elder, if you try.
00:28:10I will.
00:28:11Good.
00:28:13The guilt.
00:28:15Will I be free of the guilt?
00:28:18Only part, Elder.
00:28:20Only part.
00:28:22Now go.
00:28:30I was rather hoping my brother might be there.
00:28:33He's mad about fireworks.
00:28:35I think if he'd been staying in the village, he wouldn't have missed it.
00:28:38He might have been there, but there was such a crowd.
00:28:39I don't think so.
00:28:41I think if he'd been there, I would have seen him.
00:28:46Well, this is my door. Yours is down there.
00:28:49Yeah.
00:28:51Well, see you in the morning.
00:28:54Night.
00:29:02Yes?
00:29:04Get out.
00:29:06Go while you can.
00:29:07What are you talking about?
00:29:09Just go before it's too late.
00:29:12The graveyard.
00:29:14Elder!
00:29:37Get out.
00:30:07Get out.
00:30:37Get out.
00:31:08A moonlight stroll, Mr. Manning.
00:31:16Perhaps we can help the young man in his search.
00:31:19First of all, we'd have to know what he's looking for, wouldn't we?
00:31:22That would be nice.
00:31:24I'm afraid I can't.
00:31:26I'm afraid I can't.
00:31:28I'm afraid I can't.
00:31:30I'm afraid I can't.
00:31:32I'm afraid I can't.
00:31:34I'm afraid I can't.
00:31:35What are you looking for wouldn't we?
00:31:37That will be most interesting.
00:31:40Well, Elder mentioned something about a private graveyard.
00:31:44So I thought I'd come down and have a look.
00:31:47Aren't you afraid of ghosts?
00:31:49No, I believe the dead stay dead.
00:31:51You may find, Mr. Manning, that...
00:31:53when the time comes, your skepticism...
00:31:56is rather a fragile shield.
00:31:59I must admit the most extraordinary things do happen...
00:32:01on the anniversary of our burning...
00:32:03particularly in the village. children get upset. people walk about graveyards in
00:32:08the middle of the night. friends fight. some die. it's getting very cold. I think
00:32:15we'd all be the better for a good stiff drink don't you think John? splendid idea.
00:32:20well after tonight there's not gonna be much more left of this John. all the best
00:32:37things alive in life short-lived. do you believe that mr. Manning? no I don't.
00:32:43I deal in antiques you see and I believe that antiques keep their beauty. mr.
00:32:48Manning is quite young and has a great deal to learn. a decent appreciation of
00:32:55a fine brandy for example. mr. Manning you said something outside about elder
00:33:03telling you to go to the cemetery. yes yes and that's not all he said. he told
00:33:10me to leave. his exact words were that I should get out while there was still
00:33:17time. really? get rid of him I've told you. well I shall certainly speak to him
00:33:24in the morning. I must apologize for his rudeness. oh it's quite all right. I
00:33:26didn't really take him very seriously. I'm afraid he's a little um... to put it
00:33:31mildly. I have a certain sense of responsibility for him you know. his
00:33:36father was one of our tenant farmers. the elders have lived on Morley property for
00:33:41centuries. about ten years ago his father died in somewhat tragic
00:33:46circumstances and elder had a sort of nervous breakdown. after that he couldn't
00:33:52go on working on the farm so my father gave him a job in the house. but I won't
00:33:56have him annoying my guests. I shall have to give him something to do in the garden.
00:33:58why don't you pension him off and be done with it? oh dear I wish I hadn't
00:34:03brought it up now. well thank you for putting me up mr. Morley but I've had
00:34:12rather a long drive down. it's been rather hectic evening. you won't think me
00:34:15rude if I say good night turn in now? my dear fellow of course not. you know the
00:34:19way to your room. good night. good night professor. good night. are you going to be
00:34:22in the neighborhood for a few days? yes I am yes. I have a rather amusing little
00:34:26collection you might be interested in seeing. oh really? what do you collect?
00:34:30instruments of torture.
00:34:45Robert.
00:34:47Robert.
00:34:49Robert.
00:34:54Peter.
00:35:15Peter.
00:35:45thunder
00:36:16music
00:36:26sign
00:36:28sign
00:36:30music
00:36:32sign
00:36:34music
00:36:36sign
00:36:38music
00:36:40music
00:36:42music
00:36:44No, no!
00:37:14I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:17I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:20I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:23I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:26I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:29I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:32I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:35I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:38I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:41I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:44I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:47I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:50I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:53I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:56I don't know what you're talking about.
00:37:59I don't know what you're talking about.
00:38:02I don't know what you're talking about.
00:38:05I don't know what you're talking about.
00:38:09Last night I had a very good dream.
00:38:12The wake from it was as bright as by the fire at night.
00:38:18It was so vivid!
00:38:20It's like it wasn't a dream at all.
00:38:27So you mean we've been understated by our local festivities.
00:38:32Maybe.
00:38:34well I thought I'd walk down to the village make a few inquiries about my
00:38:38brother and if I can't find out anything go back to town I suppose this evening.
00:38:41well you're welcome to stay here as long as you like.
00:38:44that's very kind of you. I'll take you up on that.
00:38:48I've got a lot of things to do and I have to get on.
00:38:50will you excuse me? yes of course.
00:38:56very kind of your uncle to ask me to stay over again.
00:38:59we're a very kind family.
00:39:01yes I've noticed.
00:39:03tell me more about your dream. I'm very interested.
00:39:09well it was a bit confused really.
00:39:11I think it was some sort of ceremony.
00:39:15all sorts of odd people there.
00:39:19there was a goat I remember.
00:39:21and the witch I told you about was sitting on a kind of throne.
00:39:25oh yes my brother was there too.
00:39:27that's peculiar.
00:39:29what are you gonna do when you get down to the village?
00:39:31well I thought I'd
00:39:33make a few inquiries about my brother.
00:39:35I'll go to the police station
00:39:37find out if there's been any accidents or anything like that.
00:39:39and the pub various places.
00:39:41oh
00:39:43are there any
00:39:45antique shops in the village?
00:39:47yes there are two. there's one in the high street and one by the memorial.
00:39:51thanks.
00:39:53I must go.
00:39:55aren't you
00:39:57gonna walk down to the village with me?
00:39:59no I have to go to work.
00:40:01work? yes I'm typing for
00:40:03professor Marsh. he's writing a book.
00:40:05what's the book about?
00:40:07oh didn't you know?
00:40:09he's one of the world's leading authorities on witchcraft.
00:40:11I must go.
00:40:13no don't get up. finish your breakfast.
00:40:15I'll see you later.
00:40:17bye
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00:41:39I'll break your neck.
00:41:43now why were you shooting at me?
00:41:45I said
00:41:47why were you shooting at me?
00:41:49how do you expect
00:41:51the man to answer when you're practically strangling him?
00:41:53what the hell are you doing here?
00:41:55oh don't be a fool.
00:41:57let go of him.
00:41:59do you want to kill him? he wasn't shooting at you.
00:42:01can't he speak for himself?
00:42:03even under normal circumstances
00:42:05I'm afraid not.
00:42:07he's a mute.
00:42:17if he wasn't shooting at me who was he shooting at?
00:42:19not who.
00:42:21what?
00:42:23quite harmless
00:42:25even for the birds
00:42:27I'm afraid this morning.
00:42:29I don't know about harmless. he nearly blew my head off.
00:42:31he can't speak for himself
00:42:33so I apologize for him.
00:42:35well I suggest that you don't give him
00:42:37any more loaded guns to play with.
00:42:39he really will kill somebody.
00:42:53you
00:43:19hello
00:43:21hey Bob. hello
00:43:23has Peter shown up yet?
00:43:25no. isn't he with you?
00:43:27no he's not.
00:43:29any mail from him?
00:43:31no nothing.
00:43:33how are you doing?
00:43:35fine.
00:43:37that woman came in for the clock.
00:43:39how much did you get for it?
00:43:4150 pounds.
00:43:43that's not bad.
00:43:45are you all right?
00:43:47you sound strange.
00:43:49I just had a bad night that's all.
00:43:51all right.
00:43:53I'll see you soon. bye.
00:43:55yeah bye.
00:43:57you
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00:44:19did you find him?
00:44:21oh hello. no nobody's seen him. nobody's heard of him.
00:44:23what you gonna do?
00:44:25I don't know.
00:44:27go back to town I suppose.
00:44:29what does he look like?
00:44:31who Peter?
00:44:33he's about as tall as me.
00:44:35he's got fair hair and blue eyes.
00:44:37that's funny.
00:44:39we had a man staying here a couple of weeks ago.
00:44:41he was tall and fair
00:44:43but his name wasn't Peter Manning.
00:44:45it was Phosphor.
00:44:47Dennis Phosphor? yes.
00:44:49of course. that's the name he uses
00:44:51when he doesn't want people to know he's a dealer.
00:44:53he's being stupid that way.
00:44:55why didn't I think of that before?
00:44:59how long ago did you say he was here?
00:45:01about ten days.
00:45:03how long did he stay? two or three.
00:45:05I didn't really see much of him.
00:45:07oh don't worry he's probably gone
00:45:09home by now. no he's not.
00:45:11I rang my secretary while I was in the
00:45:13village. she hasn't heard from him.
00:45:15well there's nothing I can do about
00:45:17it tonight. I'll sort it all out in the morning.
00:45:20perhaps he's gone off with some bird.
00:45:22I'm going to bed.
00:45:30good night.
00:45:37yes I know. my room's over there.
00:45:39good night.
00:45:49good night.
00:46:19no no no
00:46:21I must fetch the bodkin.
00:46:23you're gonna tell me what's going on in this house.
00:46:25what's the matter with you? what are you afraid of?
00:46:27and what were you doing in here?
00:46:29was it this you were after?
00:46:33it's all right I'm not gonna hurt you.
00:46:39the bodkin.
00:46:41the bodkin.
00:46:43the bodkin.
00:46:45the bodkin.
00:46:47the bodkin.
00:46:49the bodkin.
00:46:51not until after you tell me what I want to know.
00:46:53I must fetch the bodkin.
00:46:55my brother stayed here didn't he?
00:46:57my brother Peter.
00:46:59Dennis Vosper he stayed here didn't he?
00:47:01yes.
00:47:03I thought so.
00:47:05in this room?
00:47:07yes.
00:47:09where is he now?
00:47:11what happened to him?
00:47:13tell me what happened to him!
00:47:15dead.
00:47:37oh mr. Morley.
00:47:39yes. could I have a word with you?
00:47:41yes by all means.
00:47:43go to the library. I'll be with you in a minute.
00:47:45let's go.
00:47:47let's go.
00:48:13I see you're having a look at my collection.
00:48:15That's quite an interesting piece you've got there. We call it a bodkin.
00:48:19It's one of a pair, actually. The other ones are fake, spring-loaded.
00:48:23As a matter of fact, it disappeared recently.
00:48:27Disappeared?
00:48:28Yes, I think somebody must have stolen it. I really don't know. It'll probably turn up soon.
00:48:34Bradley?
00:48:36Yes, please.
00:48:48Well, what was it you wanted to see me about?
00:48:52My brother was in this house.
00:48:56We have been to all this before, yes?
00:48:58Yes, you probably knew him as Dennis Vosper.
00:49:01Dennis Vosper?
00:49:03Why, yes, I do remember somebody of that name. They were here about a week ago.
00:49:07As a matter of fact, I sold him some silver.
00:49:10I don't quite understand, though, why, if it was your brother, he took all that trouble to change his name.
00:49:17Well, that's not important. The point is, he was here, and I want to know what's happened to him.
00:49:24But I've already told you, I haven't the slightest idea.
00:49:28Elder told me he was dead.
00:49:31I think you must have seen enough of Elder to know that he isn't entirely normal.
00:49:36You really shouldn't pay too much attention to what he says.
00:49:39Well, that may be.
00:49:41But I'm sorry, Mr. Morley, I'm not happy about this.
00:49:43I think I should be putting it in the hands of the police.
00:49:46By all means, do.
00:49:48I just hope they can be more help to you than I've been.
00:49:52Look, Mr. Manning, if you take my advice, you'll finish your drink, you'll go to bed, and have a good night's sleep.
00:50:00I'm quite sure this will all work itself out in the morning.
00:50:10Good night.
00:50:12Good night.
00:50:39Robert, Robert, Robert, I'm here.
00:51:10Bring in Robert Manning.
00:51:23You are Robert Manning. Are you prepared to sign?
00:51:39Yes.
00:51:40You are Robert Manning.
00:52:08You will sign.
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00:55:07You better come in.
00:55:13Let me have a look.
00:55:15Be careful.
00:55:19Come over here and I'll clean it up.
00:55:32You better take off your jacket.
00:55:37Mm.
00:55:44How did you do this?
00:55:46I don't know.
00:55:47What do you mean you don't know?
00:55:49Well, where have you been?
00:55:51Down by the lake.
00:55:53By the lake?
00:55:54At this time of night?
00:55:56I must have been sleepwalking.
00:55:58Found myself down there.
00:56:03Oh, you're shivering.
00:56:04look you'd better get into bed and keep warm.
00:56:07I'll find something to put round that.
00:56:09I'm sorry to be so much trouble.
00:56:34that's all right.
00:56:36this is a very deep cut.
00:56:39I don't understand how you could have got this without knowing.
00:56:42do you know it looks as though you've been stabbed.
00:56:47I think I was.
00:56:48what do you mean you think?
00:56:51you must know.
00:56:52well I had this dream again last night.
00:56:54I dreamt I was back in the same room and the witch had a knife and she stabbed me.
00:56:59yes but that was only a dream.
00:57:01well I'm not so sure.
00:57:03you see when I woke up I was down by the lake and my arm was bleeding.
00:57:08have you slept walk before?
00:57:10no never.
00:57:15OK.
00:57:17that'll have to do.
00:57:19do you feel all right now?
00:57:21yes fine thanks. oh this is a comfortable bed. I don't feel like moving.
00:57:26well it's only big enough for one.
00:57:28well then where are you gonna sleep?
00:57:30come on Bob you better go back to your own room now.
00:57:33I'm too ill to be moved.
00:57:35come on Bob you must go back to...
00:57:37sorry.
00:57:39OK I've got a much better idea.
00:58:05Bob?
00:58:35Bob?
00:59:05Bob?
00:59:35Bob?
01:00:05Bob?
01:00:35Bob?
01:01:05Bob?
01:01:35Bob?
01:01:52hello you're up bright and early.
01:01:57we haven't opened up shop yet.
01:02:00oh it's you sir. didn't expect to see you about today. how are you feeling?
01:02:04all right thanks.
01:02:06thank you for helping me last night.
01:02:08that's all right sir. what can I do for you?
01:02:11well I don't really know where to start.
01:02:15try the beginnings on.
01:02:17all right.
01:02:19as you know I came down to Gray Marsh to find my brother.
01:02:22oh yes mr. Manning.
01:02:25I found out that he definitely stayed two nights at the lodge and then he disappeared.
01:02:30that was over over a week ago.
01:02:32what do you want me to list him as a missing person?
01:02:34no. no I think he's still around here somewhere.
01:02:37what makes you think that?
01:02:39I don't know. it's just a feeling I've got.
01:02:41well how can I help you?
01:02:44well I think there's something strange going on up at the lodge.
01:02:47and I'd like you to come up there with me.
01:02:49why?
01:02:51well in the first place I found a secret panel in my room leading up to a room in the loft.
01:02:58now this room...
01:02:59oh I shouldn't worry too much about that sir.
01:03:01lots of old houses around here of secret passages you know.
01:03:05anyhow I can't go up there without a search warrant.
01:03:07or what would mr. Morley say?
01:03:09what about Elder the butler? you know he told me my brother was dead.
01:03:13I shouldn't take too much notice of what Elder says sir.
01:03:16we don't in the village you know.
01:03:18how do you account for all that business last night down by the lake?
01:03:21I've never walked in my sleep before in my life and how did I get that cut on my arm?
01:03:26that's the business of a candle fixer.
01:03:28are you all right sir?
01:03:30what?
01:03:31you didn't get very much sleep last night did you?
01:03:33why don't you go on back to the lodge and get your feet up for a couple of hours?
01:03:37make you feel a lot better you know.
01:03:39sergeant I'm all right. I know there's something wrong going up in that lodge.
01:03:42and if you're not gonna help me I'm gonna do it myself.
01:03:47do you know where professor Marsh lives?
01:03:49it's the last house in the village sir. the white one on the right.
01:03:55all right.
01:04:25why Manning what a delightful surprise.
01:04:34after yesterday's misunderstanding I hardly expected to see you here.
01:04:39yes I'm sorry about that but it's just that I don't like being shot at.
01:04:44tell me is Eve around anywhere?
01:04:47I'm afraid not. she went to do an errand for me and won't be back for some time.
01:04:52well it's probably just as well. actually I came to see you.
01:04:56oh of course.
01:04:59I was going to show you my collection.
01:05:02now here.
01:05:04an extraordinary 13th century...
01:05:07I really didn't come to see these. I came to talk to you.
01:05:12oh.
01:05:15sit down.
01:05:23I understand you're an authoritarian witchcraft.
01:05:28well yes I suppose I am.
01:05:31well tell me in witchcraft is there any significance in writing one's name in a book?
01:05:36in blood?
01:05:38yes.
01:05:40oh great significance.
01:05:42once you've done that you're trapped.
01:05:45there's no turning back.
01:05:47why do you ask?
01:05:49the past two nights I've had the most extraordinary dreams.
01:05:53nightmares really.
01:05:55tell me about them.
01:05:57well they're not very clear really.
01:06:01it seems as some sort of ceremony.
01:06:05there are all sorts of odd people around.
01:06:09there's a goat.
01:06:11ah yes the goat god.
01:06:14the great god Pan.
01:06:17eroticism.
01:06:19there's a man with antlers.
01:06:21Herne the hunter.
01:06:23all traditional figures going back to the Middle Ages and beyond.
01:06:28what I don't understand is how a person like me that knows nothing at all about witchcraft
01:06:33can have dreams in such detail.
01:06:35well we all know the subconscious mind can play strange sometimes terrifying tricks.
01:06:42the living bridge between this world and the unknown.
01:06:47particularly in your case.
01:06:50did you realize that you were the linear descendant of Jonathan Manning
01:06:55who was the principal accuser of Lavinia at her trial for witchcraft?
01:07:01no I didn't.
01:07:03well it remains the fact.
01:07:05and could have great significance.
01:07:08coupled with the fact that you are the sole surviving member of the Manning family.
01:07:14apart from my brother.
01:07:17oh yes your brother.
01:07:20may I offer you a drink?
01:07:22no thanks. no I really must be going.
01:07:24oh well thank you for the information.
01:07:27you'll forgive me if I leave you to find your own way out.
01:07:31yes of course.
01:07:34oh when Eve comes back would you tell her I'd like to see her?
01:07:38yes.
01:07:40thank you.
01:07:57oh I'm sorry I'm late. I got your message.
01:08:00listen come upstairs. there's something I want to show you.
01:08:04when I got back to my room this morning I found some bloodstains on the floor.
01:08:07blood?
01:08:08yeah blood. thought it was mine.
01:08:10how do you know?
01:08:16watch.
01:08:24you really didn't know about this did you?
01:08:27no I promise.
01:08:29come on.
01:08:48I saw all this in my dream.
01:08:50that's impossible.
01:08:52I did. it didn't look like this.
01:08:55this is the same room I'm sure of. I mean this was here.
01:09:00there was a fire in that forge.
01:09:05there was a man with antlers on his head.
01:09:08and there was a goat.
01:09:10don't be so ridiculous.
01:09:12nobody's been up here for years.
01:09:14just look at the dust.
01:09:16and all these cobwebs.
01:09:19Eve.
01:09:22these cobwebs are fake.
01:09:24what?
01:09:25it's a rubber solution.
01:09:27I knew it.
01:09:29I didn't dream this place. I was brought here.
01:09:32but why?
01:09:36let me think.
01:09:42they wanted me to sign a book.
01:09:47I was sitting in this chair.
01:09:53they brought the book over.
01:09:56I wouldn't sign it because I knew that if I did they'd kill me.
01:10:00is this the book?
01:10:02yes that's it.
01:10:05look.
01:10:06Peter Manning.
01:10:09my brother was here.
01:10:11that's his signature.
01:10:13there must be some meaning to all this.
01:10:16Percy should ask my uncle.
01:10:18I think he knows already.
01:10:21what do you mean?
01:10:23I'm not sure yet.
01:10:26but what about these names? do they mean anything to you?
01:10:29no.
01:10:31are there any village records anywhere?
01:10:34there must be.
01:10:35well who would know about that?
01:10:37the vicar I suppose.
01:10:39I'm gonna have another look round. you go down to the village
01:10:42and see if you can find out who these people were.
01:10:45oh
01:10:51be careful.
01:10:57oh remember don't say anything to your uncle.
01:11:01oh
01:11:31oh
01:12:01oh
01:12:31oh
01:12:54yes I think I might be able to help you Miss Wooley.
01:12:58it's very important.
01:13:00I'm sure it must be for you to call at this hour of the night.
01:13:04now the names I think you said.
01:13:06yes the names of all those at her trial.
01:13:08yes well 1652
01:13:11will be the year you want.
01:13:201652
01:13:25ah here we are.
01:13:28January the 25th.
01:13:30on this day was put to death
01:13:32Ravinio Mori
01:13:34accused and proved to be a witch.
01:13:37and that's all it says.
01:13:39it's the only entry in the parish register.
01:13:42of course we do have an account of trials there.
01:13:45there might be something in there.
01:13:57oh
01:14:18is there anything else?
01:14:20we're not.
01:14:22oh unless
01:14:24my predecessor
01:14:26collected all sorts of bits and pieces.
01:14:31he was going to write a history of the parish?
01:14:33no he didn't.
01:14:43bit of a lucky man this.
01:14:45I'm afraid that's not it.
01:14:47that's not it.
01:14:49Windsor
01:14:54oh
01:14:59bless my soul I think this may be what you're looking for.
01:15:03an exact and perfect relation of the life and devilish practices
01:15:10of Ravinio Mori.
01:15:12mm-hmm
01:15:18look the names of the accusers.
01:15:21Elder's name.
01:15:23where did you get that list?
01:15:25it's rather extraordinary.
01:15:28we found a secret passage at the house.
01:15:32Sergeant you've got to come up to the lodge right away.
01:15:35oh not that again.
01:15:37I found Elder's body in the loft.
01:15:39yes and I found this too.
01:15:41my brother's identity bracelet.
01:15:43all right sir. this is a CID matter.
01:15:46I'll get on them right away and I'll follow you up there.
01:15:53okay
01:16:23you
01:16:54Eve dear. you got a moment to spare?
01:16:58yes of course.
01:17:00I'd like to have a chat with you.
01:17:02you
01:17:21and I shall see the curse fulfilled.
01:17:24for you
01:17:26descendant of Lavinia
01:17:29blood of her blood
01:17:32you have betrayed us.
01:17:35your life shall be forfeited.
01:17:38phone rings
01:17:41hello. this is the vicar here.
01:17:44oh good evening vicar.
01:17:46I just hope the information that I sent you will be of help to you in writing a book.
01:17:51what information?
01:17:53well Miss Morley's just been here.
01:17:56Eve yes.
01:17:58you didn't send her?
01:18:00certainly not.
01:18:02oh well she told me the most amazing stories about Craxton Lodge.
01:18:07you mean you didn't know about the witch rule?
01:18:12doorbell rings
01:18:43you say the entrance is in the grey room?
01:18:50thank you very much. goodbye.
01:18:55Basil get the car.
01:19:12Eve!
01:19:42music
01:19:52a Manning
01:19:54and a Morley
01:19:57a fitting tribute.
01:20:07now it is complete.
01:20:12Lavinia
01:20:14this child has betrayed the trust I placed in her.
01:20:18she is no longer worthy to bear your name.
01:20:22therefore I offer you
01:20:25her blood.
01:20:33gunshot
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01:21:12gunfire
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01:21:51he was mad.
01:21:53for years I suspected he had a split mind.
01:21:57music
01:22:13thought he was a warlock
01:22:15sworn to destroy the descendants of poor Lavinia's accusers.
01:22:27how is he doing all this? I mean how did he get me up to that room and induce those dreams?
01:22:32hypnotism
01:22:42I knew about the existence of the witch's room.
01:22:45I realized that once Morley knew that you and Robert had been there he was bound to destroy you.
01:23:02you were the last of the Manning line.
01:23:04the last chance I had to force Morley to give himself away.
01:23:12music
01:23:16here look. they're on the roof here.
01:23:23listen to me Morley!
01:23:42music
01:24:12fire crackling
01:24:42fire crackling
01:24:53music
01:25:03laughing
01:25:13laughing
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01:26:21snoring