The Spirit's Vengeance
The Spirit's Vengeance

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The Spirit's Vengeance

1962
Movie
90 min
Persian

A man kills his brother named Salar to get his wealth. Salar’s little child, left without a guardian, goes missing. Years later, Salar’s cousin Sohrab and his friends plan to take over Salar’s property. Sohrab is imprisoned by Masoud, who owes him, and…

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Edward L. CahnGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A ruthless businessman, upon discovering his wife's affair, murders her lover. He believes he has gotten away with it, but the spirit of the murdered man returns to torment him, driving him towards madness and a grim fate. As the supernatural retribution escalates, the businessman finds himself trapped in a cycle of fear and guilt. The vengeful spirit's influence begins to blur the lines between reality and hallucination. Ultimately, the businessman must confront his actions or be consumed by the supernatural consequences.

Critical Reception

'The Spirit's Vengeance' is often regarded as a cult B-movie horror film from the early 1960s. While not critically acclaimed in its time, it has garnered a following among genre enthusiasts for its atmospheric dread and classic horror tropes. It is often praised for its low-budget effectiveness in creating suspense and its engaging, albeit supernatural, revenge plot. The film is generally seen as a solid entry in the era of inexpensive but spirited horror productions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric and suspenseful horror elements.

  • Appreciated for its effective use of a supernatural revenge theme on a modest budget.

  • Considered a cult classic among fans of 1960s B-movie horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available often highlight its effectiveness as a mood-driven horror piece despite its age and budget limitations.

Fun Fact

The film was released in the United States as 'The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock' in some markets, but this title refers to a different film. 'The Spirit's Vengeance' is the correct title for this Edward L. Cahn horror film, also sometimes known as 'The Unearthly Stranger'.

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