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In Africa, a professional hunter kills a male lion which is sacred to a local tribe which also practices voodoo; and when he returns to England, he finds himself deteriorating under the influence of a curse which they have placed on him for his sacrilege.
A young woman inherits a remote African estate and discovers it is haunted by a vengeful spirit, tied to ancient voodoo rituals. As strange and terrifying events unfold, she must confront the supernatural forces and uncover the dark secrets of her family's past to survive. The estate's groundskeeper and a local doctor attempt to help her, but they too become ensnared in the escalating terror. The curse seems to be linked to a missing artifact and the restless spirit of a native shaman.
Curse of the Voodoo is a lesser-known Hammer horror film that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is often criticized for its slow pacing, weak script, and dated special effects, though some appreciate its atmospheric qualities and attempts at a supernatural mystery. It is not considered one of Hammer's stronger offerings from the era.
Praised for its atmospheric setting and a few genuinely unsettling moments.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of compelling character development.
Found to be slow-moving and ultimately disappointing for fans of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers finding it a watchable, albeit dated, horror film, while others found its plot confusing and its scares ineffective.
The film was shot at Hammer's Bray Studios and on location in Portugal, which served as a stand-in for Africa.
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Now then, where to start.... I am a big fan of the ultimately rather tragic Dennis Price; he was superb in "Kind Hearts and Coronets" (1949) so thought I'd defy the reviews and give it a chance. Well, you know what - it's dreadful nonsense....