Starring William Campbell, Luana Anders, Bart Patton, Mary Mitchel, Patrick Magee
Directed by Francis Coppola
(actor & director credits courtesy IMDB.com)
After her husband dies of a heart attack, a greedy woman conceals his death and schemes to convince his mother to write her into her will, while an axe murderer is getting ready to strike.
Francis (Ford) Coppola makes his debut as writer and director on this distinctive horror film, courtesy of producer Roger Corman, who shepherded a number of similar talents into future Hollywood players. Set in Ireland and filmed there, this dark film doesn't really take advantage of the beautiful scenery, but it's certainly grim and suspenseful with an eerie score from Ronald Stein. Luana Anders has a memorable part as the scheming widow in one of her best and most unique showcases. I don't think Coppola is successful enough in keeping the killer's identity a mystery until the climax, but the movie is an efficient low-budget thriller that has some haunting images, particularly in the opening credit sequence.
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