Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents’ frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate, Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). The more Sergeant Howie learns about the islanders’ strange practices, the closer he gets to tracking down the missing child.

The last in the triumvirate of films that helped define the genre. The other two are: Witchfinder General (1968) and The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971).

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    1 year ago

    I feel this is almost a one of a kind movie. Nothing I’ve watched, with a similar folklore tune to it, is anywhere near how good this movie is.

    For a few moments, we are right there on Summerisle, the place feels familiar, the people there aren’t strangers.

    I still listen to the soundtrack regularly. Loving Couples / The ruined Church is an unforgettable masterpiece.