Cry of the Banshee (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1970, Cry of the Banshee is a horror film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 91 minutes. “Hell hath no fury like a sorceress scorned!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.
Who’s in it. Cry of the Banshee stars Vincent Price as Lord Edward Whitman, Hilary Dwyer as Maureen Whitman, Carl Rigg as Harry Whitman and Patrick Mower as Roderick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cry of the Banshee has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry of the Banshee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry of the Banshee tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry of the Banshee (1970)?
- In US, Cry of the Banshee is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cry of the Banshee worth watching?
- Cry of the Banshee holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry of the Banshee?
- Cry of the Banshee stars Vincent Price, Hilary Dwyer, Carl Rigg, Patrick Mower and Essy Persson.
- When was Cry of the Banshee released?
- Cry of the Banshee was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.