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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A skeptical college professor discovers that his wife has been practicing magic for years. Like the learned, rational fellow he is, he forces her to destroy all her magical charms and protective devices, and stop that foolishness. He isn't put off by her insistence that his professional rivals are working magic against him, and her protections are necessary to his career and life.; ...Night of the Eagle ( Burn, Witch, Burn! )
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is a little gem of a picture. WB must be congratulated for re-releasing this film as part of their Horror Classics series on the Studio Canal label.
Peter Wyngarde (pre- Jason King era) plays a college lecturer who finds himself in a witchcraft conspiracy designed to destroy him and his marriage. Janet Blair plays a wonderful part as his wife who is caught up in the conspiracy. Full of atmosphere and suspense (Hitchcock would have been proud of this) it ends with an amazing scene at the college when Wyngarde is chased along the corridors by a giant eagle. Its good to see this film released on DVD since picture quality and sound are much better than the VHS version release a few years ago. Only quibble is that there are no extras available. Still, a pretty good buy though.
Peter Wyngarde (pre- Jason King era) plays a college lecturer who finds himself in a witchcraft conspiracy designed to destroy him and his marriage. Janet Blair plays a wonderful part as his wife who is caught up in the conspiracy. Full of atmosphere and suspense (Hitchcock would have been proud of this) it ends with an amazing scene at the college when Wyngarde is chased along the corridors by a giant eagle. Its good to see this film released on DVD since picture quality and sound are much better than the VHS version release a few years ago. Only quibble is that there are no extras available. Still, a pretty good buy though.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is still the most frightening witchcraft movie together with Jacques Tourneurs "Night of the Demon"; that is, if you're willing to accept b/w format and prefer psychological (and emotional) drama to clinical special FX orgies. The acting is terrific, especially by the two antagonizing over-the-top female leads.
Some reviews pointed out that "Night ..." is a study in male rationalism vs. female irrationalism, but there is no doubt that the guys have to accept the powers whose existence they denied up to the last point. So the struggle is less male vs. female but rather the logical mind vs. the irrational drives in ourselves, both "angst" and destructive forces. (On the other hand, a little witchcraft can liven up life on the countryside, can't it?)
The print is good but still in fullframe (1.33) presentation instead of the original 1.66 widescreen ratio. This one SCREAMS to be on DVD! How about a double feature disc with "Night of the Demon"? I'll be the first one to buy!
Henry-X
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A classic of it's type - witchcraft, "unseen forces'' at work, academic rivalry, all in a sleepy English town where playing Bridge is apparently the highlight of social life. But underneath the surface....? All the actors deliver committed performances, Margaret Johnson in particular giving a twisted edge to her portrayal that is very effective. Brilliant black and white photography, inventive direction and a fast paced narrative ensure that the story is always engaging. The DVD has a nicely restored and contrasty image, and the audio, although only mono, is clean and does the job well. All in all, a great viewing experience.
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