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Night Of The Eagle [VHS] [1962]

VHS ~ Peter Wyngarde
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, Margaret Johnston, Anthony Nicholls, Colin Gordon
  • Directors: Sidney Hayers
  • Writers: Charles Beaumont, Fritz Leiber Jr., George Baxt, Richard Matheson
  • Producers: Albert Fennell, Julian Wintle, Leslie Parkyn
  • Format: Black & White, PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: 1 May 2000
  • Run Time: 83 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004SPEZ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,178 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Norman Taylor is hated by other university lecturers when rumours of a major promotion circulate. He is hated so much that someone pervades his life with sinister occult spells.....

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Truly frightening yet nostalgic witchcraft movie, 26 Sep 2001
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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

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Unheralded classic, 16 Jan 2008
By S J Buck (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night Of The Eagle [DVD] [1962] (DVD)
Night of the Eagle doesn't seem to get shown on television very much, which is really strange as its a cracking supernatural thriller. Peter Wyngarde (remember Department S?) stars with Janet Blair as Norman and Tansy Taylor. Its made clear right from the outset of the film that Norman is a sceptic and doesn't believe in the supernatural. Unfortunately Tansy does and is heavily involved in it.

The film was clearly influenced by Night of the Demon and it very nearly matches that film in most respects: The lighting and sound are excellent, its only 84mins long, so there really isn't a wasted minute, and the two leading performances are memorably good. Perhaps the only area where its a little weaker than Night of the Demon is the absence of any of that films occasional black comedy moments.

In short if you haven't seen this, then you've missed a minor classic that I believe will hold up to repeated viewings.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Night of the Eagle, 30 April 2009
By Gary C. Williams (Marysville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night Of The Eagle [DVD] [1962] (DVD)
Excellent anamorphic print, good sound make this a terrific horror film in much the same way as "Curse of the Demon". I just wish it was available in region 1 format. Also, you can't bet the low price!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Super witchcraft movie !
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