Curse of the Crimson Altar
“Come face to face with naked fear on the altar of evil!”
Synopsis
When his brother disappears, a man visits the remote country house where he was last seen. While the host seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, there's a feeling of menace in the air with the overhanging legend of Lavinia Morley, the Black Witch of Greymarsh.
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Curse of the Crimson Altar ≣ 1968 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-27
Top Cast
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Christopher Lee
J.D. Morley
Boris Karloff
Professor John Marsh
Mark Eden
Robert Manning
Virginia Wetherell
Eve Morley
Barbara Steele
Lavinia Morley
Michael Gough
Elder
Roger Avon
Sergeant Tyson (uncredited)
Michael Warren
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Rosemarie Reede
Esther
Denys Peek
Peter Manning (uncredited)
Ron Pember
Petrol Attendant (uncredited)
Rupert Davies
The Vicar (uncredited)
Derek Tansley
Judge (uncredited)
Nicholas Head
Blacksmith (uncredited)
Nova St. Clair
Girl Chased by Cars
Terry Raven
First Car-Chase Driver
Douglas Mitchell
2nd Car-Chase Driver
Vivienne Carlton
Sacrifice Victim (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Sewell
- Screenplay & Story
- Mervyn Haisman, Henry Lincoln
- Original Score
- Peter Knight
- Original Title
- Curse of the Crimson Altar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tigon British Film Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Sewell
Mervyn Haisman, Henry Lincoln, H.P. Lovecraft, Jerry Sohl
Peter Knight
John Coquillon
Howard Lanning
Louis M. Heyward, Tony Tenser
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Sewell
Director
Mervyn Haisman
Screenplay
Henry Lincoln
Screenplay
Louis M. Heyward
Producer
Peter Knight
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Howard Lanning
Editor
Michael Southgate
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curse of the Crimson Altar
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What is Curse of the Crimson Altar about?
When his brother disappears, a man visits the remote country house where he was last seen. While the host seems outwardly friendly and his niece more demonstrably so, there's a feeling of menace in the air with the overhanging legend of Lavinia Morley, the Black Witch of Greymarsh.
Who directed Curse of the Crimson Altar?
Curse of the Crimson Altar was directed by Vernon Sewell.
Who stars in Curse of the Crimson Altar?
The principal cast of Curse of the Crimson Altar includes Christopher Lee, Boris Karloff, Mark Eden, Virginia Wetherell, Barbara Steele.
When was Curse of the Crimson Altar released and how long is it?
Curse of the Crimson Altar was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Curse of the Crimson Altar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curse of the Crimson Altar was composed by Peter Knight.
Is Curse of the Crimson Altar based on a book or true story?
Curse of the Crimson Altar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.P. Lovecraft".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Curse of the Crimson Altar?
Curse of the Crimson Altar holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).