The Blood on Satan's Claw 4K 1971

"The Blood on Satan's Claw" is a chilling horror film released in 1971, directed by Piers Haggard. Set in a rural English village in the 17th century, the movie follows the sinister events that unfold after a mysterious claw is unearthed by a farmer while plowing his field.

As the claw begins to exert its malevolent influence, the village is plunged into a nightmarish descent into darkness and depravity. Young people in the village start exhibiting disturbing behavior, leading to suspicion and fear among the villagers.

When the local judge, played by Patrick Wymark, tries to uncover the truth behind the sinister occurrences, he finds himself pitted against forces beyond his comprehension. With the help of a local clergyman, played by Anthony Ainley, and a skeptical doctor, played by Barry Andrews, the judge must confront the evil that threatens to consume the entire village.

Filled with eerie atmosphere, gruesome imagery, and a sense of creeping dread, "The Blood on Satan's Claw" is a classic of British horror cinema. Its exploration of themes such as superstition, paranoia, and the corrupting influence of evil continues to captivate audiences to this day.