The Shuttered Room poster

The Shuttered Room( 1967)

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There are some doors that should never be opened...

Overview

In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Gig Young

      Mike Kelton

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      Carol Lynley

      Susannah Whately Kelton / Sarah

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      Oliver Reed

      Ethan

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      Flora Robson

      Aunt Agatha

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      Judith Arthy

      Emma

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      Ann Bell

      Mary Whately, Susannah's Mother

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      William Devlin

      Zebulon Whately

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      Charles Lloyd Pack

      Barge Master

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      Bernard Kay

      Tait

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      Rick Jones

      Luther Whately

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      Celia Hewitt

      Aunt Sarah

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      Robert Cawdron

      John Whately, Susannah's Father

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      Murray Evans

      Gang Member

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      Cliff Diggins

      Gang Member

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      Peter Porteous

      Gang Member

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      Donald Sutherland

      Zebulon (voice)

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      Ingrid Bower

      Village Girl (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Fri Feb 15 2019
    ***Eerie mood and scenes that burn into your psyche*** A well-to-do man and his young wife (Gig Young and Carol Lynley) visit an island off the coast of New England, which was the childhood home of the wife. They are harassed by ruffians and learn that her now-dilapidated estate is haunted or cursed. Although warned to leave by the locals they decide to stick around. Havoc ensues. “The Shuttered Room,” aka “Blood Island” (1967), is a drama/mystery with horror elements based on a story by August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft. I saw it as a kid and certain scenes were effectively burned int...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • fire
    • mill
    • lighthouse
    • curse
    • pantyhose