A captain and his sailors investigate the rampaging "Marsh Phantoms" terrorizing a coastal town, but their search is hindered by a local reverend and a horrifying curse.
Acting
Peter Cushing's mischievous, layered performance as Blyss.
Production
Atmospheric marsh sets on a Hammer budget.
Costume
The skeletal Marsh Phantoms glow in the dark!
Director
Peter Graham Scott
Peter Cushing
Reverend Dr. Blyss
Patrick Allen
Captain Collier
Oliver Reed
Harry Cobtree
Yvonne Romain
Imogene Clegg
Michael Ripper
Jeremiah Mipps
Martin Benson
Mr. Rash
David Lodge
Navy Bosun
Derek Francis
Squire Anthony Cobtree
Milton Reid
The Mulatto
Jack MacGowran
Frightened Man
Daphne Anderson
Mrs. Rash
Peter Halliday
Sailor Jack Pott
Terry Scully
Sailor Dick Tate
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released in the US as 'Night Creatures' to capitalize on horror trends, despite being more adventure-thriller than fright fest.
Based on Russell Thorndike's Doctor Syn novels—Disney's competing 1963 'The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh' made this the forgotten adaptation.
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