

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
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.