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Cast
Michael Berry
as Jodie Lee Thompson
Emby Mellay
as Melissa Strickland
Lee Amber
as Luther Strickland
Yvonne Winslow
as Molly Strickland
Jeanne Gerson
as Lucinda Strickland
Robert Easton
as Mr. Keitel
Lew Horn
as Deputy John Mason
Sharon Crabtree
as Young Lucinda
John J. Fox
as Gas Station Attendant
Hal K. Dawson
as Mr. Gentry
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1971
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresHorror
Votes45
DirectorDon Henderson
WritersJames E. McLarty
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Touch of Satan
About The Touch of Satan
A murderous and decrepit old woman resides on a California walnut farm with her family. On a whim, a traveler named Jodie makes a brief side trip to the farm, where he meets and falls in love with Melissa, the proverbial farmer's daughter. Jodie and Melissa grow closer as Melissa begins to reveal the strange, dark history of her family.
Directed by Don Henderson, The Touch of Satan leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Berry, Emby Mellay, Lee Amber — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1971.
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