pagan rituals are missed here by a few other reviewers. The festival center of this film is the reason that the village has its secrets.
The festival of Bacchus, wine, food and bounty was also another form of worship. In this TV mini-series there is a group, a coven. Bette Davis is (as usual) excellent.
Good cast with Norman Lloyd ( star from "St. Elsewhere", established Hitchcock essential actor, starting with "The Saboteur") , the mystery of a villager affected with acromegaly (giantism). Michael Brandon (father who brings his family into the middle of this dark village).
Also with a young Rosanna Arquette, Tracey Gold and a few other now well-known actors in the group. The series may be due for a re-make. The story, written by former actor Tom Tryon is intriguing and dark, and thanks to Miss Davis, meets the mark for horror. Watch her also in "The Nanny" and "Burnt Offerings" also starring Karen Black and Oliver Reed for satisfying Gothic horror. 8/10.
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