Burn, Witch, Burn (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "Burn, Witch, Burn" in the Pacific Northwest. "The Dead One" was the second feature in Seattle while Portland got "Twist All Night."

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Burn, Witch, Burn (1962)
The 1962 film “Burn, Witch, Burn” is a British horror film based on the novel “Conjure Wife” by Fritz Leiber. It tells the story of a psychology professor who discovers that his wife has been using witchcraft to protect him from his enemies at the university. He forces her to stop but soon realizes that someone else is using black magic against him and his wife. He has to face a series of dangers, including a false accusation of rape, a giant stone eagle, and a fire in his house. He also has to overcome his own skepticism and accept the power of magic. The film is considered one of the best films of its genre and has been praised for its atmosphere, suspense, and performances
Director: Sidney Hayers
Writers: Fritz Leiber Jr, Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson
Stars: Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, Margaret Johnston
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The Dead One (1961)
The 1961 film “The Dead One” is a horror film about a voodoo conflict between two cousins who want to inherit a Louisiana plantation. One of them, Monica, uses her zombie brother to kill the other’s wife, Linda. However, she accidentally kills a dancer named Bella instead. Linda and her husband John witness Monica’s voodoo rites and try to stop her. The film is one of the first zombie films in color and was thought to be lost until 2002
Director: Barry Mahon
Writer: Barry Mahon
Stars: John McKay, Linda Ormond, Monica Davis
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Twist All Night (1961)
The 1961 film “Twist All Night” is a musical comedy about a group of musicians who try to save their nightclub from being evicted. They also get involved in a voodoo adventure with art thieves and a zombie. The film features Louis Prima and June Wilkinson as the main stars and several twist dance numbers by different groups. The film was also known as “The Continental Twist” and was one of the first zombie films in color
Directors: Allan David, William J. Hole Jr.
Writer: Berni Gould
Stars: Louis Prima, June Wilkinson, Sam Butera

May 23, 1962 ad (Seattle)