Prehistoric Women (1967)/The Devil's Own (1966) in the PNW

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

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "Prehistoric Women" (1967) and "The Devil's Own" (1966) in the Pacific Northwest.

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Prehistoric Women (1967)
"Prehistoric Women," directed by Michael Carreras, is a fantasy-adventure film that transports viewers to a mythical ancient world. The film follows the story of David Marchant, an adventurer who, after encountering a tribe of beautiful women, finds himself in a prehistoric land ruled by an oppressive queen named Kari.

Kari, the tyrannical ruler, has enslaved a group of blond women, forcing them to work for her and serve the dark-skinned, dominant tribe she leads. The blond women, led by the spirited Saria, yearn for freedom from Kari's harsh rule. As David becomes entangled in this conflict, he aligns himself with Saria and the oppressed women, determined to overthrow Kari's reign and restore peace to the land.

Director: Michael Carreras
Writer: Michael Carreras
Stars: Martine Beswick, Edina Ronay, Michael Latimer
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The Devil's Own (AKA "The Witches," 1966)
"The Devil's Own," directed by Cyril Frankel, is a British horror film set in a quaint English village. The story follows a young teacher named Jean Haloran, who relocates to a seemingly idyllic village to work at a local girls' school. As Jean settles into her new role, she notices strange occurrences and an unsettling atmosphere among the villagers.

The village harbors a dark secret tied to an ancient witch-cult, and the eerie happenings are linked to these age-old practices. As Jean delves deeper into the village's history and the mysterious incidents, she uncovers a web of fear, superstition, and malevolence gripping the community for generations.

Director Cyril Frankel
Writers: Nigel Kneale, Norah Lofts
Stars: Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh, Alec McCowen
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January 31, 1967 ad (Portland)