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The Coming of the Black Dawn (1965)

Name: The Coming of the Black Dawn
Director: Roy Spence
Released: 1965
Duration: 25 min

1965 · Roy Spence · 25 min · Ireland · Edited by 1

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A young man travels to his uncle’s lonely castle to give him a rare tractate. His uncle enlists his help in summoning up the ancient demon Cthulu, using secret rites of Black Magic which involve grave-robbing and murder. As the demon is summoned, the young man fears the worst and is forced to make a life changing decision.

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A 1965 entry from the catalog with a clear horror angle. Directed by Roy Spence.

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