It's a beautiful film and absolutely jaw droppingly shocking.
I saw it when I was really young (not even in my teens) and back then I thought it was mesmerising. The end... quite possibly the most powerful ending of any film ever.
I agree that Edward Woodward didn't quite hit those acting heights again - he never seemed to have the same passion. His fear in the film is palpable and even thinking about it gives me shivers.
Christopher Lee is his usual masterful self but in this film he is terrifyingly cold, calculated and beliveable.
And lets NEVER mention the remake - I almost cried when I watched it.
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