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House of Mortal Sin

House of Mortal Sin

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House of Mortal Sin

"The Devil in Priest's clothing!"

1976

1h 44m

6.5(48 votes)

Horror

Overview

A troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first, the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.

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10 featured cast members

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Anthony Sharp

Anthony Sharp

Father Xavier Meldrum

Susan Penhaligon

Susan Penhaligon

Jenny Welch

Stephanie Beacham

Stephanie Beacham

Vanessa Welch

Norman Eshley

Norman Eshley

Father Bernard Cutler

Sheila Keith

Sheila Keith

Miss Brabazon

Hilda Barry

Mrs. Meldrum

Stewart Bevan

Stewart Bevan

Terry Wyatt

Julia McCarthy

Mrs. Davey

John Yule

Robert

Victor Winding

Victor Winding

Dr. Guardio

Creative team

Directed by: Pete Walker
Written by: David McGillivray
Produced by: Pete Walker

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