Arde, bruja, arde (1962)

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Peter Wyngarde

Norman Taylor

Janet Blair

Tansy Taylor

Margaret Johnston

Flora Carr

Anthony Nicholls

Harvey Sawtelle

Colin Gordon

Lindsay Carr

Kathleen Byron

Evelyn Sawtelle

Reginald Beckwith

Harold Gunnison

Jessica Dunning

Hilda Gunnison

Norman Bird

Doctor

Judith Stott

Margaret Abbott

Bill Mitchell

Fred Jennings

Paul Frees

Prologue Narrator
(U.S. version)
(voz)
(sin créditos)

George Roubicek

Cleaner
(sin créditos)

Frank Singuineau

Truck Driver
(sin créditos)

Gary Woolf

Relief Driver
(sin créditos)

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Trivia
American International Pictures insisted on playing up the horror-occult themes of the film when marketing it. As part of this, the film's original title was changed to the more ominous "Burn, Witch, Burn" - a line that Margaret Johnston speaks in the film. Also, the voice-over opening where a spell is cast upon the audience was added for setting the tone.

Errores
At 1:21:48, you can see the guide wire controlling the eagle.stretching from it's leg to it's handler whose back is briefly seen.

Citas
Prologue Narrator: [First lines] Ladies and gentlemen, the motion picture you are about to see contains an evil spell, as used by practitioners of witchcraft for centuries. Even today, in many parts of the world, people practiced black magic and witchcraft. Charms, amulets, voodoo candles, grave dirt, and locks of hair are believed to ward off evil spirits and spells. You may doubt the effectiveness of these spells, but through every civilization, people have believed in witches. Could they all be wrong? I don't think so. For I have see its power, proved too many times. I am now about to dispel all evil spirits that may radiate from the screen during this performance!
[recites chant]
Prologue Narrator: And now, with a free mind and a protected soul, we ask you to enjoy, "Burn Witch, Burn."

Créditos curiosos
There is no The End closing title, just a final "Do You Believe?" to conclude the film.

Versiones alternativas
For the American-International release in the United States, a voice-over opening was added which supposedly cast a protective spell over the audience. It was recorded by Paul Frees, using his trademark Orson Welles impression, and adds 2:20 to the original running time.

Conexiones
Featured in Chiller Theatre: Burn, Witch, Burn (1976)

Classic chiller with a great leading performance

This has always been one of my favorite horror movies. A lot of its force--notwithstanding the good solid script and direction--is due to Peter Wyngarde's performance as the husband of the title witch. At first he shows us the man's skepticism, a disbelief so fervent and so confidently scornful of opposition that it persuades his wife, even in the face of the sinister atmosphere that's growing all around them--this being painted in with that easy skill that only Britons seem able to command. As the story progresses, Wyngarde shows us, one unnerving step at a time, the man's loss of his lack of faith, to the point of absolute belief (which the film points up with an obvious, but very satisfying, joke) and absolute terror. Except for Fay Wray writhing and screaming between twin pillars in anticipation of her sacrifice, I can't recall another victim whose fear I've felt along with him so completely. In my opinion Wyngarde's is one of the great performances in horror films, and the film itself is one of the last of the classics.