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00:00:02The End
00:00:31Viva piano non s'ha andato
00:00:45Viva piano non s'ha andato
00:02:33Burn the witch!
00:02:43Burn the witch!
00:02:46Hast thou consorted with the witch, Elizabeth Selwyn?
00:02:55No.
00:02:57Burn the witch!
00:02:59Burn the witch!
00:03:00Oh, my God.
00:03:12Oh, my God.
00:03:42Help us. Help us.
00:03:45Elizabeth Selwyn.
00:03:47On this third day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1692, we, the people of Whitewood, Massachusetts, condemn
00:03:58thee as a witch.
00:04:03May the flames cleanse thy soul of its evil, of its lust for blood, and may they bring about the
00:04:11death of Abigail Adams.
00:04:16Help!
00:04:20Help!
00:04:22Hold on!
00:04:30Hold on!
00:04:32Hold on!
00:04:33Hold on!
00:04:34Hold on!
00:04:37Hold on!
00:04:39Hold on!
00:05:00Hold on!
00:05:03Burn!
00:05:03Burn!
00:05:05Burn!
00:05:06So shouted the people of Whitewood when they burned Elizabeth Selwyn in 1692.
00:05:12Though, as I've said, little is known today of the actual practice of witchcraft in 17th century New England, superstition,
00:05:18fear, and jealousy drove the Puritans to accuse their friends and relatives of consorting with the devil.
00:05:25Raiding around huge bonfires, repeating vindictive chants, they consigned the poor creatures to the flames. The tortured souls cried out
00:05:33in agony as the flames mounted higher and higher. Burn, witch! Burn, witch! Burn, burn, burn!
00:05:38Burn, dig that crazy beat!
00:05:40Shh!
00:05:44That will be all for today. Tomorrow will be my concluding lecture on the history of witchcraft in 17th century
00:05:51New England.
00:05:52I shall bring along some illustrations which I'm sure will interest you all.
00:05:55I'll bring the matches.
00:05:58Maitland!
00:06:01Since you chose to attend these lectures, I had hoped that it was in a spirit of scientific curiosity about
00:06:07the subject.
00:06:10That will be all.
00:06:14Bill, how could you?
00:06:16Who takes it all so darn seriously? He's got you all hypnotized.
00:06:20Oh, Miss Barlow.
00:06:21Yes, Professor.
00:06:22Can I see you for a moment, please?
00:06:23What about our date?
00:06:26How many?
00:06:26Look, um, I'll wait for you outside.
00:06:32Yes, Professor.
00:06:35How a difficult young man, that.
00:06:39I fear that you are more of an attraction to him than my poor efforts.
00:06:42However, I've been reading through your papers, Miss Barlow.
00:06:45They show a very sound appreciation of the subjects.
00:06:47I want to go to New England to do my senior paper.
00:06:50Uh-huh. Not really quite good, you know.
00:06:52Oh, I'm not quite satisfied.
00:06:56I feel I need some first-hand research.
00:06:59I want to get the atmosphere.
00:07:01Find out how widespread witchcraft really was.
00:07:03What the witches were really like.
00:07:05Well, that might take a little time, you know.
00:07:07Well, I have the time.
00:07:08My brother and I were going to spend our vacation with our cousins.
00:07:11What I'd really like to do is to get a room in the smallest, oldest town in New England I
00:07:17can find.
00:07:18Check through all the town hall records.
00:07:20Recheck the libraries.
00:07:22Talk to the Puritan descendants.
00:07:24Make a really thorough investigation.
00:07:27Your brother is professor of science, Miss Barlow.
00:07:29I hardly think he'd be very interested in the history of witchcraft.
00:07:32Then I'd go alone.
00:07:34You don't think he'd object to that?
00:07:36You leave Richard to me.
00:07:37He's picking me up here for lunch.
00:07:41Hello, Bill.
00:07:43Professor Barlow.
00:07:44Nan here?
00:07:46Yeah, she's in there with him.
00:07:49Well, I don't like her getting mixed up in this witchcraft business.
00:07:52Why not?
00:07:53It's only part of her history course.
00:07:55Professor Barlow.
00:07:58Before you go in there, could I have a word with you?
00:08:00Sure.
00:08:01Well, it's about Nan and me.
00:08:04If you're really serious about this, I have to know of a town in New England.
00:08:08As a matter of fact, it's the identical place where the events occurred that I mentioned in today's lecture.
00:08:11Whitewood.
00:08:13It's quite a small place.
00:08:15It's a little bit off the beaten track.
00:08:16So maybe these directions will help you.
00:08:21I think you might very well find what you're looking for there.
00:08:24I happen to know the woman who owns the inn of Whitewood.
00:08:27Her name is Newless.
00:08:28Mrs. Newless.
00:08:29So you just tell her I sent you.
00:08:31Raven's Inn, Whitewood.
00:08:33What's Whitewood?
00:08:36Now, Dick, don't be too upset, but I'm going to change my plans for the vacation.
00:08:42Change your plans?
00:08:44Yes.
00:08:45Going to a place called Whitewood for a week or so to do some research.
00:08:49Who are you?
00:08:50What about Cousin Sue?
00:08:52Why, she's expecting you for a birthday party on the 17th.
00:08:54She'll never forget you.
00:08:55I can still easily make it by then.
00:08:57This is important.
00:08:58My term paper's got to be good.
00:09:00It could mean a scholarship.
00:09:01And I've made all my ways.
00:09:03Come on, Dick.
00:09:04You'll have a good time without me.
00:09:06My mind's made up.
00:09:07I'm going to Whitewood.
00:09:09But surely any good encyclopedia will give you all the nonsense you want to know about witchcraft.
00:09:13Witchcraft is not nonsense, Barlow.
00:09:17I'm sorry, Driscoll.
00:09:19Witchcraft, like magic sorcery.
00:09:21To me, it's nothing but fairytale mumbo-jumbo.
00:09:24I'm a scientist, Driscoll.
00:09:25I believe what I can see, what I can feel and touch.
00:09:28The basis of fairytales is reality.
00:09:31The basis of reality is fairytales.
00:09:33Did you ever meet a witch, Driscoll?
00:09:38Perhaps.
00:09:39Oh, come on.
00:09:40You're an historian.
00:09:42No witch ever survived the burning at the stake for all that pact with the devil.
00:09:47In 1692, Elizabeth Selwyn went to the stake.
00:09:51She was buried in a churchyard in New England.
00:09:55And yet three years later...
00:09:57Yeah.
00:09:58Three years later, a new wave of blood sacrifices broke out in the village that had condemned her.
00:10:03The daughters of the elders who had condemned her were themselves found murdered with every last drop of blood drained
00:10:07from their bodies.
00:10:08And afterwards, people came forward to testify that they had actually seen Elizabeth Selwyn.
00:10:13Oh, stop.
00:10:15This would be more effective at midnight with howling winds and crashing thunder.
00:10:18And even then, it wouldn't frighten anyone.
00:10:21Dick.
00:10:22I'm sorry, Professor Driscoll.
00:10:26That's all right, Miss Borrow.
00:10:29You won't be the first person to scoff at the subject.
00:10:32Honey, when you get to...
00:10:34Where is it?
00:10:35Whitewood.
00:10:36Ah, yes.
00:10:36Whitewood.
00:10:37Well, send me a picture postcard of a witch.
00:10:40If possible, autographed.
00:10:41Now, let's have some lunch, eh?
00:10:44I'm sorry.
00:10:44I have a date.
00:11:00Nan, darling, I still don't see why you have to go off to this Whitewood place.
00:11:04Now, I thought we were going to have some time together during this vacation.
00:11:08You know I want to be with you.
00:11:10It's just this is important.
00:11:11Look, what the heck can you find that hasn't been found before?
00:11:16I don't know.
00:11:17It's just that maybe, hidden in some attic or buried in some old antique shop, there's something that might give
00:11:23a whole new outlook to the subject.
00:11:25Oh, what new outlook can there be?
00:11:27You're a science student, honey.
00:11:29You know how important research is.
00:11:30But this isn't about anything real.
00:11:32This is just superstitious people burning silly old women.
00:11:36But suppose the women weren't silly.
00:11:39Suppose they really had a pact with the devil.
00:11:41A pact that could have supernatural power.
00:11:45Oh, come on. What kind of power?
00:11:47I don't know.
00:11:54Look, it's no use, Bill.
00:11:57We've both tried our hardest to talk her out of going.
00:12:01Do you really think she will find anything worthwhile?
00:12:04I think we have to respect a desire to find something new, even if we don't agree with the subject.
00:12:10Agree with it?
00:12:11I've never heard so much nonsense as that guy Driscoll talks in all my life.
00:12:15Well, here I am, all packed.
00:12:17Oh, I suppose nothing I can say will stop you from going, huh?
00:12:21Yeah, well, I'll put this in the car.
00:12:29I still hoped you'd change your mind, Nan.
00:12:31Don't worry, darling.
00:12:33I'll be back as quick as I can, and I'll write.
00:12:38Well, don't forget me altogether, huh?
00:12:41I won't.
00:12:42Give Sue my love, and don't forget we have a date at our party.
00:12:47Goodbye, darling.
00:13:12Excuse me, can you help me? I seem to be lost.
00:13:15Sure, if I can.
00:13:16I'm looking for the whamble.
00:13:17Wamport Road.
00:13:18Wamport Road? Hardly anyone uses that anymore.
00:13:21Well, my friend gave me the directions.
00:13:23Take Road 28A, turn onto the Wamport Road,
00:13:27bare left at the fork through to Whitewood.
00:13:29Whitewood?
00:13:30Am I that far away?
00:13:31No, ma'am, not far.
00:13:33Not many God-fearing folks visit Whitewood nowadays.
00:13:36If I were you, I'd...
00:13:37If you'll excuse me, I'm in a hurry.
00:13:39Which way is it?
00:13:40Well, follow this road about two miles, you come to a fork.
00:13:43There'll be a sign, Wamport Road.
00:13:45Turn left, keep straight, there'll be Whitewood.
00:13:48Thank you very much.
00:14:23Does that sign say Wamport Road?
00:14:27Wamport Road, yes.
00:14:29Oh, good, I was afraid I missed it.
00:14:31Is it Whitewood, you see?
00:14:33Yes.
00:14:34I too.
00:14:35Would I be imposing if...
00:14:37No, of course not. Get in.
00:14:48I think the Highway Commission would do something about these roads.
00:14:53Which out here comes another bump.
00:14:58What is your mission in Whitewood?
00:15:01Mission?
00:15:02Well, I'm going there to do some research on witchcraft.
00:15:06Professor Driscoll gave us some very interesting lectures on the subject.
00:15:10I'm going there to get some original source material.
00:15:14Do you know Whitewood?
00:15:15I haven't known it for many years.
00:15:17Do you go there often?
00:15:19Barely often.
00:15:19Oh, then you must know the Raven's Inn.
00:15:22I shall be resting there.
00:15:24Oh, so shall I.
00:15:26Oh, my name's Nan Barlow.
00:15:28My name's Jethro Keane.
00:15:30Pleased to meet you.
00:15:31Pleased to meet you.
00:15:46Just like a picture out of a history book.
00:15:50I feel as though I were in the 17th century.
00:15:54Why hasn't Whitewood been written about?
00:15:56It's off a beaten path.
00:15:58Few tourists come here.
00:15:59To Whitewood, time stands still.
00:16:04Look at that church.
00:16:05Must have been beautiful.
00:16:08What a shame they let it get so run down.
00:16:12Straight on?
00:16:14Yes, follow the road around.
00:16:27Ah, there it is.
00:16:29What a lovely old building.
00:16:3117th century, at least.
00:16:34How picturesque can you get?
00:16:36Right by the graveyard.
00:16:38Yes, it has not been used for more than 200 years.
00:16:42Any witches buried there?
00:16:43There are indeed.
00:16:45All in a section of unconsecrated ground.
00:16:48Spooky, isn't it?
00:16:52Well, keep your fingers crossed for me, Mr. Keane.
00:16:55I hope Mrs. Nillis has that room.
00:16:57No, no.
00:16:57No, no, no.
00:16:59Mm-hmm.
00:17:00No, no.
00:17:02No.
00:17:08No.
00:17:15No.
00:17:17No.
00:18:09Oh, I didn't hear you come in.
00:18:11Are you Mrs. Newless?
00:18:13No.
00:18:14Oh, uh, I'm Nan Barlow.
00:18:16I was told I might find a room here.
00:18:21I was recommended by a friend of mine, Professor Driscoll.
00:18:23Perhaps you know him.
00:18:24That will be all, Lottie.
00:18:32I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
00:18:34Unfortunately, Lottie cannot talk.
00:18:37I've often told her not to answer the bell.
00:18:39Oh, boy, thank you.
00:18:40Then you're Mrs. Newless.
00:18:41I am. May I help you?
00:18:43Yes, I'd like to have a room here for two weeks.
00:18:46The hotel is quite full.
00:18:49Oh, the guests are never about at this time of the day.
00:18:52Well, I'm a student of Professor Driscoll's.
00:18:55He told me if I mentioned his name, I'd have no trouble.
00:19:00Well, there is a room I could let you have.
00:19:03It's just off the lobby.
00:19:04Oh, thank you.
00:19:06Oh, Mrs. Newless, that plaque.
00:19:10Is it true that Elizabeth Selwyn was really burnt here for being a witch?
00:19:28Yes, it is a nice room.
00:19:39The previous occupants have always found it most agreeable.
00:19:43Well, if there's anything you should need, just ring the bell for me at the desk.
00:20:09Oh!
00:20:31It's been so many months.
00:20:33I've counted the days to this holiday.
00:20:36So have the others.
00:20:38It wasn't easy for some of my guests to get here.
00:20:42Many had to travel vast distances.
00:20:44I was lucky.
00:20:45The last few miles were enchanting.
00:20:48Miss Barlow is very good company.
00:20:51You must be tired, Jethro.
00:20:53Your room is ready.
00:20:54And the festivities.
00:20:59I am prepared.
00:21:07Oh, Mrs. Newless.
00:21:09I thought I'd have a short look around town.
00:21:11I won't be gone long.
00:21:12I think you'll find the church interesting.
00:21:15Unfortunately, it no longer has a congregation.
00:21:24He will be pleased.
00:21:27I want to ask you.
00:21:30I want to ask her to meet her husband.
00:21:32See, I'll go.
00:21:34Please.
00:21:37I'll go.
00:21:39I'll go.
00:21:39I'll follow you.
00:21:39I'll do it.
00:21:39Now I have to take care of your grandfather.
00:21:40danny, let's see.
00:21:46Gosh, it's such a little thing.
00:21:47Bitch, wait a ہو.
00:21:49I have to cut you.
00:21:50Don't use the fire you can do now.
00:21:55I'll take a closer look.
00:22:00THE END
00:22:27I'm told this was once a house of worship
00:22:29It is still a house of worship
00:22:31I am the reverend of this church
00:22:34As long as the breath of life is within me
00:22:37This house shall remain God's house
00:22:41Must have been a beautiful building
00:22:43To me, it is still beautiful
00:22:47I'm sorry
00:22:49What a shame the people who have let it fall into such a state
00:22:52Strangers rarely come to Whitewood
00:22:55Who are you?
00:22:57I'm Nan Barlow
00:22:58I'm staying at the Raven's Inn
00:23:00Why have you come to Whitewood?
00:23:03Well, because I'm interested in witchcraft
00:23:06Young woman, leave Whitewood
00:23:09Leave Whitewood tonight
00:23:11For three hundred years
00:23:13The devil has hovered over this city
00:23:16Made it his own
00:23:18The people in it are his
00:23:20Evil has triumphed over good here
00:23:24Look at my church
00:23:26I have no parish
00:23:28No one worships here
00:23:31His is the power
00:23:33What power?
00:23:35Leave Whitewood
00:23:36Leave Whitewood tonight
00:23:39I beg of you
00:23:41What power?
00:23:42Leave before it is too late
00:23:45I beg of you
00:23:47I beg of you
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00:24:37Good evening.
00:24:38Good evening.
00:24:39Please excuse the mess.
00:24:40We haven't been open long.
00:24:41You have some very interesting things here.
00:24:44Yes, they belong to my grandmother.
00:24:46When she died, I came back to sort things out.
00:24:48Oh, I'm sorry.
00:24:49Then you don't live here?
00:24:51No, my family have lived here for generations,
00:24:52but I've just been back a few weeks.
00:24:54Would you like to have a look around?
00:24:57Oh, I didn't mean to frighten you when I came in.
00:25:00It's just that all the people I've met here
00:25:03have acted like I'm a person from another world.
00:25:06They don't see many strangers here.
00:25:08And I had the most, well, unusual experience with the Reverend.
00:25:12He barred my way from the church.
00:25:15And he talked to me about a curse.
00:25:17And he warned me to leave Whitewood.
00:25:20Can you explain that?
00:25:22No, I can't.
00:25:23Does he often act that way?
00:25:26He's my grandfather.
00:25:28Oh, I'm sorry.
00:25:29Oh, he's all right.
00:25:30It's happened before with strangers.
00:25:32Oh, the lack of parishioners,
00:25:33the loss of his sight has made him bitter and suspicious.
00:25:37I'm afraid, but with him and the town,
00:25:39I was very scared.
00:25:40When I saw your lights, I made a dash for them.
00:25:42I'm glad you did.
00:25:45Do you have any books or pamphlets on witchcraft?
00:25:49You do, don't you?
00:25:50You're a friend of mine.
00:25:51Well, we have a collection gathering dust,
00:25:53but why on earth would you be interested in...
00:25:56Oh, I'm sorry.
00:25:56It's really none of my business.
00:25:57No, that's all right.
00:25:58I'm studying it in college,
00:25:59and I've come here to write my term paper.
00:26:02Well, just wait.
00:26:02I'll see what I can find.
00:26:12That's Elizabeth Selwyn,
00:26:14burned as a witch, March 3rd, 1692.
00:26:16Yes, I know.
00:26:17I saw the plaque in the lobby of the hotel.
00:26:20You were staying at the Ravens Inn?
00:26:22Yes.
00:26:22It was recommended to me by a friend of mine,
00:26:24Professor Driscoll.
00:26:25Alan Driscoll?
00:26:26Yes, do you know him?
00:26:27No, but my grandfather speaks of him.
00:26:29His family come from here.
00:26:31Oh, I didn't know that.
00:26:32Here, I think this will do for a start.
00:26:37What a lovely locket.
00:26:38May I see it?
00:26:40I believe it's quite old.
00:26:42Oh, it is.
00:26:43You're very lucky.
00:26:44I'm even more lucky to have found this.
00:26:47A Treatise on Devil Worship in New England.
00:26:50This must be a very rare book.
00:26:53I'm afraid I couldn't afford to buy it.
00:26:55You can borrow it, if you like.
00:26:57Oh, could I?
00:26:58That would be wonderful.
00:26:59I promise I'll bring it back in a few days.
00:27:01You're very welcome, Miss Sir.
00:27:03Barlow.
00:27:03Nan Barlow.
00:27:04Nan Barlow.
00:27:05Thank you very much.
00:27:06Good night.
00:27:07Good night.
00:27:10Good night.
00:27:19Good night.
00:27:25Good night.
00:27:32Good night.
00:27:35Good night.
00:27:38Good night.
00:27:54Mrs. Noulis!
00:27:57Mrs. Noulis!
00:27:58Yes, Miss Barlow?
00:28:00I've heard some strange noises in my room.
00:28:03Oh, possibly the water in the pipes.
00:28:04This is a very old inn.
00:28:06No, it seemed to be coming from the cellar underneath.
00:28:07I hardly think so, Miss Barlow.
00:28:10The cellars do not extend beneath your room.
00:28:12Then why is there a trapdoor in the floor?
00:28:14The ground was filled in many years ago
00:28:16to strengthen the foundations of the building.
00:28:18But I'm sure I...
00:28:19Well, if you insist, I will come and see you.
00:28:30I don't hear anything.
00:28:33Well, just a few minutes ago...
00:28:37Never mind, I'm sorry.
00:28:38You're welcome.
00:28:39But you can see for yourself
00:28:41there is no ring in the trapdoor
00:28:42because there is no reason to lift it.
00:28:44There is nothing underneath but earth.
00:28:47I don't know.
00:28:48Good night!
00:29:24Come in.
00:29:29Oh, hello, Lottie. Come in.
00:29:32I don't need any more towels. I haven't used mine. They're quite clean.
00:29:45Lottie, I've told you before not to bother the guests.
00:29:52Miss Barlow, I thought you might care to join the others.
00:29:56I will as soon as I finish my notes. I'll put some clothes on and join them.
00:30:01A treatise on devil worship in New England.
00:30:04Well, do you find this interesting?
00:30:06Why, it's fascinating. The things I've learnt.
00:30:10I bet you don't know the half of it.
00:30:11And you live right here on a spot where the witches were actually burnt.
00:30:15Listen to this.
00:30:16On Candlemas Eve, February 1st, in the year 1692, a coven of witches, a covenant 13, some men, some women,
00:30:27whose power came from the devil, gathered beneath the Raven's Inn to perform a black mass in the honor of
00:30:33Lucifer.
00:30:34The witch, Elizabeth Selwyn, later to be burnt at the stake, marked a young girl for sacrifice
00:30:41by obtaining an object of value belonging to her, with which to call her.
00:30:45And leaving in its place a dead bird and a sprig of woodbine,
00:30:51the witches sacrificed her on the altar and drank her blood at the hour of 13.
00:30:58What's the hour of 13?
00:31:00Well, personally, I have never heard a clock strike more than 12.
00:31:03Now, how about joining the dancing?
00:31:05In a little while, I promise.
00:31:07Oh, by the way, I seem to have misplaced my locket.
00:31:11I remember having it in my room and now it's disappeared.
00:31:14Oh, I'm sorry. I'll ask Lottie.
00:31:16Well, I'm not saying it was stolen.
00:31:18It's just, I remember having it on the dresser and now it's gone.
00:31:22I would appreciate it.
00:31:24Of course. I'll look into it immediately.
00:31:36Lottie, I have warned you too often about annoying our guests.
00:31:40If you disobey me again, I shall turn you out.
00:31:43And if I turn you out, there will be no place for you anywhere.
00:31:47You do understand, Lottie, don't you?
00:31:56You do understand, Lottie?
00:31:57Let's go.
00:32:01Let's go.
00:32:12Let's go.
00:32:14Let's go.
00:32:15Let's go.
00:32:18Let's go.
00:32:27THE END
00:32:51THE END
00:33:22Ah, Miss Barlow
00:33:24I'm afraid Lottie is nowhere to be found
00:33:26But I will inquire about your locket first thing in the morning
00:33:28Oh, thank you
00:33:29Where is everybody?
00:33:31Most of the other guests have gone to services
00:33:34Services on the 1st of February
00:33:38Candlemas Eve
00:33:40The night when the witches mocked the rituals of the church
00:33:45Are you all right, Miss Barlow?
00:33:48Yes, quite, thank you
00:33:50Good night
00:33:51Good night, Miss Barlow
00:34:11Mrs. Noless
00:34:13Mrs. Noless
00:34:15Mrs. Noless
00:34:21Mrs. Noless
00:34:23Mrs. Noless
00:34:46Mrs. Noless
00:34:49Mrs. Noless
00:34:52Mrs. Noless
00:34:54Mrs. Noless
00:34:55Mrs. Noless
00:34:56Mrs. Noless
00:34:56Mrs. Noless
00:34:57Mrs. Noless
00:34:57Mrs. Noless
00:34:58Mrs. Noless
00:34:59Mrs. Noless
00:35:01Mrs. Noless
00:35:03Mrs. Noless
00:35:09Mrs. Noless
00:35:13Mrs. Noless
00:35:23the
00:35:24the
00:35:24the
00:35:25the
00:35:25...
00:35:29...
00:35:30...
00:35:30...
00:35:32...
00:35:34...
00:35:34...
00:35:49Oh
00:36:10Oh
00:36:52Oh
00:36:53Oh
00:36:58Let me go
00:37:00Oh
00:37:04Let me go
00:37:09No
00:37:10No
00:37:12No
00:37:13Look at me
00:37:14No
00:37:19Three
00:37:22Four
00:37:25Five
00:37:28Six
00:37:30Seven
00:37:31No
00:37:32No
00:37:33No
00:37:33No
00:37:34No
00:37:34No
00:37:36I am
00:37:39Elizabeth Selwyn
00:37:40No
00:37:41No
00:37:42Eleven
00:37:43No
00:37:44Let's go
00:37:45Let's go
00:37:51Happy birthday to you
00:37:54Happy birthday to you
00:37:57Happy birthday dear Susie
00:38:01Happy birthday to you
00:38:08Yummy
00:38:17Delicious
00:38:18Dick have you got any idea what's happened to Nan
00:38:21I'm sure she'll show up
00:38:22She probably met a good looking he-witch
00:38:23And was bringing him along to the party
00:38:25Only they broomstick blew her gasket
00:38:26It's not like Nan to be late for anything
00:38:28Aren't you a bit worried about her
00:38:30She'll be here I'm sure she'll make it
00:38:33She's probably here now
00:38:34You answer the door and I'm going to put a record on for some dancing
00:38:37Alright
00:38:43Hi Dick
00:38:44Bill
00:38:46What's the matter are you expecting somebody else
00:38:48Oh yes Nan
00:38:49Look come in come in
00:38:51Well Nan didn't she hear you
00:38:54We made a date to meet her before she left for Whitewood
00:38:57Well she probably got held up
00:38:58Look look give me your coat huh
00:39:00Nan was never late for anything in her life
00:39:03Relax take it easy
00:39:05Join the party she'll be here
00:39:11Dick
00:39:14Dick I haven't had a letter from Nan in over two weeks now
00:39:17She's probably been too busy working on her paper
00:39:19No no there's something wrong I know it
00:39:21Look will you do something for me
00:39:23Ring up Whitewood will you
00:39:25Ask him ask him if she's left
00:39:27You serious
00:39:28Yes I am
00:39:31Okay
00:39:45Long distance
00:39:47I'd like to speak with Miss Nan Barlow
00:39:49At the Raven's Inn Whitewood
00:39:52No I uh
00:39:52I don't know the phone number
00:39:54What didn't she give you the phone number
00:39:56I know but uh
00:39:57That's my sister
00:40:03They say there's no such place as the Raven's Inn
00:40:06But that's crazy
00:40:08She's staying there
00:40:11Give me the police
00:40:18She left in such a hurry
00:40:19She must have forgotten to return it to you Miss Russell
00:40:22She seems such a nice girl too
00:40:24Wouldn't have thought she was the sort who'd forget to return a book
00:40:26We cannot always judge by our first impressions can we
00:40:30I'm not usually wrong about the people I lend my books to
00:40:33Well perhaps you'll be more careful in future
00:40:37Thank you for letting me have it
00:40:38Remember me to your grandfather
00:40:45Lottie
00:40:46Get out of the way you clumsy creature
00:41:00Can I help you?
00:41:01Yes we're from the sheriff's office
00:41:02We had a call this evening
00:41:03A missing persons report from some college kid named Nan Barlow
00:41:08The party calling said that her last known whereabouts was the Raven's Inn
00:41:11And Barlow that's strange
00:41:13Yes I met her
00:41:14When did you last see her?
00:41:16About two weeks ago
00:41:17She came to my shop and borrowed this book
00:41:20It's quite valuable
00:41:21And so not hearing from her I decided to come and get it
00:41:24Mrs. Newless had it
00:41:25May I?
00:41:26Yes
00:41:28A treat is on devil worship
00:41:31I must put this in the report
00:41:34Peculiar things some of these college kids do nowadays
00:41:37Well thanks for your help
00:41:39Come on Charlie
00:41:40Bye
00:41:52Stay
00:41:53Bye
00:41:53Bye
00:41:54Come on
00:42:00Bye
00:42:02Bye
00:42:03jogos
00:42:05Please
00:42:06Yarn
00:42:06Bye
00:42:07Bye
00:42:07Bye
00:42:20Hello?
00:42:22Yeah.
00:42:26It's police.
00:42:29Yeah.
00:42:32Okay, thanks.
00:42:38Well, the police sent a car out to the Raven's Inn.
00:42:41Nan checked out two weeks ago.
00:42:43I don't get it.
00:42:45Well, neither do I.
00:42:47Look, these are Nan's books and papers.
00:42:49Go through them.
00:42:50See if you can find anything which might give us a lead.
00:42:53I'm going to pay a visit to a colleague of mine.
00:43:17Oh, Lord of Light, accept the sacrifice.
00:43:48I'm going to pay for it.
00:43:50Oh, Lord of Light.
00:44:06My Barlow.
00:44:07Can I come in?
00:44:08Well, of course, please do.
00:44:10Can I take your coat?
00:44:11I tried to phone you last night, but I guess you weren't in.
00:44:14No, no, I wasn't.
00:44:17Would you care to go in the study?
00:44:22Sit yourself down.
00:44:23Thanks.
00:44:27You take a drink?
00:44:29Ryan's soda.
00:44:31Ice, please.
00:44:34What's on your mind?
00:44:35A man's missing.
00:44:36And she has been since the day after she arrived at Whitewood.
00:44:40Really? You're quite sure?
00:44:42That's what the police said.
00:44:43What are they doing about it?
00:44:46Carrying out a routine check?
00:44:47I don't suppose they can do much more until they've got something definite to go on.
00:44:51I would have thought there was a very great deal more they could do.
00:44:53What?
00:44:54As far as they're concerned, she disappeared two weeks ago,
00:44:56and no one in the village seems to know anything about it.
00:44:59What are you going to come to see me for?
00:45:00I thought you might have some ideas.
00:45:03Why did you send her to Whitewood?
00:45:05Because it was the best place for her research.
00:45:07And you suggested she stay at the Raven's Inn.
00:45:09Sure, it's the only inn there is.
00:45:10But an unlisted phone number?
00:45:11The inn has its own clientele, Barlow.
00:45:14It doesn't need to advertise.
00:45:14How do you know it so well?
00:45:15Because I was born in Whitewood.
00:45:18I see.
00:45:19And you'd have every reason to believe she'd be perfectly safe in going there.
00:45:22I have no reason to suppose that she wouldn't be.
00:45:25Nan struck me as being perfectly capable of taking care of herself.
00:45:28I grant you that, but why hasn't she come back or let us know?
00:45:32Now, Barlow, I can understand your anxiety,
00:45:33but I'm quite sure there's nothing for you to worry about.
00:45:35Nothing at all.
00:45:36Well, she's probably got absorbed in the subjects and gone off someplace.
00:45:40I wish that all my class had her application.
00:45:42Yeah, well, I'm going to find out where this application led her.
00:45:45I'm going to retrace every step Nan took.
00:45:48I'm either going to find Nan or know what happened to her.
00:46:01I can't stop you from going.
00:46:03No.
00:46:03I'm not afraid.
00:46:05Afraid? Why?
00:46:06Well, if anything did happen to your sister
00:46:08and somebody else went along to try and find out about it.
00:46:11Same thing might happen to them?
00:46:13Possible.
00:46:14You seem to think something happened to my sister then.
00:46:16No, I just think you're jumping to conclusions, Barlow.
00:46:18Well, maybe, but I shall find out.
00:46:22Professor Driscoll?
00:46:23Yes.
00:46:24I don't like to disturb you, but may I see you?
00:46:26Well, of course, please come in.
00:46:28Good luck in Whitewood.
00:46:29Thanks.
00:46:32I'm sorry, but did you say he was going to Whitewood?
00:46:35Yes, he is.
00:46:36Silly to be surprised, but I've just come from Whitewood.
00:46:41Really?
00:46:43It's quite a coincidence.
00:46:44My own family happens to come from Whitewood.
00:46:46As a matter of fact, I was born there.
00:46:47Yes, I know.
00:46:48Please sit down.
00:46:52Do you care for a drink?
00:46:53No, thank you.
00:46:56I think you know my grandfather, the Reverend Russell.
00:47:00Russell?
00:47:01Why, yes, of course I do.
00:47:03How long have you been living in Whitewood?
00:47:04Since my grandmother died a few weeks ago.
00:47:07Oh, I'm sorry.
00:47:09Well, now, how can I help you?
00:47:11I've come about a pupil of yours, Barlow.
00:47:14Nan Barlow?
00:47:15Well, yes.
00:47:16She came to Whitewood two weeks ago.
00:47:18I met her and liked her, and she told me that she was a student in one of your classes,
00:47:22that you recommended that she stay at the Ravens Inn.
00:47:26That's quite right I did.
00:47:27Well, that's what I've come to see you about.
00:47:29On the day after she arrived, she disappeared.
00:47:32Oh?
00:47:33Later, the police came asking questions.
00:47:35Her family were worried.
00:47:36I thought you might have their address.
00:47:37And why do you want her family's address?
00:47:41Because I have something of hers I want to return.
00:47:45Well, you just leave it with me, and I'll make sure they get it safely.
00:47:49Well, I don't want to trouble you if you just give me their address.
00:47:53As you wish.
00:47:56Her address is Dorchester Street.
00:48:01Two, two, five.
00:48:03She lives with her brother.
00:48:03As a matter of fact, he's a colleague of mine.
00:48:05You just met him.
00:48:06He was leaving when you arrived.
00:48:09Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a lot of work to do.
00:48:11I'm rather a busy man at the moment.
00:48:13Of course.
00:48:13Thank you for your help.
00:48:14Now, with all, I hope it achieves something.
00:48:18Well, you will remember me to your grandfather, won't you?
00:48:20Yes, of course.
00:48:21Goodbye.
00:48:22Goodbye, Miss Russell.
00:48:32Yeah, it's Nan's locket, all right.
00:48:35As far as I know, it's unique.
00:48:37I gave it to her.
00:48:38Where did you get it?
00:48:38The servant at the inn gave it to me.
00:48:40It was strange.
00:48:41I don't think she wanted Mrs. Newless to know I had it.
00:48:44Mrs. Newless?
00:48:44She runs the inn.
00:48:46Well, why did you come here, Miss Russell?
00:48:49I found this.
00:48:53It's Professor Driscoll's newspaper.
00:48:55I found it in the pages of a book I lent your sister on her first evening in Whitewood.
00:48:59When she didn't return it, I went to the hotel.
00:49:02What was the book?
00:49:03An old book.
00:49:04A book about witchcraft.
00:49:07Do you believe in it, Miss Russell?
00:49:09I don't know.
00:49:11Sometimes I almost think I live with it.
00:49:13Live with it?
00:49:14It was an obsession of my grandfather's.
00:49:17Up till now, I didn't take him very seriously.
00:49:18He's an old man.
00:49:20But now I'm beginning to wonder if what he says isn't true.
00:49:23What does he say?
00:49:25That there's something evil about the village.
00:49:27That on certain nights, the inhabitants leave the streets, close their doors, and stay behind them.
00:49:32That on these nights, the dead come to life.
00:49:37That's like Candlemas Eve.
00:49:39What do you know about Candlemas Eve?
00:49:42It's in one of Nan's books.
00:49:53I don't believe it.
00:49:54Things like this don't happen today.
00:49:58In Whitewood, I wonder.
00:49:59I'm going to Whitewood tomorrow after classes.
00:50:01I can give you a lift.
00:50:03Thank you, but I must get back.
00:50:05I can't leave my grandfather alone.
00:50:06He's blind.
00:50:07May I come and see you when I arrive?
00:50:09I'd like to have a talk with him.
00:50:11Please do.
00:50:11It's the house next to the church.
00:50:13Goodbye.
00:50:14Bye.
00:50:14I'll see you at the door.
00:50:40Would you be going to Whitewood?
00:50:43Yes.
00:50:44Would you take me along with you?
00:50:45It's a dark night for walking.
00:50:59You're the Reverend Russell's granddaughter, aren't you?
00:51:02Yes.
00:51:02How did you know?
00:51:03I know a great deal about Whitewood.
00:51:05Have you ever been there?
00:51:07None, then.
00:51:08I've never seen you.
00:51:10To see me is a special privilege.
00:51:12It's reserved for a chosen few.
00:51:16What does that mean?
00:51:19We'll soon be at Whitewood, now.
00:51:27This is as far as I go.
00:51:29You will...
00:51:46She is pretty, too.
00:51:48Yes, she is.
00:51:50Very pretty.
00:51:51A living descendant of those who are cursed.
00:51:54It somehow seems to make it better.
00:52:05Another day?
00:52:07And tomorrow?
00:52:09The witch's satin.
00:52:17pertch.
00:52:26Two years later?
00:52:28Two years later?
00:52:29One year later?
00:52:31Two years later?
00:52:34Three year later?
00:52:37Yes, sir?
00:53:05Which way to Wamport Road?
00:53:07Straight ahead, forking the road, you see a sign, turn left.
00:53:10You heading for Whitewood?
00:53:11I am. Many people head this way?
00:53:13Not many.
00:53:14Is this the only way in and out of the town?
00:53:17In this direction, yep.
00:53:18You wouldn't remember by any chance a pretty girl in a convertible about a month ago.
00:53:22The Barlow girl. Read about her in the papers.
00:53:24Never seen her again. Told the police.
00:53:27Thanks.
00:53:51I wonder, could you tell me the way to Whitewood, please?
00:53:53Another one. Straight ahead, forking the road, you see a sign, Wamport Road, turn left, takes you right in.
00:53:59But thanks.
00:53:59Let me warn you, young fella, they don't like strangers in Whitewood.
00:54:02Okay, fine. Thanks very much.
00:54:04Let me warn you,икlyn.
00:54:24Thanks.
00:54:25Ha ha ha!
00:55:27Good evening.
00:55:28Good evening.
00:55:29I'd like a room, please.
00:55:30The inn is closing.
00:55:32I'll only be here a few days.
00:55:34But the inn is closing.
00:55:36When?
00:55:36In two days.
00:55:38Well, if you don't mind, I'd like to stay until then.
00:55:41If you insist.
00:55:45Could I have the same room my sister had?
00:55:50Still available, isn't it?
00:55:51Yes, it's available.
00:55:53Mrs. Neulis, you told the police that my sister checked out.
00:55:57You are mistaken, Mr. Barlow.
00:55:58I told them that on the morning of February 2nd, I went to her room and found it empty,
00:56:02her bed not slept in, her luggage and car gone, and her bill unpaid.
00:56:07Well, you can put the charges on mine.
00:56:09When was the last time you saw her?
00:56:11On the evening of February 1st.
00:56:13It was shortly before midnight.
00:56:14She'd been in the lobby here dancing with some of the guests.
00:56:16She seemed to be enjoying herself.
00:56:18Did any particular guests pay a special attention to her?
00:56:22Not that I noticed.
00:56:24Your sister kept very much to herself.
00:56:26Do you know why she came to Whitewood?
00:56:28It is not my habit to inquire into people's private business.
00:56:32Would the fact that she was investigating witchcraft have antagonized anyone in the village?
00:56:37Hardly.
00:56:38There have been other students here, you know.
00:56:40Besides, your sister was a very agreeable and likable young woman.
00:56:43Well, have you any idea where she might have gone?
00:56:47None.
00:56:49Now, may I see the room?
00:56:51As you wish.
00:56:52It is this way.
00:57:06If you should need anything, and I am not at the desk, you have only to ring the bell.
00:58:46Hello.
00:58:47I am so glad you have come.
00:58:49I saw your car outside the Ravens Inn earlier.
00:58:52I wondered what had happened to you.
00:58:53I have been talking with Mrs. Newlis, and then I took a walk around the village.
00:58:57Find out anything?
00:58:59Everyone here seems to be afraid of something.
00:59:02Then you don't think it is just my imagination.
00:59:04I do not know.
00:59:05Who is to say where imagination ends and truth begins.
00:59:08It is nothing tangible.
00:59:09It is just the way they look at you.
00:59:12I felt it, too.
00:59:14May I see the book that Nan borrowed?
00:59:17Yes.
00:59:17I put a marker between the pages where she must have stopped reading.
00:59:21Just sit down, and I will tell my grandfather you are here.
00:59:29I am so glad you are here.
00:59:30I am so glad you are here.
00:59:31I am so glad you are here.
00:59:32I am so glad you are here.
00:59:35I am so glad you are here.
00:59:37I am so glad you are here.
00:59:38I am so glad you are here.
00:59:40I am so glad you are here.
00:59:41I am so glad you are here.
00:59:42I am so glad you are here.
00:59:43I am so glad you are here.
00:59:45I am so glad you are here.
00:59:47I am so glad you are here.
01:00:12I warned you, Lottie.
01:00:46Grandfather, this is Mr. Barlow.
01:00:48How do you do, sir?
01:00:50God be with you.
01:00:51Shall we sit where we'll be more comfortable?
01:00:57Here's your chair, Grandfather.
01:00:59You must be tired.
01:01:00I am very tired.
01:01:02I have little strength left these days for the fight.
01:01:06Won't you sit down?
01:01:07I'll make some coffee.
01:01:08The fight against what, Mr. Russell?
01:01:10Against the evil that besets this village.
01:01:14The people are creatures of the devil.
01:01:16They know no other god.
01:01:18You mean they worship Satan here?
01:01:20Today?
01:01:20Satanism was never stronger than at the present time.
01:01:24For 200 years, the people of Whitewood have carried out rituals that mocked the church's teaching.
01:01:31I find it very hard to believe, sir.
01:01:33Do not doubt, my son.
01:01:35It is real enough.
01:01:37For years, I struggled against the witches.
01:01:41Their master took away my sight.
01:01:43Seems incredible.
01:01:44I have tried to convince others.
01:01:47They, too, found it unbelievable.
01:01:50But I know these people have a pact with the devil to worship him and do his works.
01:01:58In return, he gives them eternal life.
01:02:02Eternal life?
01:02:02Aye.
01:02:04And to seal this bargain, they must sacrifice a young girl on two nights of the year.
01:02:11When are these nights, sir?
01:02:12Candlemas Eve and the Witch's Sabbath.
01:02:16Candlemas Eve?
01:02:17That's February the 1st.
01:02:20And when is the Witch's Sabbath?
01:02:21Tonight.
01:02:22Now you know why I came to see you.
01:02:27I had no idea it was so late.
01:02:28May I have a rain check on the coffee?
01:02:30I'd like to have a few words with Miss Nullis again.
01:02:33Of course.
01:02:35Good night, sir.
01:02:36Good night.
01:02:37I'll see you to the door.
01:02:41God be with us.
01:02:44Miss Russell, do you think that Nan's disappearance is connected in some way with these witch's ceremonies?
01:02:50Yes.
01:02:52Well, I'd like to come back later, if I may.
01:02:55Please do.
01:02:56And my name is Pat.
01:02:57Oh, mine's Richard.
01:02:58I think I feel better now you're here.
01:03:00Well, I'm going to stay until I find out what's happened to Nan.
01:03:04Take care.
01:03:16Now drink your coffee before it gets cold.
01:03:18You must not see that young man again tonight.
01:03:23Why not?
01:03:24The devil comes in many disguises.
01:03:27I'll get you a spoon.
01:03:32And, Father, there's a bird in the drawer.
01:03:36It's got an arrow through it.
01:03:37Go and look on the front door.
01:03:46It's a spring of woodbine.
01:03:48Shut the door.
01:03:49Shut the door.
01:03:49Quick.
01:03:53Grandfather, what does it mean?
01:03:54Now listen, my darling.
01:03:56This is their sign.
01:03:57The witch's sign.
01:03:59What can we do?
01:04:00We must leave here.
01:04:02Leave here immediately.
01:04:09Stop the car.
01:04:22Something's wrong.
01:04:27It wrecked the car.
01:04:29Barlow.
01:04:30Hold Barlow.
01:04:37Hello?
01:04:38Hello?
01:04:40Hello?
01:04:41Hello, I want the Ravens in.
01:04:49Yes?
01:04:50Mrs. Newless.
01:04:52Mr. Barlow.
01:04:54Is that for me?
01:04:55Yes.
01:04:58Hello?
01:04:59Dick.
01:05:00Dick, I'm in terrible danger.
01:05:02We've got to leave Whitewood at once.
01:05:03Danger?
01:05:04But from what?
01:05:05We've got to leave...
01:05:07Pat.
01:05:07Please help me.
01:05:08Patricia.
01:05:10Pat.
01:05:22Patricia.
01:05:23Pat.
01:05:25Pat.
01:05:25Pat.
01:05:27Pat.
01:05:28Pat.
01:05:30Pat.
01:05:33Pat.
01:05:33Pat.
01:05:34Patricia.
01:05:36Mr. Russell, are you there?
01:05:45Mr. Russell.
01:05:48What's happened, Mr. Russell?
01:05:50No, the witches, the witches, the witches, have Patricia, destroy them.
01:05:57Mr. Russell, how?
01:05:58The shadow of the cross.
01:06:01To use the cross.
01:06:04I adjure thee, O creatures of salt, by the living God.
01:06:12Mr. Russell.
01:06:14Mr. Russell.
01:06:16Mr. Russell.
01:06:23Mr. Russell.
01:06:24Mr. Russell.
01:06:25Mr. Russell.
01:06:25Mr. Russell.
01:06:26Mr. Russell.
01:06:27Mr. Russell.
01:06:30Mr. Russell.
01:06:30Mr. Russell.
01:06:30Mr. Russell.
01:06:30Mr. Russell.
01:06:32Mr. Russell.
01:06:41Let's go.
01:07:15Cut!
01:07:17Patricia!
01:07:41Oh.
01:07:43Law operator?
01:07:52Oh.
01:08:03Oh.
01:08:04Oh.
01:08:09Oh.
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01:09:00Oh.
01:10:26We've been waiting for you.
01:10:30Dick, these are the dead who killed Nan.
01:10:33More love.
01:10:36Dick, help me!
01:10:45Come on!
01:10:47Wait there!
01:10:48Dick!
01:10:59Dick!
01:11:01Dick!
01:11:04Dick!
01:11:18Dick!
01:11:27Dick!
01:11:30Dick!
01:11:33I don't know.
01:12:03Get to a cross!
01:12:05A cross!
01:12:07A shadow of a cross!
01:12:33Hmm?
01:12:42Fiat...
01:12:45Dick! Dick, he's moving!
01:12:49A cross!
01:13:01Quick!
01:13:15I have journeyed by the living God.
01:13:23Back to the cross.
01:13:25Come here, Blue.
01:13:27Get the shadow over.
01:13:29It comes nearer.
01:13:34We must finish the sacrifice.
01:13:39Take this!
01:13:41Wait.
01:13:42Wait for the hour of 13.
01:14:12Are you all right?
01:14:14I think so.
01:14:29I've got a scar to settle with Mrs. Neulis.
01:14:39Please.
01:14:46You stay here.
01:14:48Come here.
01:15:08Come here.
01:15:14Come here.
01:15:17Come here.
01:15:25Come here.
01:15:28The water is filled with water, and the water is filled with water, and the water is filled with water.
01:15:58The water is filled with water, and the water is filled with water.