Terror (1978): Cast & Plot
Terror is a 1978 horror film directed by Norman J. Warren, starring William Russell as Lord Garrick, Mary Maude and John Nolan. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Norman J. Warren
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crystal Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Terror About?
The premise of Terror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It Buried For A Hundred Years… But Never Laid To Rest! The descendants of a witch hunting family and their close friends are stalked and killed by a mysterious entity.
Terror Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- bare chested man
- beefcake
- man and woman in a bathtub
- filmmaking
- female frontal nudity
- witch burning
- video nasty
- psychotronic film
- cult
- giallo
- british giallo
- exploitation
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- slasher killer
- slasher
- female pubic hair
- impaled by a sword
- film within a film
- supernatural power
- paranormal phenomenon
- female nudity
- full frontal female
- female full frontal nudity
- numerous handsome men
- family relationships
- friend
- slasher horror
- ancestor
- curse
- witch
- cult film
- bear trap
- hypnotism
- film studio
- rainstorm
- bra and panties
- one word title
- murder
- blood
- decapitation
- witchcraft
- inheritance
- occult
- independent film
Terror Cast & Characters
William Russell leads the cast as Lord Garrick, with Mary Maude as Lady Garrick and John Nolan as James Garrick. Directed by Norman J. Warren; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman J. Warren
- William Russell as Lord Garrick
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Mary Maude as Lady Garrick - John Nolan as James Garrick
- Carolyn Courage as Ann Garrick
Also Starring in Terror
· 10 more- Michael Craze Gary
- Glynis Barber Carol Tucker
- Sarah Keller Suzy
- Tricia Walsh Viv
- James Aubrey Philip
- Peter Mayhew The Mechanic
- Patti Love Hannah
- Chuck Julian Phil the Greek
- Elaine Ives-Cameron Dolores Hamilton
- Rose Collins Diane
More from Norman J. Warren
More films directed by Norman J. Warren: Incident, Bloody New Year, Gunpowder and Inseminoid.
Terror Plot Summary
What happens in Terror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three centuries ago, the witch Mad Dolly is captured on the orders of Lord Garrick. She is to be burned at the stake, but she summons the Devil, sparking flames that leap from an executioner. A disembodied arm bursts through a wall to strangle Lord Garrick as he hurries back to his house. The curse lingers on the family when the sword-wielding Mad Dolly beheads Lady Garrick, Mary Maude dooming the Garrick line.
Full summary
The whole story of Terror, scene by scene
Terror Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Terror.
How Well Do You Know Terror?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which witch is responsible for cursing the Garrick family?
Cars in Terror
11 cars on screen, including the 1976 Austin FX4 and the 1974 Ford Escort MkI.
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1976 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1974 Ford Escort MkI Minor role -
1975 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Minor role -
1966 Rover 2000 TC MkI P6 Minor role
Seen Terror?
Movies Like Terror
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Terror Night, The Terror and Terror Firmer.
Terror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Terror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Terror?
Terror runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Terror released?
Terror was released on May 1, 1978.
Who directed Terror?
Terror was directed by Norman J. Warren.
More films by Norman J. Warren Who is in the cast of Terror?
Terror stars William Russell as Lord Garrick, Mary Maude as Lady Garrick and John Nolan as James Garrick, among 14 credited actors.
Does Terror have a post-credit scene?
No. Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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