The Brotherhood of Satan (1971): Cast & Plot
The Brotherhood of Satan is a 1971 horror film directed by Bernard McEveety, starring Charles Bateman as Ben, Ahna Capri and Joyce Easton. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Bernard McEveety
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- LQ/JAF
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Brotherhood of Satan About?
The premise of The Brotherhood of Satan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a remote California desert town, a malevolent demon spirit of madness and murder spreads terror, gripping the community. A family becomes trapped as a secretive cult of senior citizens recruits the town’s children to worship Satan, forcing them to confront the occult horror threatening their lives.
The Brotherhood of Satan Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- new mexico desert
- new mexico territory
- arizona desert
- arizona territory
- beer
- cult
- villain
- psychotronic film
- folk horror
- candle
- rain
- ritual
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- bikini
- flashlight
- black mass
- doll
- station wagon
- priest
- knight
- toy
- toy tank
- kidnapping
- witch
- the devil
- devil
- satanism
- murder
- death
- dead child
- child kidnapping
- witchcraft
- coven
- occult
- terror
- mass suicide
- small town
The Brotherhood of Satan Cast & Characters
Charles Bateman leads the cast as Ben, with Ahna Capri as Nicky and Joyce Easton as Mildred Meadows. Directed by Bernard McEveety; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bernard McEveety
- Charles Bateman as Ben
- Ahna Capri as Nicky
- Joyce Easton as Mildred Meadows
- Robert Ward as Mike
Also Starring in The Brotherhood of Satan
· 31 more- Alvy Moore Tobey
- L.Q. Jones Sheriff
- Strother Martin Doc Duncan
- Charles Robinson Priest
- Anthony Jochim Witch
- Helene Winston Dame Alice
- Jeff Williams Stuart
- Margaret Wheeler Witch
- John Barclay Witch
- Phyllis Coghlan Witch
- Jonathan Erickson Eisley Child
- Cicely Walper Witch
- Ysabel MacCloskey Witch
- Judith McConnell Phyllis
- Debi Storm Billie Joe
- Gertrude Graner Witch
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- Patrick Sullivan Burke Witch
- Scott Aguilar Child
- Elsie Moore Witch
- Donald Journeaux Witch
- Geri Reischl K.T.
- Alyson Moore Child
- Kevin McEveety Child
- Brian McEveety Child
- Sheila McEveety Child
- Cindy Holden Child
- Debbie Judith Child
- Linda Tiffany Child
- Grant McGregor Child
- Robyn Grei Child
- Lenore Shanewise Witch
More from Bernard McEveety
More films directed by Bernard McEveety, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Forgotten City of the Planet of the Apes, The Macahans and The Quest: The Longest Drive.
The Brotherhood of Satan Plot Summary
What happens in The Brotherhood of Satan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a blistering stretch of the California desert, widowed Ben Holden travels with his young daughter K. T. and his girlfriend Nicky. They stumble on a smoldering wreck and what looks like human remains, prompting Ben to hurry to the nearest town, Hillsboro, to report the crash. The moment they arrive, the town’s sheriff, Pete, clashes with them in a tense confrontation while curious locals observe from the doors and windows. Pete’s hostility dissipates after a forceful exchange, Ben is released, and the trio escapes back onto the road, unsettled by the sense that something dark is already close behind them.
Full summary
The whole story of The Brotherhood of Satan, scene by scene
The Brotherhood of Satan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Brotherhood of Satan.
How Well Do You Know The Brotherhood of Satan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the widowed father who travels through the desert at the start of the film?
Cars in The Brotherhood of Satan
9 cars on screen, including the 1969 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban and the 1964 Plymouth Savoy.
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1969 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban Important role -
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1957 Ford Country Sedan Minor role -
International Harvester M-75 Minor role
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Movies Like The Brotherhood of Satan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Satanic, Brotherhood of Blood and The Blood on Satan’s Claw.
The Brotherhood of Satan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Brotherhood of Satan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Brotherhood of Satan?
The Brotherhood of Satan runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Brotherhood of Satan released?
The Brotherhood of Satan was released on August 6, 1971.
Who directed The Brotherhood of Satan?
The Brotherhood of Satan was directed by Bernard McEveety.
More films by Bernard McEveety Who is in the cast of The Brotherhood of Satan?
The Brotherhood of Satan stars Charles Bateman as Ben, Ahna Capri as Nicky and Joyce Easton as Mildred Meadows, among 35 credited actors.
Does The Brotherhood of Satan have a post-credit scene?
No. The Brotherhood of Satan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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