The Touch of Satan (1971): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Touch of Satan is a 1971 horror film directed by Don Henderson, starring Michael Berry as Jodie Lee Thompson, Emby Mellay and Hal K. Dawson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Don Henderson
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Touch of Satan About?
The premise of The Touch of Satan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A murderous, decrepit old woman lives on a California walnut farm with her family. When traveler Jodie stops by on a whim, he meets Melissa, the farmer’s daughter, and falls for her. As their romance deepens, Melissa discloses the family’s grim, dark history, hinting that loving her may bring a curse.
The Touch of Satan Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- psychotronic film
- low budget film
- girl
- young
- man
- witch
- farm
- murder
- handcuffs
- fire
- deputy sheriff
- burning car
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- the devil
- reference to satan
- lucifer
- devil
- rejuvenation
- amazing grace the hymn
- witchcraft
- supernatural power
- occult
- burned at the stake
- deal with the devil
- pitchfork
- independent film
Where to Watch The Touch of Satan
Stream it on Fawesome and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Touch of Satan Cast & Characters
Michael Berry leads the cast as Jodie Lee Thompson, with Emby Mellay as Melissa Strickland and Hal K. Dawson as Mr. Gentry. Directed by Don Henderson; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Henderson
- Michael Berry as Jodie Lee Thompson
- Emby Mellay as Melissa Strickland
- Hal K. Dawson as Mr. Gentry
- Robert Easton as Mr. Keitel
Also Starring in The Touch of Satan
· 8 more- Lew Horn Deputy John Mason
- John J. Fox Gas Station Attendant
- Jeanne Gerson Lucinda Strickland
- Lee Amber Luther Strickland
- Yvonne Winslow Molly Strickland
- Sharon Crabtree Young Lucinda
- Frank Jansen Frank Larsen
- Ellen Bailey Sarah Strickland
The Touch of Satan Plot Summary
What happens in The Touch of Satan 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
In a quiet rural setting, a farmer is murdered by an elderly woman with a burned face, an act that unsettles the local family and raises eerie questions about a violent history they’d rather forget. The scene centers on an older couple and a young woman as they argue about how to handle the aftermath, dropping vague references that the elderly woman may have harmed others in the past. The tension lingers, hinting at a long shadow of cruelty that won’t be easily explained away.
Full summary
The whole story of The Touch of Satan, scene by scene
The Touch of Satan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Touch of Satan.
How Well Do You Know The Touch 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 young traveler who arrives at the walnut farm?
Cars in The Touch of Satan
3 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford Maverick and the 1967 Ford Custom 500.
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1971 Ford Maverick Important role -
1967 Ford Custom 500 Minor role -
John Deere Background role
The Touch of Satan Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Curse of Melissa” and “The Touch of Melissa”.
- Also known as
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- Curse of Melissa
- The Touch of Melissa
- Il tocco di Satana
- L'ossessa - I raccapriccianti delitti di Monroe Park
- El toque de Satanás
- Night of the Demon
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Movies Like The Touch of Satan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including An Angel for Satan, The Blood on Satan’s Claw and Touch of Death.
The Touch of Satan FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Touch of Satan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Touch of Satan?
The Touch of Satan runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Touch of Satan released?
The Touch of Satan was released on August 23, 1971.
Who directed The Touch of Satan?
The Touch of Satan was directed by Don Henderson.
More films by Don Henderson Who is in the cast of The Touch of Satan?
The Touch of Satan stars Michael Berry as Jodie Lee Thompson, Emby Mellay as Melissa Strickland and Hal K. Dawson as Mr. Gentry, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Touch of Satan?
In the US, The Touch of Satan is streaming on Fawesome, Plex and Pluto TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Touch of Satan have a post-credit scene?
No. The Touch of Satan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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