House of Mortal Sin

"The Devil in Priest's clothing!"

Mar 1 1977 R 1h 44m
Horror

Also known as 'The Confessional', another of Pete Walkers's critiques of institutional hypocrisy, in which a troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first, the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.

Plot

A troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first, the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.

Written by

David McGillivray, Pete Walker

Directed by

Pete Walker

Cast

Anthony Sharp, Susan Penhaligon, Stephanie Beacham

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Trailers
House Of Mortal Sin Trailer 1976
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