A few years ago in Dunwich a half-witted girl bore illegitimate twins. One of them was almost human!
The Premise
Dr. Henry Armitage, an expert in the occult, goes to the old Whateley manor in Dunwich looking for Nancy Wagner, a student who went missing the previous night. He is turned away by Wilbur, the family's insidious heir, who has plans for the young girl. But Armitage won't be deterred. Through conversations with the locals, he soon unearths the Whateleys' darkest secret — as well as a great evil.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Cosmic Horror, Cult Classic, The Dunwich Horror taps into fundamental fears. The 6.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of monster continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
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