A voodoo witch resurrects a slain Vietnam vet for sensual revenge in the Louisiana swamps.
CRYPT OF DARK SECRETS
IT PENETRATES BEYOND THE DARKNESS OF DEMONIC POSSESSION...
A witch resurrects a murdered Vietnam vet and takes revenge on his killers.
When your resurrection includes levitation and a smoking mummy case, you know you’re deep in the Louisiana grindhouse.
Hixploitation, voodoo, and a heavy dose of nudity swirl in this swamp-set psychotronic trip. Jack Weis steers the action as a sexy witch with serpentine skills dishes out supernatural payback, complete with levitating women and a treasure-stuffed casket. If your horror comes with swamp fog and erotic ritual, this is your steamy invitation.
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Crypt of Dark Secrets is a 1976 American crime-horror film directed by Jack Weis about a murdered Vietnam War veteran who is resurrected by a voodoo witch to seek revenge on his killers.
Synopsis
Why Cult
A voodoo witch brings a murdered war vet back to life, turning the swamps into her own occult playground of payback.
Set deep in the Louisiana swamps, this film blends folk horror vibes with Southern-fried grit and independent spirit.
Expect nude dancing, sensuality, and voodoo rites—Damballa's powers are as carnal as they are magical.
It’s a brisk 71 minutes packed with murder, resurrection, and enough swamp strangeness to satisfy any cult collector.
Questions from the Vault
What is Crypt of Dark Secrets about? +
Crypt of Dark Secrets is about a Vietnam War veteran who is murdered and then resurrected by a voodoo witch to get revenge on his killers.
When was Crypt of Dark Secrets released? +
Crypt of Dark Secrets was released in 1976.
Who directed Crypt of Dark Secrets? +
Crypt of Dark Secrets was directed by Jack Weis.
How long is Crypt of Dark Secrets? +
Crypt of Dark Secrets runs for 71 minutes.
What genre is Crypt of Dark Secrets? +
Crypt of Dark Secrets is a crime-horror film.