Born in Sheffield in 1932, Patricia Haines emerged as a notable figure in British cult cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She is best remembered for her roles in Blood Beast From Outer Space (1965), where she navigates the bizarre world of extraterrestrial horror, and Virgin Witch (1972), a film that blends eroticism with supernatural themes. Haines' ability to embody complex characters adds depth to the often sensational narratives of these films, making her contributions significant in the realm of exploitation and genre cinema.
Blood Beast From Outer Space
Scientist Dr Morley and his American associate Jack Costain (John Saxon) detect a meteorite heading to Earth. After determining where the meteorite has crashed, they and their aides investigate a meteorite in the British countryside, discovering that it is an alien device from Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter. The device is in the shape of a small sphere. While working nights at the lab, secretary Patricia Haines (Ann Barlow) see something moving in the lab. Dr Morley attempts to communicate with the creature, but he is killed. The creature escapes the lab. Costain begins to track the creature. Shortly thereafter, teenage girls begin to go missing after answering an advertisement in 'Bikini Girl' magazine. It turns out the alien wants to use women from Earth for breeding purposes.
