Louis Selwyn, an English actor, is known for his role in Cry of the Banshee (1970), where he immerses himself in the eerie atmosphere of cult horror. With a background in theatre, including performances at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Selwyn brings a theatrical flair to his film work. His diverse career spans from early television appearances to producing films, reflecting his deep engagement with the cinematic arts. In Cry of the Banshee, he contributes to the film's unsettling narrative, cementing his place in the realm of exploitation cinema.
Cry of the Banshee
In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household. Lord Whitman rules his estate through fear, torture, and religious persecution until his attack on a local coven brings supernatural vengeance to his door. As death closes around the household, his authority proves useless against the force hunting his family. In 1500s England, a cruel witch-hunting magistrate, who often tortures innocent villagers for his entertainment, runs afoul of a witch who conjures a banshee to kill the magistrate and his family.
