This psychological horror was made in 1972 but set during the 1930's. It was directed by Robert Mulligan and the stars include Uta Hagen, Diana Muldaur and Victor French.
A small village at a farm experience weird goings on. Meanwhile, twin brothers play odd games involving a ring that once belonged to their dead father. They're bullied by their cousin and an elderly neighbour who's scared of rats. The boys' hideout is down a basement of a barn where it's always dark. Members of the boys' large family come up against mysterious accidents while the twins are not what they first seem to be.
This film is based on a novel by Tom Tryon who was involved in producing this. However, Tryon has been disappointed with the end result of the film. The real life twin brothers who play in this film haven't done anymore acting in movies. While it was set in the year 1935, there are some mistakes and slip ups made such as a 1940's news report and a jet aircraft in the distance. The film is supposed to be set in late winter but clearly it was during full summer!
I give this strange film a punch 6/10.
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