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House of Mortal Sin

Not Rated
Horror
6.6/10(38 ratings)

Also known as 'The Confessional', another of Pete Walkers's critiques of institutional hypocrisy, in which a troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first, the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.

02-03-1976
1h 44m
The Confessional
Backdrop for The Confessional

Main Cast

Anthony Sharp

Anthony Sharp

Father Xavier Meldrum

Susan Penhaligon

Susan Penhaligon

Jenny Welch

Stephanie Beacham

Stephanie Beacham

Vanessa Welch

Norman Eshley

Norman Eshley

Father Bernard Cutler

Sheila Keith

Sheila Keith

Miss Brabazon

Hilda Barry

Hilda Barry

Mrs. Meldrum

Terry Wyatt

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Pete Walker
Production:
Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.

Key Crew

Director:
Pete Walker
Original Story:
Pete Walker
Producer:
Pete Walker
Screenplay:
David McGillivray
Gaffer:
Ted Davis

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en