The Starfish

The Starfish

1952 · 45 min · ★ 5.0 · Fantasy, Horror

Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.

Directed by Alan Cooke · Written by John Schlesinger

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