Guardian of the Abyss

Guardian of the Abyss

1980 · 52 min · ★ 6.5 · Horror, TV Movie

A scrying glass puts an antiques exporter in the path of a woman fleeing from devil worshipers and the evil hypnotist who leads them. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States.

Directed by Don Sharp

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