Demons of the Mind

Date: 1972
Director: Peter Sykes
Production Company: Anglo-EMI, Hammer Films, Frank Godwin Productions

Stars: Robert Hardy, Patrick Magee, Michael Hordern, Gillian Hills, Shane Briant
Location(s): West Sussex

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A doctor of dubious reputation discovers that two teenagers are being kept imprisoned in the house of their widower father.

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Accompanied by her Aunt Hilda, the young Elizabeth Zorn is taken back after escaping from the prison that is her home.

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As Baron Zorn continues to mourn the death of his insane wife, Klaus steers the coach towards the entrance of the huge house.

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Emil Zorn looks down from his window as his sister is helped from the coach.

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The Baron looks from his room towards the forest and the village beyond as Klaus (Kenneth J. Warren) tends to the horses in the yard below.

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Other than scenes featuring sets in Black Park, Buckinghamshire, the only location is Wykehurst Place, Wykehurst Park near Bolney, West Sussex. The house was also seen in 'Oh! What a Lovely War', 'The Legend of Hell House', 'Tutti i colori del buio' and 'The Black Windmill'.

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Whilst looking through his telescope, Baron Zorn (Robert Hardy) catches sight of a Priest.

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Before Klaus catches up with him, Emil (Shane Briant) makes his way out of the house.

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Emil chases his sister Elizabeth (Gillian Hills) through the grounds.