The film “The Witch Who Came From The Sea” released in 1976, explores the tale of a mentally disturbed woman who is tormented by her childhood memories. These memories, consisting of horrific abuse, drive her into a killing spree. Directed by Matt Cimber, written by Robert Thom, the film stars Millie Perkins playing Molly, Lonny Chapman as Long John, and Vanessa Brown as Cathy.
Where it Filmed?
Shooting for “The Witch Who Came From The Sea” took place in various locations in California, USA.
- The Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica was one of the key filming locations.
- Scenes were also captured at Venice Beach, Venice, Los Angeles.
- Parts of Los Angeles County also feature in the film.
- Santa Monica Beach was yet another filming spot for the movie.
- The movie also includes sequences filmed at Ocean Front Walk and Pacific Terrace, Santa Monica.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Millie Perkins | Molly |
| Lonny Chapman | Long John |
| Vanessa Brown | Cathy |
| Peggy Feury | Doris |
| Jean Pierre Camps | Tadd |
| Mark Livingston | Tripoli |
| Rick Jason | Billy Batt |
| Stafford Morgan | Alexander McPeak |
| Richard Kennedy | Detective Beardsley |
| George ‘Buck’ Flower | Detective Stone |
| Roberta Collins | Clarissa |
| Stan Ross | Jack Dracula |
| Lynne Guthrie | Carol |
| Barry Cooper | Newcomer |
| Gene Rutherford | Sam Walters |
| Jim Sims | Austin Slade |
| Sam Chu Lin | Newscaster |
| Anita Franklin | T.V. Commercial Girl |
Trivia and Facts
- The film, a mix of drama and horror, runs approximately for 1 hour and 23 minutes.
- The movie was officially released in the USA in the month of February, 1976.
- Actor, George ‘Buck’ Flower who plays the role of a detective, was also the film’s casting director. He even cast his own daughter, Verkina Flower, to portray young Molly in the flashback sequences.
- The movie was viewed in some places under different names. In the Soviet Union, it was known as Ведьма, явившаяся из моря, and in Brazil, the film was titled A Bruxa que Veio do Mar.
- One of the film’s soundtracks is titled “Sailing, Sailing”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Venice Beach, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9932584
- Longitude: -118.480598
- Place ID: ChIJ512buqS6woAReLLWQupEX2A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0129033
- Longitude: -118.5017237
- Place ID: ChIJRRBkmSulwoARC9tR7sO6xg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Monica State Beach, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Ocean Front Walk & Pacific terrace, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0087321
- Longitude: -118.4940933
- Place ID: Ej9QYWNpZmljIFRlcnJhY2UgJiBPY2VhbiBGcm9udCBXYWxrLCBTYW50YSBNb25pY2EsIENBIDkwNDAxLCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEgn13xzs1qTCgBG3TUee08Xq4xIUChIJ9d8c7NakwoARt01HntPF6uMaFAoSCY0Oo4TWpMKAEaqeCmgi4DpUGhQKEgmPTXgv66TCgBFjguewaZOhnSIKDRlSRRQVezxfuQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pacific Terrace & Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
