This "Citizen Kane" of supernatural tax evasion, set in the 18th century, is the story of a group of King's sailors who arrive in a coastal town to investigate reports of smuggling in the form of untaxed spirits (the liquid type). They end up encountering the dreaded, sinister and mysterious marsh phantoms. "Night Creatures" (also titled "Captain Clegg"), is a terrific Hammer film blending of adventure, pirates, mystery, marshes, bootleg gin and naturally the supernatural.
The film's minimalist and rudimentary special effects are actually rather creative and genuinely creepy in their own way. The film's coastal setting and eerie atmosphere create an intriguing backdrop for this entertaining tale. Peter Cushing, known for such iconic roles in Hammer films, delivers a typically charismatic performance as the local vicar, with something to hide. And he'd have gotten away with it to if it weren't for those meddling kids and their stupid dog!
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