A Warning to the Curious

Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark
1972    50mDrama, Horror
6.9
Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.
  • Peter VaughanMr Paxton
  • Clive SwiftDr. Black
  • Julian HerringtonArchaeologist
  • John KearneyAger / Ghost
  • David CargillBoots
  • George BensonVicar
  • Roger MilnerAntique Shop Owner
  • Gilly FraserGirl
  • David PughPorter
  • Cyril AppletonLabourer
  • Lawrence Gordon ClarkDirector / Writer / Producer
  • John McGlashanDirector Of Photography
  • Marion RichardsMakeup & Hair
  • Joyce HammondCostume Design
  • Roger WaughEditor
  • Richard MantonSound
  • Ian PitchSound Editor
  • Ron EdmondsSound Mixer
  • M.R. JamesShort Story

A Warning to the Curious Ratings & Reviews

  • Hedgehog2049January 31, 2026
    A warning to the curious: In 50 years, Norfolk hasn't really changed. In fact, this happened to me just last week.

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