Tam Lin (film)
A folk horror film based on a traditional Scottish ballad.
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Tam Lin, also known as The Ballad of Tam Lin and The Devil's Widow, is a 1970 British folk horror film directed by Roddy McDowall and starring Ava Gardner and Ian McShane. It was the only film directed by McDowall and is based on the traditional Scottish poem The Ballad of Tam Lin. The film is notable for its troubled production history, including the bankruptcy of its production company and multiple recuts before achieving a full release.
Background
Production took place over twelve weeks in the summer of 1969 at Traquair House and other locations in Peeblesshire, Scotland, as well as Edinburgh and Queensferry. Interiors were shot at Pinewood Studios. The film had working titles including Games and Toys, Toys and Games, and Toys. Commonwealth United Entertainment, which produced the film, went bankrupt during editing, leading to the film being shelved until its rights were acquired by National Telefilm Associates and American International Pictures.
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