DEMON WITCH CHILD (1975, original title LA ENDEMONIADA) is a Spanish stab at THE EXORCIST, and one of countless knock-offs of that Hollywood hit churned out by Spain and Italy during the 1970s. If you've seen any of these you'll know they're often unintentionally amusing and it's fair to say none have the power or impact of the Friedkin original, although they're entertaining to say the least. This one was directed by Amando de Ossorio, the director best known in the west for his excellent BLIND DEAD series, and thanks to his presence it's worth a look.
It begins with a police commissioner (who I'm going to call 'captain combover' thanks to his unfortunate hairstyle) arresting an old gypsy woman after a Lindberg-style baby kidnapping. The witch kills herself in custody, but the rest of her coven get revenge by possessing the cop's daughter. The unfortunate girl soon exhibits the usual antisocial behaviour, is able to mimic adult voices, and periodically transforms into the old witch to commit murder. It's graphic in terms of content rather than gore, with baby murder and castration the order of the day, and the FX are quite primitive, but I feel it has a certain charm if you like your demonic possession movies.
It begins with a police commissioner (who I'm going to call 'captain combover' thanks to his unfortunate hairstyle) arresting an old gypsy woman after a Lindberg-style baby kidnapping. The witch kills herself in custody, but the rest of her coven get revenge by possessing the cop's daughter. The unfortunate girl soon exhibits the usual antisocial behaviour, is able to mimic adult voices, and periodically transforms into the old witch to commit murder. It's graphic in terms of content rather than gore, with baby murder and castration the order of the day, and the FX are quite primitive, but I feel it has a certain charm if you like your demonic possession movies.