LA STREGA is an impressive episode from the TV series THRILLER hosted by Boris Karloff. A strong cast and directed by Ida Lupino. This particular episode gives the lead role to the stunning Ursula Andress, yet unknown. She plays a young village girl named Luana, who is victim of three men trying to drown her fearing she is a witch. She is rescued by a struggling artist, Tonio(Alejandro Rey), who gives her shelter and she models for some paintings. Luana's elderly aunt(Jeanette Nolan), who is known to control a good portion of the countryside by suspected supernatural powers comes searching for her niece. Knowing she is being hided by Tonio, La Strega(the witch), places a spell on the artist. In the paintings of Luana, her image begins aging. What else exactly does Tonio have to fear? Just how strong are 18th Century Italian curses? Andress proves to be a star in the making. Supporting cast features Ramon Navarro and Frank DeKova.
Review of La Strega
