Murrain

The narrative centers on the struggles of a village farmer whose pigs are afflicted by a mysterious illness. As the situation worsens, a local boy also falls ill, prompting the villagers to suspect that a curse from a woman they believe to be a witch is responsible for the misfortunes plaguing their community.

Murrain delves into the intersection of folk beliefs and veterinary science as villagers turn to a veterinarian for answers. The film's keywords, such as witch, superstition, and occult, highlight its thematic focus on the tension between rationality and superstition in a rural English village. The cast, including David Simeon and Bernard Lee, brings the story to life, adding depth to the portrayal of fear and desperation that grips the community.