Bay Cove (1987)

Excellent 1987 TV Film -- Better than "Rosemary's Baby"

"Bay Cove" is a 1987 TV film also known as "Bay Coven" and "Eye of the Demon." It stars Pamela Sue Martin and Tim Matheson as a couple that move to an island off the coast of Massachusetts where they run afoul of a coven of witches. Woody Harrelson of "Cheers" is also on hand as a friend of the couple.

The story is very engrossing, mysterious and creepy. The cast is fabulous. The witches all attempt to present themselves as normal neighbors but fail completely -- there's just something NOT RIGHT about them. The island locations are also a highlight.

Pamela Sue Martin is incredibly alluring as the one who slowly unravels the mystery, which is fitting since she used to play mystery-sleuth Nancy Drew.

"Bay Cove" has been called the TV version of "Rosemary's Baby," but -- believe it or not -- although "Bay Cove" is not as good a film on a technical level due to it's low TV budget, it's actually a BETTER film on every other level -- plot, story, cast and locations.

It has also been compared to "The Devil's Rain," but let's just say it wouldn't take much to be better than that piece of crap.

"Bay Cove" is generally available at a low price, so if this sounds like your cup of tea don't miss out. The only reason I rated it 4-Stars instead of 5 is because of the obvious technical weaknesses due to its status as a TV production (e.g. the crappy end credits, etc.); other than that it's a Class-A film all the way.
March 13, 2006

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