Late actress Loretta Swit recalls shooting cult fright flick Race with the Devil in San Antonio 50 years ago

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One of the movies Swit made during her time on M*A*S*H was the 1975 horror-thriller Race with the Devil, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Filmed in San Antonio and surrounding towns, the movie centers on two couples whose road trip takes a terrifying turn when they witness a human sacrifice while camping in rural Texas, attracting the attention of a Satanic cult.

The Current interviewed Swit over the phone on April 14. During our interview, the 87-year-old actress discussed the challenges of shooting the film in Texas, her memorable scenes and the Race with the Devil‘s cult status.

Does it feel like 50 years ago that you made Race with the Devil?

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