Trailer
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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
A historian goes to a castle library to translate some ancient erotic literature. While there he discovers what he believes to be supernatural forces at work.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You're watching with family
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 66GoodWatch 66
IMDb6.6
Running time
1 h 49 min
Longer than most horror movies, +14 min on the typical 95
typical 95109Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 4 more
Released
1966
September 16, 1966
60 years ago
Genre
HorrorLanguage
Italian
Original language
Made in
Italy
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 4
- Damiano Damiani Director, Screenplay
- Fernando Morandi First Assistant Director
- Marcella De Marchis Script Supervisor
- Sandro Rocco Script Supervisor
Writing · 2
- Ugo Liberatore Screenplay
- Carlos Fuentes Novel
Production · 6
- Alfredo Bini Producer
- Alfredo Di Santo Production Secretary
- Enzo Ocone Production Secretary
- Lucio Orlandini Unit Manager
- Fernando Franchi Production Manager
- Gilberto Scarpellini Unit Manager
Camera · 6
- Leonida Barboni Director of Photography
- Divo Cavicchioli Still Photographer
- Sergio Salvati Assistant Camera
- Arturo Zavattini Camera Operator
- Mariano Sargenti Key Grip
- Giovanni Bonivento Assistant Camera
Editing · 2
- Nino Baragli Editor
- Rossana Maiuri Assistant Editor
Sound · 4
- Luis Bacalov Original Music Composer
- Franco Groppioni Sound
- Emilio Rosa Sound Mixer
- Armando Bondani Boom Operator
Art · 3
- Luigi Scaccianoce Production Design
- Dante Ferretti Assistant Production Design
- Francesco Bronzi Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 7
- Pier Luigi Pizzi Costume Design
- Maria Castrignano Seamstress
- Giuseppe Ferranti Assistant Makeup Artist
- Otello Fava Makeup Artist
- Silvano Malta Assistant Costume Designer
- Renata Magnanti Hairstylist
Lighting · 1
- Massimo Massimi Gaffer
Other crew · 4
- Aldo Gasparri Special Effects
- Franco Fantasia Master at Arms
- Carlo Rambaldi Special Effects
- Giuseppe Metalli Special Effects
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