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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1983-08-06
Languageit
Runtime1h 49m
Production

Nuova Dania Cinematografica, National Cinematografica

5.7(131)
•1983•1h 49m

A Blade in the Dark

"Don't Go Down the Stairs."

HorrorMysteryThriller

Overview

Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. After moving into a secluded villa, life begins to imitate art as a vicious killer starts bumping off anyone and everyone who happens to pay him a visit.

Cinematography
Gianlorenzo Battaglia

Principal Cast

9 credited
Andrea Occhipinti
Andrea OcchipintiBruno
Anny Papa
Anny PapaSandra
Fabiola Toledo
Fabiola ToledoAngela
Michele Soavi
Michele SoaviTony Rendina
Valéria Cavalli
Valéria CavalliKatia
Stanko Molnar
Stanko MolnarGiovanni
Lara Lamberti
Lara LambertiJulia
Giovanni Frezza
Giovanni FrezzaLittle Blond Boy in Film (uncredited)
Marco Vivio
Marco VivioLittle Boy in Film #1 (uncredited)

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