Originally
Released (1972) in Europe as "La Notte dei Diavoli" "Night
of the Devils"
director:
Giorgio Ferroni (Calvin Jackson Padget)
starring: Gianni Garko (Gary Hudson) · Teresa Gimpra · Agostina Belli · Roberto Maldera
Gianni Garko is best
known for his numerous Spaghetti Westerns, especially the SARTANA
series. In tandem, the director here also is best known for his Westerns
BLOOD
FOR A SILVER DOLLAR and FORT
YUMA GOLD.
This story is loosely based on the Tolstoy story "Wurdulak"
(the same source material Mario Bava used for his BLACK
SABBATH). Here, a nameless man (Garko) - seemingly mentally ill
- is admitted into a psychiatric hospital after being found wandering
aimlessly in the woods.
Through treatment, he begins to remember nightmarish events with a backwoods
family and a mysterious deadly curse..
An
Italian film; fully uncut at 93 minutes, widescreen version (16:9), in
Italian language with removable English subtitles, in DVD encoded for
ALL REGIONS, playable on any American machine. Extras include original
theatrical trailer, various interviews and notes on production of the
film.
Adult
Material/Nudity/Graphic Violence:
Recommended For Mature Audiences