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NIGHT OF THE SCORPION

La casa de las muertas vivientes

1972 ES HMDB
January 7, 1972

This Spanish-Italian co-production tells the story of a man who feels deep guilt for the death of his wife: he, an alcoholic, is convinced that he accidentally caused her fatal fall in their house while he was drunk. He finds a new wife, but he is unable to cope with his first wife's death. Furthermore, the maid and his sister do not accept the new woman in the household. After a while, bodies begin turn up ... and the grave of the man's first wife is empty!

Directors

Alfonso Balcázar

Cast

Nuria Torray, Teresa Gimpera, José Antonio Amor, Daniela Giordano, Gioia Desideri, Alicia Tomás, Osvaldo Genazzani, Carlo Gentili
Horror

REVIEWS (1)

MC

Marco Castellini

Oliver, convinced he had killed his wife, returns to his old house, where the incident happened. A series of atrocious murders begins, and in the end Oliver loses his life; surprise ending. The usual Italian giallo-horror, predictable in every aspect, including the final twist where the killer is revealed. Not recommended even for fans of this cinematic genre.