The Night of the Devils
6.5
“Creatures of the Living Dead!”
In this adaptation of Tolstoy's story the Wurdulak, a mentally ill patient known as Nicola flashes back to horrifying experiences that he encountered while driving through the country. Upon damaging his car, Nicola sets out for help, only to meet a mysterious family that lives in total fear of someone or something. This evil force slowly penetrates the household and thrusts each of its members into a frenzy of absolute terror.
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Gianni Garko
Nicola
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Agostina Belli
Sdenka
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Scent of a Woman
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Roberto Maldera
Jovan (as Mark Roberts)
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The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave
Rugantino
Cinzia De Carolis
Irina
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Cannibal Apocalypse
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Teresa Gimpera
Elena
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The Spirit of the Beehive
Second Name
Bill Vanders
Gorca Ciuvelak
Known for
Even Angels Eat Beans
The Inglorious Bastards
Umberto Raho
Dr. Tosi
Known for
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
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Maria Monti
The Witch
Known for
Duck, You Sucker
What Have You Done to Solange?
Rosita Torosh
Nurse
Known for
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Flesh for Frankenstein
John Bartha
Sawmill Owner
Known for
Why Did You Pick On Me?
Cannibal Ferox
Tom Felleghy
Police Commissioner
Known for
The Cat o' Nine Tails
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Giorgio Ferroni Director · Eduardo Manzanos Screenplay Romano Migliorini Screenplay
United States release April 10, 1973 · Produced in Italy, Spain · Production Due Emme Cinematografica, Copercines
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Filmes Cinematografica
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Due Emme Cinematografica
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Copercines
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Cooperativa Cinematográfica
Production
Italy · Spain
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Original title
La notte dei diavoli
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · April 29, 1972
Theatrical
United States · April 10, 1973
Theatrical
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