The Night of the Devils

The Night of the Devils

Creatures of the Living Dead!

NR 1972 · 89 min · ★ 6.3 · Horror

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.

Directed by Giorgio Ferroni · Written by Eduardo Manzanos

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Gianni Garko Nicola
Agostina Belli Sdenka
Roberto Maldera Jovan (as Mark Roberts)
Cinzia De Carolis Irina
Teresa Gimpera Elena
Bill Vanders Gorca Ciuvelak
Umberto Raho Dr. Tosi
Maria Monti The Witch
Rosita Torosh Nurse
John Bartha Sawmill Owner
Tom Felleghy Police Commissioner

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