The House of the Yellow Carpet

The House of the Yellow Carpet

1983 · 89 min · ★ 5.6 · Thriller, Horror

Franca and her husband Antonio decide to sell a yellow rug which was a gift of Franca's stepfather. One day, while Antonio is out, a strange man rings saying he wishes to buy the rug. But the man's visit begins a twisted a nightmare.

Directed by Carlo Lizzani · Written by Aldo Selleri

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