"A fate worse than death!"

1979

1h 34m

6.5(185 votes)

Horror

Overview

A disturbed young embalmer digs the grave of his recently deceased girlfriend and brings her body to his family villa with help from his strange housekeeper. But his bouts of insanity are just beginning.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

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Kieran Canter

Frank Wyler

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Cinzia Monreale

Anna Völkl / Elena Völkl

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Franca Stoppi

Iris

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Sam Modesto

Mr. Kale

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Lucia D'Elia

Jan, hitchhiker

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Anna Cardini

Jogging Victim

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Mario Pezzin

Priest

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Walter Tribus

Handyman

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Klaus Rainer

Doctor

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Simonetta Allodi

Disco Girl

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Edmondo Vallini

Detective

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