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Black Magic Rites

Black Magic Rites

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Black Magic Rites

1973

1h 38m

4.3(27 votes)

Horror

Overview

Isabel is a dead vampire and witch whose body is hanging in a basement while the owner tries to kidnap virgins for a sacrifice that could mean Isabel’s resurrection. But doing this won’t be easy as the women aren’t gonna give in very easily.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Mickey Hargitay

Mickey Hargitay

Jack Nelson

Rita Calderoni

Rita Calderoni

Isabella / Laureen

Raul Lovecchio

Occultist

Christa Barrymore

Christa Barrymore

Christa

William Darni

Richard Brenton

Max Dorian

Doctor

Marcello Bonini Olas

Marcello Bonini Olas

Gerg

Cristina Perrier

Glenda

Stefania Fassio

Steffy

Gabriele Bentivoglio

Gabriele Bentivoglio

Priest

Creative team

Directed by: Renato Polselli
Written by: Renato Polselli

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