Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuAt the end of the 19th century, in a little Italian village by a lake, an old statue is recovered. Soon a series of crimes start and the superstitious people of the village believe that the ... Alles lesenAt the end of the 19th century, in a little Italian village by a lake, an old statue is recovered. Soon a series of crimes start and the superstitious people of the village believe that the statue carries an ancient malediction .At the end of the 19th century, in a little Italian village by a lake, an old statue is recovered. Soon a series of crimes start and the superstitious people of the village believe that the statue carries an ancient malediction .
- Carlo Lionesi
- (as Maria Brega)
- Ilda - the Housekeeper
- (as Maureen Melrose)
- Dario Morelli - the Teacher
- (as Vassili Karamesinis)
- Tavern Customer
- (Nicht genannt)
- Tavern Customer
- (Nicht genannt)
- Tavern Customer
- (Nicht genannt)
- Man in Tavern
- (Nicht genannt)
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The key thing for this genre, and indeed the best thing about this film, is atmosphere. Director Camillo Mastrocinque succeeds admirably in bathing the film in a thick and foreboding atmosphere; which is helped by a great score from Francesco De Masi. The plot is spread rather thinly and the film puts its main focus on the central characters, which works well. Barbara Steele is, of course, the star of the show and aside from looking better than ever, also provides the film with its main story lines. Starring alongside Steele is the great Anthony Steffen, who provides a strong male lead. The film is basically a mystery thriller with horror elements tied in; the horror of course coming mostly from the atmosphere and direction. The plot does flow well and the film is always interesting, though my only real criticism of the film comes from the fact that more isn't made of the curse. There's a gorgeous sequence explaining how it came about, but that's the only real mention and it's a bit of a shame. Otherwise, however, An Angel for Satan is an exceptional Gothic horror film and comes highly recommended to anyone that enjoys films like this!
and even more by French miniseries "Belphegor" ,"Un Angelo per Satana" is solid horror movie stuff;anyway with Barbara Steele,the most fascinating actress of the genre ,you cannot be wrong.Even when the screenplay is weak,she saves something from the wreckage.
Anyway the screenplay is well-constructed,with two final unexpected twists;the first pictures ,on the lugubrious lake, almost show a Dreyeresque influence .Steele is so subtle an actress you never know whether she is an angel or a demon who causes crimes,drownings,suicides and other horrors;this is a Gothic atmosphere with the De Rigueur events which happened a long time ago and became a curse for the inhabitants of the island .Recommanded for horror buffs.
Enter Harriet Montebruno (Barbara Steele), who just happens to bear a striking resemblance to the statue in question. Working together on the restoration, the seemingly supernatural spookiness begins almost immediately. When Harriet starts acting... differently, the real story unfolds.
Filmed in glorious black and white, the restored version of this movie is magnificent! Ms. Steele is at her wicked best here, playing her dualistic character with innocence and sadistic glee by turns. Her bewitching eyes add extra darkness to this, her most lascivious role.
A classic of the genre with a shocking double-twist ending!...
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- WissenswertesBarbara Steele's final Italian Gothic Horror film.
- PatzerAn old man who is studying a large old book, is shown closing it. In a close-up, the pages are shown to be blank.
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Conte Montebruno: Can't we do as we please? You're a widow, I'm a bachelor; we're not breaking any rules - even at this hour.
Ilda - the Housekeeper: No one should see us together .. Without me, what would you have done?
Conte Montebruno: Hmph; you're just very nervous .. I've been a father to
[his niece Harriet / Barbara Steele]
Conte Montebruno: since she was a little girl; without me what would
[she]
Conte Montebruno: have done ..?
Ilda - the Housekeeper: Without me - what would you have done?
- Crazy CreditsItalian actor Mario Brega is listed in the main credits as "Maria Brega".
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- Villa Miani, Rom, Italien(house ___location)
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- Laufzeit1 Stunde 32 Minuten
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