Web of the Spider (1971)
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- R
- 1h 42min
- Horror
- 17 Oct 1975 (USA)
- Movie
The journalist Alan Foster makes a bet than he can spend one night at the haunted Blackwood Castle. As he learns, the rumors of ghosts at the castle are indeed true. On All Soul's Eve the ghosts of the castle search for blood to tide them...
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| Anthony Franciosa | ... |
Alan Foster
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| Michèle Mercier | ... |
Elisabeth Blackwood
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| Klaus Kinski | ... |
Edgar Allan Poe
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| Peter Carsten | ... |
Dr. Carmus
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| Silvano Tranquilli | ... |
William Perkins
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| Karin Field | ... |
Julia
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| Raf Baldassarre | ... |
Herbert
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| Irina Maleeva | ... |
Elsie Perkins
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Enrico Osterman | ... |
Lord Thomas Blackwood
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Marco Bonetti | ... |
Maurice
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Vittorio Fanfoni |
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| Carla Mancini |
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Antonio Margheriti | ... | (as Anthony M. Dawson) |
Written by
| Bruno Corbucci | ... | (story) |
| Giovanni Grimaldi | ... | (story) |
| Bruno Corbucci | ... | (screenplay) |
| Giovanni Grimaldi | ... | (screenplay: US version) |
| Antonio Margheriti | ... | (screenplay revision) |
| Giovanni Addessi | ... | (screenplay revision) |
Produced by
| Giovanni Addessi | ... | producer (as Giovanni Addressi) |
Music by
| Riz Ortolani | ||
Cinematography by
| Guglielmo Mancori | ... | director of photography (as Memmo Mancori) |
| Sandro Mancori | ... | director of photography |
| Silvano Spagnoli | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Otello Colangeli | ||
| Fima Noveck | ||
Editorial Department
| Giuliana Colangeli | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Ottavio Scotti | ||
Set Decoration by
| Camillo Del Signore | ||
Costume Design by
| Mario Giorsi | ||
Makeup Department
| Maria Luisa Jilli | ... | makeup artist |
| Angelo Malantrucco | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Nicla Palombi | ... | hair stylist (as Nicla Pertosa Palombi) |
| Marisa Tilly | ... | makeup artist (as Maria Luisa Tilli) |
Production Management
| Franco Caruso | ... | production manager |
| Ennio Di Meo | ... | production manager |
| Salvatore De Rosa | ... | production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ignazio Dolce | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Furio Addessi | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Fausto Achilli | ... | sound mixer |
| Sandro Occhetti | ... | sound engineeri: US version (as Sandro Ochett) |
| Pietro Spadoni | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Dino Galiano | ... | special effects (as Cataldo Galliano) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Remo Grisanti | ... | assistant camera (as Remo Crisanti) |
| Renato Palmieri | ... | assistant camera |
| Mauro Paravano | ... | still photographer |
| Mario Sbrenna | ... | camera operator |
| Emilio Varriano | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Antonietta Maggi | ... | seamstress |
| Roberto Ranucci | ... | assistant costumes |
Music Department
| Riz Ortolani | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Eva Koltay | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Furio Addessi | ... | production assistant |
| Silvestro De Rossi | ... | administrator / cashier |
| Dino Di Dionisio | ... | production secretary |
| Fima Noveck | ... | creative supervisor: US version |
| Carlo Alighiero | ... | voice dubbing: Raf Baldassarre (uncredited) |
| Maria Pia Di Meo | ... | voice dubbing: Michèle Mercier (uncredited) |
| Michele Gammino | ... | voice dubbing: Marco Bonetti (uncredited) |
| Sergio Graziani | ... | voice dubbing: Klaus Kinski (uncredited) |
| Anna Miserocchi | ... | voice dubbing: Karin Field (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Anthony Franciosa (uncredited) |
| Alessandro Sperli | ... | voice dubbing: Peter Carsten (uncredited) |
| Luigi Vannucchi | ... | voice dubbing: Enrico Osterman (uncredited) |
| Serena Verdirosi | ... | voice dubbing: Irina Maleeva (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Panta (1971) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1972) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Reel Media International (2004) (United States) (VHS)
- Tempo Music International (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2007) (United States)
- CMV Laservision (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cinema Shares International Distribution (1975) (United States) (theatrical) (as 'Web of the Spider') (dubbed)
- Green Apples Properties (1975) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hafbo (1973) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Independent-International Pictures (1975) (United States) (theatrical)
- Savvas Film (1971) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Compass Film (1971) (World-wide)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Garagehouse Pictures (2017) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Sedna Medien & Distribution (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Sedna Medien & Distribution (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Tonpool Medien (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Tonpool Medien (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Video Releasing Organization (VRO) (Netherlands) (video) (Betamax)
- WME Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemontaggio (sound recording)
- Cooperativa Doppiatori (dubbing)
- Ditta Pompei (shoes)
- RCA Italiana (music publisher)
- RCA Italiana (music recording)
- Tigano Lo Faro (costumes)
Storyline
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The journalist Alan Foster makes a bet than he can spend one night at the haunted Blackwood Castle. As he learns, the rumors of ghosts at the castle are indeed true. On All Soul's Eve the ghosts of the castle search for blood to tide them over for another year. In the castle Foster meet and fall in love with Elizabeth Blackwood. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | Based on Edgar Allen Poe's "Night of the Living Dead" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Antonio Margheriti filmed this story six years earlier as Castle of Blood (1964). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Dance of Ghosts (2015). See more » |
| Quotes |
Elisabeth Blackwood:
[in Alan's arms]
I feel alive only when I'm loved! [being showered with his kisses] Elisabeth Blackwood: Yes! Yes... Julia: [listening behind door] That little harlot! The Bitch! That dirty filthy slut! I knew she'd get him into bed! See more » |