Trilogy of Terror (1968)

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An anthology divided in three segments, helmed by three of the most important Brazilian directors of the 20th century. A mother becomes involved with black magic and offers a virgin woman to the Devil in exchange for curing the illness of her only son. A poor laborer is the only man in the village with courage to face a group of guerrilheiros ("guerrilla ghosts") that haunt the minds of the locals. A young man is afflicted by fear of reptiles and spiders and the fear of being buried alive. When he undergoes a shocking event, he becomes unresponsive and is mistakenly buried, only to revive in the coffin after burial.

Director: Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias, Luiz Sérgio Person, José Mojica Marins
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Oswaldo de Oliveira, Giorgio Attili
Production: Produções Galasy, Companhia Cinematográfica Franco-Brasileira, P.N.F.
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Horror Anthology: Short and Concentrated Terrors, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult and Witchcraft, Supernatural Horror and Terror

Keywords

black magic, buried alive, anthology, gothic horror, ghost, sick child, virgin sacrifice, burial, arachnophobia, horror anthology, based on tv series, deal with the devil, mysterious illness

More Films by Director: Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias, Luiz Sérgio Person, José Mojica Marins
More Films in Genre: Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trilogy of Terror about?
An anthology divided in three segments, helmed by three of the most important Brazilian directors of the 20th century. A mother becomes involved with black magic and offers a virgin woman to the Devil in exchange for curing the illness of her only son. A poor laborer is the only man in the village with courage to face a group of guerrilheiros ("guerrilla ghosts") that haunt the minds of the locals. A young man is afflicted by fear of reptiles and spiders and the fear of being buried alive. When he undergoes a shocking event, he becomes unresponsive and is mistakenly buried, only to revive in the coffin after burial.
Who directed Trilogy of Terror?
Trilogy of Terror was directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias, Luiz Sérgio Person, José Mojica Marins.
Who stars in Trilogy of Terror?
Trilogy of Terror stars Mario Lima, Jean Garrett, Lima Duarte, Francisco Ribeiro, Pontes Santos, Wilson Júnior.
How long is Trilogy of Terror?
Trilogy of Terror has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Trilogy of Terror?
Trilogy of Terror is a Horror film.
Where was Trilogy of Terror produced?
Trilogy of Terror was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of Trilogy of Terror?
The themes of Trilogy of Terror include: Horror Anthology: Short and Concentrated Terrors, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult and Witchcraft, Supernatural Horror and Terror.