Death Smiles on a Murderer (1973)
Greta is a beautiful young woman abused by her brother Franz and left to die in childbirth by her illicit lover, the aristocrat Dr. von Ravensbrück. Bereft with grief, Franz reanimates his dead sister using a formula engraved on an ancient Incan medallion. Greta then returns as an undead avenging angel, reaping revenge on the Ravensbrück family and her manically possessive brother.
Director: Joe D'Amato
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: July 11, 1973
Cast
- Ewa Aulin - Greta von Holstein
- Klaus Kinski - Dr. Sturges
- Luciano Rossi - Franz
- Attilio Dottesio - Inspector Dannick
- Carla Mancini - Gertrude - The Maid
- Angela Bo - Eva von Ravensbrück
- Sergio Doria - Walter von Ravensbrück
- Marco Mariani - Simeon
- Giacomo Rossi Stuart - Dr. von Ravensbrück - Walter's Father
- Fernando Cerulli - Professor Kempte
Screenplay
- Claudio Bernabei (Screenplay)
- Romano Scandariato (Screenplay)
Music: Berto Pisano
Cinematography: Joe D'Amato
Editing: Piera Bruni, Gianfranco Simoncelli
Production: Dany Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Bloody Slasher Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp
Keywords
gore, murder, slasher, zombie, killer
Trailer
Death Smiles on a Murderer TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Joe D'Amato
More Films in Genre: Horror
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death Smiles on a Murderer about?
- Greta is a beautiful young woman abused by her brother Franz and left to die in childbirth by her illicit lover, the aristocrat Dr. von Ravensbrück. Bereft with grief, Franz reanimates his dead sister using a formula engraved on an ancient Incan medallion. Greta then returns as an undead avenging angel, reaping revenge on the Ravensbrück family and her manically possessive brother.
- Who directed Death Smiles on a Murderer?
- Death Smiles on a Murderer was directed by Joe D'Amato.
- Who stars in Death Smiles on a Murderer?
- Death Smiles on a Murderer stars Ewa Aulin, Klaus Kinski, Luciano Rossi, Attilio Dottesio, Carla Mancini, Angela Bo.
- How long is Death Smiles on a Murderer?
- Death Smiles on a Murderer has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Death Smiles on a Murderer?
- Death Smiles on a Murderer is a Horror film.
- Where was Death Smiles on a Murderer produced?
- Death Smiles on a Murderer was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Death Smiles on a Murderer?
- The themes of Death Smiles on a Murderer include: Bloody Slasher Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp.