Black Journal (1977)
A mother so insanely overprotective of her grown son decides to make a deal with death by offering alternate victims plucked from among her fellow tenants in a 1938 Italian apartment building.
Director: Mauro Bolognini
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror, Comedy
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 24, 1977
Cast
- Shelley Winters - Lea
- Max von Sydow - Lisa Carpi / Carabinieri Marshal
- Renato Pozzetto - Stella Kraus / Carabiniere
- Alberto Lionello - Berta Maner / Banker
- Laura Antonelli - Sandra
- Mario Scaccia - Rosario
- Franco Branciaroli - Priest Don Onorio
- Milena Vukotić - Tina
- Rita Tushingham - Maria
- Adriana Asti - Palma
Screenplay
- Nicola Badalucco (Story)
- Luciano Vincenzoni (Story)
- Nicola Badalucco (Screenplay)
Music: Enzo Jannacci
Cinematography: Armando Nannuzzi
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Triangolo Film, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Pure Terror and Dread, Absolute Terror in the Dark Night, Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Cannibal's Secret Hunger and Horror, Midnight Ritual Sacrifice and Terror
Keywords
biography, horror
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Journal about?
- A mother so insanely overprotective of her grown son decides to make a deal with death by offering alternate victims plucked from among her fellow tenants in a 1938 Italian apartment building.
- Who directed Black Journal?
- Black Journal was directed by Mauro Bolognini.
- Who stars in Black Journal?
- Black Journal stars Shelley Winters, Max von Sydow, Renato Pozzetto, Alberto Lionello, Laura Antonelli, Mario Scaccia.
- How long is Black Journal?
- Black Journal has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Black Journal?
- Black Journal is a Drama, Thriller, Horror, Comedy film.
- Where was Black Journal produced?
- Black Journal was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Black Journal?
- The themes of Black Journal include: Pure Terror and Dread, Absolute Terror in the Dark Night, Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Cannibal's Secret Hunger and Horror, Midnight Ritual Sacrifice and Terror.