Welcome to Horror Cult the column dedicated to exploring the horror films that have shaped the genre’s history. We will delve into the depths of classic thrillers, rediscovering films that have left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.
The story takes place primarily in a Catholic girls’ school in London, where a series of brutal murders of young students shakes the school community. The protagonist, Enrico “Henry” Rosseni (Fabio Testi), is an Italian literature teacher married to Herta (Karin Baal), the daughter of the school’s headmaster. Despite his marriage, Enrico is having an affair with one of his students, Elizabeth Seccles (Cristina Galbó).
Sleepless is a 2001 film directed by Dario Argento, the undisputed master of Italian giallo and horror cinema. After a series of films that did not meet expectations, *Sleepless* marked Argento’s return to his giallo roots, with an intricate plot, palpable suspense, and the iconic soundtrack by Goblin. This film is a tribute to Argento’s earlier works, blending classic giallo elements with a modern twist, creating a cinematic experience that captivates and unsettles.
Malcolm McDowell is a British actor who gained international fame thanks to his role as the cynical and ruthless Alex DeLarge in Stanley Kubrick’s film A Clockwork Orange.
In Monte Carlo, a shy English girl prevents Max De Winter, a recent widower, from committing suicide. The two begin spending time together, fall in love, and soon Max proposes marriage.
Clara Calamai debuted in 1938 with the epic film directed by Aldo Vergano, Pietro Micca, and quickly became highly popular, starring in several films from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Her full-frontal nude appearance in Alessandro Blasetti’s La cena delle beffe was the first “nature” scene in a sound film, causing a huge public scandal and leading to the movie being banned for viewers under 16 years old.
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte an aging woman lives alone in the mansion she inherited from her father…
Her only company is an elderly housekeeper and the weight of nightmares brought on by the memory of John, her lover, whom the public believes Charlotte herself brutally murdered…
In 1917, Jane Hudson is a child star whose beauty and singing talent lead her to perform in many U.S. theaters, accompanied by her father as a pianist and manager. Her success is enormous, with a porcelain doll even created in her likeness, Baby Jane Hudson.
Creepy Children and Where to Find Them…
Alida Valli, born Alida Maria Altenburger von Marckenstein und Frauenberg (Pola, May 31, 1921 – Rome, April 22, 2006), was an Italian actress and model of remarkable expressiveness.
Daria Nicolodi’s meeting with Dario Argento in 1974 for the casting of Deep Red was decisive for her career and personal life.
