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Movie poster: Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970)
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Five Dolls for an August Moon

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1970 · 82 min Horror Mystery Thriller
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

A wealthy playboy gathers a group of bourgeois friends at his isolated beach house for a weekend of relaxation. When bodies start pilling up, they realize they’re trapped with a killer in their midst, sending them in a frenzy to figure out who amongst them is killing the others before they are killed next.

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Original Title 5 bambole per la luna d'agosto
Year 1970
Country Italy
Genre Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director Mario Bava
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (138 votes)

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The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Mario Bava

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

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