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Death Smiles on a Murderer
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Death Smiles on a Murderer

1973 · 88 min Horror
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: Joe D'Amato

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Ewa Aulin

Ewa Aulin

Greta von Holstein

Klaus Kinski

Klaus Kinski

Dr. Sturges

Luciano Rossi

Luciano Rossi

Franz

Attilio Dottesio

Attilio Dottesio

Inspector Dannick

Carla Mancini

Carla Mancini

Gertrude - The Maid

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Angela Bo

Eva von Ravensbrück

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Sergio Doria

Walter von Ravensbrück

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Marco Mariani

Simeon

Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Dr. von Ravensbrück - Walter's Father

Fernando Cerulli

Fernando Cerulli

Professor Kempte

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