Death Smiles on a Murderer
Watch TrailerGreta 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La morte ha sorriso all'assassino |
| Year | 1973 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Horror |
| Director | Joe D'Amato |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (74 votes) |
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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
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
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