(1980) Patrick Magee, Per Oscarsson, Brendan Price, Marilù Tolo, Curt Jurgens. This dark, scary tale is set in 1815 as a wealthy young Brit (Price) tours Europe seeking to win a fortune at the roulette tables. However, his attention soon shifts to a beautiful French countess (Tolo), who invites him to her castle. Romance grows in his heart for her. But when people start dying horrifically, the young Brit realizes he has fallen into a terrifyingly dangerous situation. What follows is a series of dark, creepy moments in a film that reeks with gothic atmosphere. A solid cast shines in this nice horror thriller that was shot in Ireland. Based on a Sheridan Le Fanu tale. Nice Color, 16mm.
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