The Antichrist

– An Italian nobleman seeks help after his paralyzed daughter becomes possessed by the spirit of a mal..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
1974
Original Name:
L'anticristo
The Antichrist (1974) - Also known as L'anticristo

An Italian nobleman seeks help after his paralyzed daughter becomes possessed by the spirit of a malevolent ancestress.

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Release Date:

03 Mar 1978

Language:

Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Alberto De Martino

Writer:

Gianfranco Clerici, Alberto De Martino, Vincenzo Mannino

Main Actors:

Carla Gravina, Mel Ferrer, Arthur Kennedy, George Coulouris

Plot:

Ippolita is a paralyzed young woman with serious mental problems stemming from the death of her mother. Her crisis of faith and the intervention of a well-meaning psychologist lead Ippolita to remember her past life as a witch during the Inquisition. Eventually, Ippolita becomes possessed and starts seducing local men, only to kill them. An exorcism seems to be the only solution to stop the madness.

Production:

AVCO Embassy Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10