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A Blade in the Dark (1983)

Movie ★ 5.7 109 min

Horror Mystery Thriller

Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. After moving into a secluded villa, life begins to imitate art as a vicious killer starts bumping off anyone and everyone who happens to pay him a visit.

Elisa Briganti Writer Dardano Sacchetti Writer Lamberto Bava Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 6, 1983
Runtime
109 min
IMDb
tt0085303
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Language
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Cast

Andrea Occhipinti Andrea Occhipinti Bruno Anny Papa Anny Papa Sandra Fabiola Toledo Fabiola Toledo Angela Michele Soavi Michele Soavi Tony Rendina Valéria Cavalli Valéria Cavalli Katia Stanko Molnar Stanko Molnar Giovanni Lara Lamberti Lara Lamberti Julia Giovanni Frezza Giovanni Frezza Little Blond Boy in Film (uncredited) Marco Vivio Marco Vivio Little Boy in Film #1 (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Blade in the Dark about?
Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. After moving into a secluded villa, life begins to imitate art as a vicious killer starts bumping off anyone and everyone who happens to pay him a visit.
Who directed A Blade in the Dark?
A Blade in the Dark was directed by Lamberto Bava.
Who stars in A Blade in the Dark?
A Blade in the Dark stars Andrea Occhipinti, Anny Papa, Fabiola Toledo, Michele Soavi.
When was A Blade in the Dark released?
A Blade in the Dark is a 1983 horror, mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch A Blade in the Dark?
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