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A crime writer faces deadly secrets and killer winds in a remote Greek fortress.

THE WIND

1986 · 1h 32m · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A popular crime novelist moves to a historic Greek village during the off-season in order to write her next book, but gets more than she bargained for when she strongly suspects a man of committing murder.

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What is The Wind about?

The Wind is a 1986 American horror-thriller directed by Nico Mastorakis about a mystery novelist who retreats to an ancient Greek town, only to suspect murder amid deadly winds and eerie surroundings.

Synopsis

Mystery writer Sian Anderson leaves her boyfriend John for three weeks of intense writing in the isolated Greek town of Monemvassia. Upon her arrival in the ancient, deserted, walled-in fortress, she is met by Elias Appleby, the round eccentric landlord who guides her through mysterious underground passageways to the house where she will work. He warns her to stay inside at night because of the killer winds that arrive after dark.
Details & Specs
Director
Nico Mastorakis
Writers
Nico Mastorakis, Fred C. Perry
Release
1986
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Edge of Terror, O Sopro do Demônio, El viento, Kuolontuuli, Anemos thanatou, A szél

Why Cult

Greek Fortress Setting

The film unfolds in the ancient, deserted, walled-in town of Monemvassia, offering a moody Mediterranean backdrop.

Killer Winds

A unique horror hook: after dark, deadly winds sweep through, trapping our heroine inside with rising terror.

Eccentric Landlord

Robert Morley’s Elias Appleby guides the protagonist through mysterious passageways and issues ominous warnings.

Crime Writer in Peril

A popular crime novelist becomes entangled in real-life danger while seeking inspiration for her next book.

Questions from the Vault

What is The Wind about? +

The Wind follows a mystery writer who travels to an isolated Greek town for inspiration, only to suspect murder and face deadly winds after dark.

When was The Wind released? +

The Wind was released in 1986.

Who directed The Wind? +

Nico Mastorakis directed The Wind.

How long is The Wind? +

The Wind has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is The Wind? +

The Wind is a horror-thriller.

Where can I watch The Wind? +

The Wind is available to stream on SassyFlix.