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A deadly pact spirals into seaside terror when a killer's grisly cargo goes missing.

THE KILLER MUST KILL AGAIN

1975 · 1h 30m · NR · Crime / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Giorgio is a greedy adulterer who makes a deal with a serial killer to dispose of his wealthy wife, Nora. Unfortunately, a thrill-seeking young couple steal the killer's car with Nora's corpse in the trunk, ending up at a run-down seaside villa.

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The Killer Must Kill Again is a 1975 Italian-French crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Luigi Cozzi about a man who hires a serial killer to murder his wife, only for the killer's plans to unravel when a young couple steal his car—with the corpse inside.

Synopsis

Giorgio is a greedy adulterer who makes a deal with a serial killer (Michel Antoine) to dispose of his wealthy wife, Nora. Unfortunately, a thrill-seeking young couple steal the killer's car with Nora's corpse in the trunk, ending up at a run-down seaside villa. The killer follows their trail and eventually finds them, violently raping the young girl when he finds her alone, then he kills her boyfriend upon his return. Now the young girl is left to fend for herself against the merciless killer.

 
Details & Specs
Director
Luigi Cozzi
Writers
Adriano Bolzoni, Luigi Cozzi, Daniele Del Giudice
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Italy, France
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Il ragno, The Killer Must Strike Again, Ο δολοφόνος ξαναχτυπά, The Dark Is Death's Friend, Убийца должен убить снова, Matador Implacável

Why Cult

Killer on the Hunt

A serial killer tracks down his stolen car—and the unsuspecting couple who took it—setting off a brutal chain of events.

Giallo-Style Mayhem

Classic Italian crime and horror collide, blending greed, murder, and perverse thrills in true 1970s giallo fashion.

Seaside Villa Setting

The action unfolds in a run-down villa by the sea, adding atmosphere and isolation to the escalating violence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Killer Must Kill Again about? +

The Killer Must Kill Again follows a man who hires a serial killer to murder his wife, only for the plan to unravel when a couple steal the killer's car with the corpse inside, leading to a violent pursuit.

When was The Killer Must Kill Again released? +

The Killer Must Kill Again was released in 1975.

Who directed The Killer Must Kill Again? +

The Killer Must Kill Again was directed by Luigi Cozzi.

How long is The Killer Must Kill Again? +

The Killer Must Kill Again has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Killer Must Kill Again? +

The Killer Must Kill Again is a crime, horror, and thriller film.