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Five teens, one cursed crypt, and a treasure that comes with undead strings attached.

GRAVEYARD DISTURBANCE

1987 · 1h 30m · NR · Horror / TV Movie · IMDB TMDB

Five young robbers spend a whole night in a dark catacomb to win a priceless treasure. They will have to fight against lots of ferocious zombies and vampires. At the end they will meet the Death in person!

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What is Graveyard Disturbance about?

Graveyard Disturbance is a 1987 Italian horror TV movie directed by Lamberto Bava about five teen friends who, after shoplifting, accept a challenge to spend the night in a cursed cemetery crypt for the promise of treasure.

Programmer's Pick

Only in a Lamberto Bava horror could a petty crime escalate this quickly into a graveyard showdown with zombies and vampires. Shoplifting was the least of their worries once the crypt doors shut behind them.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Graveyard Disturbance sets a group of five young friends on a misadventure after a shoplifting spree leads them to an eerie countryside cemetery. The teens arrive at a mysterious tavern where they're tempted by the bartender’s challenge: survive an entire night within the crypt’s gothic catacombs, and a hidden treasure awaits. The setup promises plenty of atmospheric chills, as the group must rely on each other to endure an ominous night surrounded by centuries of the undead. With classic horror trappings—creepy cemeteries, crypts, and the lure of cursed riches—the film serves up a playful blend of scares and supernatural suspense rooted in the Italian genre tradition.

Details & Specs

Director
Lamberto Bava
Writers
Lamberto Bava, Dardano Sacchetti
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Horror, TV Movie
Also Known As
Die Gruft - Zombies des Grauens, L'antichambre de l'enfer, Zombies des Grauens, Outretombe, Graveyard Disturbance, Die Gruft

Why This Matters

This 1987 television film is directed by Lamberto Bava, a filmmaker known for his work in Italian genre cinema.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Lamberto Bava Writers: Lamberto Bava +1 more
GL Gregory Lech Thaddeus Robin Lea Martino Lea Martino Tina Beatrice Ring Beatrice Ring Micky Gianmarco Tognazzi Gianmarco Tognazzi Johnny Lino Salemme Lino Salemme Tavern Keeper GS Gianpaolo Saccarola Mann in Taverne Lamberto Bava Lamberto Bava Shop Keeper Karl Zinny Karl Zinny David

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Why Cult

Gothic Cemetery Setting

A sprawling, atmospheric cemetery and crypt make for the ultimate stage for supernatural mischief and undead mayhem.

Treasure Hunt Challenge

The teens risk their lives in a cat-and-mouse game for a 'priceless treasure'—if they can survive the night.

Undead Adversaries

Zombies and vampires lurk in the crypt, offering a mix of classic creature threats sure to test each character’s nerves.

Lamberto Bava TV Horror

A made-for-TV shocker from Italy’s genre maestro, blending exploitation elements and giallo twists for late-night fun.

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Threat File

Trigger

Teens accept tavern challenge to stay in crypt

Threat

Zombies and vampires in the catacombs

Effect

Attack the intruders who seek the treasure

Setting

Cemetery catacombs

Questions from the Vault

When was Graveyard Disturbance released? +

Graveyard Disturbance was released in 1987.

Who directed Graveyard Disturbance? +

Graveyard Disturbance was directed by Lamberto Bava.

How long is Graveyard Disturbance? +

The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Graveyard Disturbance? +

Graveyard Disturbance is a horror TV movie.

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