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Family curses, thunderous storms, and a disfigured count haunt a Gothic manor on the eve of a deadly birthday.

THE BLANCHEVILLE MONSTER

1963 · 1h 27m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

The beautiful young daughter of a crazed count fears that she will fall victim to the family curse - to be sacrificed to fulfill an ancient family legend.

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Proof that storm clouds and family drama never go out of style in a proper Gothic manor.

Programmer's Pick

Gothic horror fans, rejoice: The Blancheville Monster serves up a castle full of suspicious strangers, a cursed heiress, and enough thunder and rain to soak your mood to the bone. Alberto De Martino leans all the way into moody atmospherics and family dysfunction, making this a fine specimen of vintage Euro-horror.

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Quick Answer
What is The Blancheville Monster about?

The Blancheville Monster is a 1963 Spanish-Italian horror film directed by Alberto De Martino about Emilie De Blancheville, who returns to her ancestral castle only to face a family curse that threatens her life before her 21st birthday.

Details & Specs
Director
Alberto De Martino
Writers
Bruno Corbucci, Giovanni Grimaldi, Sergio Corbucci, Natividad Zaro
Release
1963
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
Spain, Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Démoniac, Edgar Allan Poe's Horror: The Blancheville Monster, Original title: Horror

Synopsis

Emilie De Blancheville returns to her family's castle and finds drastic changes: her brother Roderic is now in charge of the estate; the servants have all died and been replaced by new staff members, who are cold and unfamiliar; and her father, Count Blancheville, has been horribly disfigured and now lives secluded in one of the castle's isolated towers. The Count believes the Blanchevilles are under a family curse, which can only be lifted if Emilie dies before her 21st birthday, five days away. When the Count escapes from the tower, Emily realizes her life is in danger.

Why Cult

Gothic Castle Atmosphere

Set in a brooding manor beset by storms, the film delivers classic Gothic chills and ominous weather at every turn.

Family Curse Premise

The plot centers on a deadly family legend requiring the sacrifice of the young heiress before her 21st birthday.

Eccentric Aristocrats

Disfigured counts, scheming relatives, and mysterious servants populate the Blancheville estate, turning every family reunion into a suspenseful event.

Moody 1960s Euro-Horror

A Spanish-Italian production boasting atmospheric visuals and the unmistakable style of early '60s continental horror.

Questions from the Vault

What is The Blancheville Monster about? +

The Blancheville Monster follows Emilie De Blancheville as she returns to her ancestral castle and discovers a deadly family curse that puts her life at risk before her 21st birthday.

When was The Blancheville Monster released? +

The Blancheville Monster was released in 1963.

Who directed The Blancheville Monster? +

The Blancheville Monster was directed by Alberto De Martino.

How long is The Blancheville Monster? +

The Blancheville Monster has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is The Blancheville Monster? +

The Blancheville Monster is a horror film.

Where can I watch The Blancheville Monster? +

The Blancheville Monster is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Themes & Keywords

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