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Horror Cult Classic

Inheritance turns sinister in a castle plagued by nightmares, hooded figures, and Gothic traps.

THE DOLL OF SATAN

1969 · 01:30:00 · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A couple inherits a castle from her late uncle's will. Despite pressure to sell, she hesitates. Unexplained occurrences target her as strange events unfold at the castle.

Quick Answer
What is The Doll of Satan about?

The Doll of Satan is a 1969 Italian horror-thriller directed by Ferruccio Casapinta about Elisabeth, who inherits a castle haunted by eerie legends, erotic nightmares, and a plot against her life.

Key Facts
Director
Ferruccio Casapinta
Writers
Alfredo Medori, Carlo M. Lori, Ferruccio Casapinta, Giorgio Cristallini
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Satan's Doll, The Doll of Satan, Der Satan ohne Gesicht, Original title: La bambola di Satana

The SassyFlix Take

Giallo meets Gothic in this Italian oddity where topless nightmares, inheritance anxiety, and a torture dungeon all share billing. Ferruccio Casapinta serves up a haunted castle and enough hooded figures to give your trust issues trust issues.
From the Vault

If your inheritance includes a cursed castle, maybe read the fine print.

Why Cult

Gothic Castle Inheritance

The film centers on Elisabeth's return to her family's castle, where legends, inheritance intrigue, and ghost stories loom as large as the stone walls.

Erotic Nightmares & Dungeon Torments

Elisabeth's nights are plagued with erotically charged dreams and real-life torture in the castle's dank dungeon—classic Euro-horror excess.

Giallo-Gothic Blend

Melding Giallo style with Gothic horror, the film features masked intruders, impalements, and sinister will-readings in fog-drenched halls.

Unusual Heroine in Jeopardy

Elisabeth faces everything from drugged drinks to being chained up, with her agency at the mercy of schemers, ghosts, and the occasional hero dog.

About This Film

Following the death of her uncle, Elisabeth returns to her family's castle for the reading of his will. She is informed of legends about the castle's ghost and experiences erotically charged nightmares, before being kidnapped by a hooded figure and tortured in the dungeon. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Jack suspects a plot to gain Elisabeth's inheritance and begins his own investigation...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Doll of Satan about? +

The Doll of Satan follows Elisabeth as she returns to her inherited family castle, only to encounter ghostly legends, erotic nightmares, and a plot to steal her inheritance.

Who directed The Doll of Satan? +

The Doll of Satan was directed by Ferruccio Casapinta.

How long is The Doll of Satan? +

The Doll of Satan runs for 90 minutes.

What genre is The Doll of Satan? +

The Doll of Satan is a horror-thriller blending elements of Giallo and Gothic horror.

Where can I watch The Doll of Satan? +

The Doll of Satan is available to stream on SassyFlix.