Inheritance turns sinister as Elizabeth faces eerie schemes in her uncle’s haunted castle.
THE DOLL OF SATAN
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
The Doll of Satan is a 1969 Italian horror-thriller film directed by Ferruccio Casapinta about a young woman who inherits her late uncle’s castle, only to be targeted by sinister forces intent on forcing her to sell.
Programmer's Pick
Gothic gloom, masked figures, and a side order of uranium lust—The Doll of Satan has all the ornate trappings of classic Italian horror, right down to the shadowy corridors and scheming lovers. Expect more than just creaking doors: inheritance has never felt so perilous or so stylish.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- 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
Cast & Crew
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The action unfolds in a sprawling, haunted castle filled with secretive staff, atmospheric corridors, and suspicious guests.
The film delivers signature giallo elements: masked intruders, erotic dreams, and elaborate murder plots, all with that late-60s Italian flair.
Sinister machinations and double-crosses power the story, as Elizabeth is pressured to give up her castle by those who may not be what they seem.
From erotic dreams to dangerous liaisons, the film weaves in sensuality and peril with a distinctly European touch.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Elizabeth inherits her uncle's castle
Scheming lovers orchestrating supernatural hoaxes
Psychological torment and murder to force a sale
Gothic Italian castle
Questions from the Vault
When was The Doll of Satan released? +
The Doll of Satan was released in 1969.
Who directed The Doll of Satan? +
Ferruccio Casapinta directed The Doll of Satan.
How long is The Doll of Satan? +
The Doll of Satan has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is The Doll of Satan? +
The Doll of Satan is a horror-thriller film.
Where can I watch The Doll of Satan? +
You can watch The Doll of Satan on SassyFlix.
How is Elizabeth pressured to sell her uncle’s castle? +
Elizabeth faces eerie events and ghostly warnings orchestrated by Mrs. Carroll and Mr. Reynaud, who aim to scare her into selling the property cheaply.