A blind boy's visions and a sinister pregnancy haunt the decaying canals of Venice.

DAMNED IN VENICE

She gave birth to a son in the name of Satan. Madness or reality... Judge for yourself... A film you will never forget...

1978 · 01:35:00 · NR · Horror / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

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What is Damned in Venice about?

Damned in Venice is a 1978 Italian horror-mystery film directed by Ugo Liberatore about a blind boy in a rundown Venetian hotel who receives a vision warning of the birth of the Antichrist as his sister mysteriously becomes pregnant.

The SassyFlix Take

Venice has never looked more bleak than in this neglected Italian gothic where visions of the Antichrist clash with some truly oppressive hotel décor. If decayed grandeur, a dash of gore, and a generous helping of female nudity are your thing, Damned in Venice delivers—all wrapped in a fog of paranoia and twisted family ties.

From the Vault

Proof that Venice isn’t all gondolas and romance—sometimes it’s Satanic cults and sibling drama.

Why Watch It

Venetian Gothic Mood

The film’s gloomy, decayed hotel setting in Venice oozes gothic atmosphere and sets the stage for supernatural unease.

Apocalyptic Visions

A blind boy’s prophetic warning about the Antichrist ratchets up the dread, mixing religious horror with teenage paranoia.

Cult Cast Cameos

Spot Olga Karlatos and Lorraine De Selle—familiar faces from 'Zombi 2'—appearing in small but memorable roles.

Gore and Nudity

Not for the faint of heart: the film features some shocking violence and a notable amount of female nudity, true to its exploitation roots.

About This Film

A blind boy, who lives alone with his mean sister in a rundown hotel in Venice, receives a vision that warns him of the upcoming birth of the Antichrist. Soon, his sister mysteriously becomes pregnant. “Damned in Venice” is a neglected gem. It offers some genuine shocks and a nice amount of female nudity. The Venetian location sets are gloomy, decayed and oppressive and there is a bit of gore including pretty nasty scene of child murder. It’s great to see Lorraine DeSelle and Olga Karlatos of “Zombi 2” fame in the small roles.

Film Details

Director Ugo Liberatore

Writers Ottavio Alessi, Roberto Gandus, Ugo Liberatore, Domenico Rafele

Keywords

Female Nudity Murder Female Rear Nudity Female Topless Nudity Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Violence Female Frontal Nudity Blood Death Sex Gore Prostitute Corpse Blonde Decapitation Suicide Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship Fire Dog Cemetery Impalement Occult Priest Brother Sister Relationship Boy Funeral Boat Hotel Snake Church Brothel Water Italy Rat Hanging Paranoia Marriage Dream Sequence Murder Of A Child Blindness Artist Resurrection Baby Teenage Protagonist Satanic Cult Birthday Party Dinner Italian Gothic Childbirth

Also Known As

Die Wiege des Teufels, Blint offer i Venedig, Die Hölle schickt ihren Sohn, Blind Offer, Blindt offer i Venedig, Damned in Venice, Venetian Black, Original title: Nero veneziano

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damned in Venice about? +

Damned in Venice follows a blind boy living with his cruel sister in a rundown Venetian hotel, where he receives a vision foretelling the birth of the Antichrist and his sister suddenly becomes pregnant.

When was Damned in Venice released? +

Damned in Venice was released in 1978.

Who directed Damned in Venice? +

Ugo Liberatore directed Damned in Venice.

How long is Damned in Venice? +

Damned in Venice has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Damned in Venice? +

Damned in Venice is a horror and mystery film.