Stranded travelers, a haunted mansion, and giallo-tinged supernatural chills await inside.
SOMETHING CREEPING IN THE DARK
Exorcism... The Occult... A horror-filled night in a house of terror!
A group of stranded travelers takes refuge in an old abandoned house, only to find out that they are not the only residents of the building.
From the vault: Sometimes the real terror is being stuck with strangers in the Italian countryside.
If you like your haunted houses with a side of giallo and don’t mind a little low-budget fog creeping in, Mario Colucci serves up just the right amount of menace and mystery. With stranded strangers, ghostly goings-on, and a rainstorm that refuses to quit, this Italian oddity rewards patient viewers with a mood that lingers long after the credits.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Something Creeping in the Dark is a 1971 Italian horror-thriller film directed by Mario Colucci about a group of stranded travelers who take refuge in an abandoned house, only to discover they are not alone.
Synopsis
This rather obscure film is one of those giallo-like chillers with supernatural attitudes. This time, the threatened people are gathered in a house that seems to be haunted by a ghost. It’s a strange and fairly low-budget film that manages to keep one interested and thrilled thanks to some haunting atmosphere and creepy moments, yet it doesn’t quite leave one gasping for breath.
Why Cult
The film blends Italian giallo elements with supernatural horror, creating a unique mix of suspense and eerie atmosphere.
Expect creaking floors, ominous portraits, and a classic ghostly setting as a group of strangers is trapped in a storm-lashed mansion.
A diverse group of characters—ranging from escaped prisoners to police inspectors—must survive a night of mounting fear and suspicion.
Occult rituals and a séance up the tension, fueling both the whodunit and the spectral suspense.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Something Creeping in the Dark about? +
A group of stranded travelers takes shelter in an abandoned house, where they encounter supernatural forces and discover they may not be alone.
When was Something Creeping in the Dark released? +
Something Creeping in the Dark was released in 1971.
Who directed Something Creeping in the Dark? +
Mario Colucci directed Something Creeping in the Dark.
How long is Something Creeping in the Dark? +
The film runs for 95 minutes.
What genre is Something Creeping in the Dark? +
It is a horror and thriller film.
