Parody meets peril as an old dark house hides a deadly prophecy and a hidden treasure.
ALL THE SOULS... EXCEPT THE DEAD
Dante arrives at the castle of the recently deceased Marquis Zanetti to sell a book which contains a prophecy that the death of nine members of the Zanetti family will reveal a hidden treasure.
Proof that in Italian cinema, inheritance disputes and death go hand-in-hand with punchlines.
Pupi Avati throws a sly wink at the giallo and old dark house traditions, blending parody, whodunnit suspense, and dark comedy as a hapless book seller finds himself surrounded by eccentric heirs and a suspicious body count. If you like your chills with a side of parody and a dash of Italian flair, this one’s got your name on the will.
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All The Souls... Except the Dead is a 1977 Italian comedy-horror-thriller directed by Pupi Avati about a book seller entangled in a deadly prophecy at a noble family's castle.
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Writers
- Gianni Cavina, Pupi Avati, Maurizio Costanzo, Antonio Avati
- Release
- 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- English, Italian
- Also Known As
- Neun Leichen hat die Woche, All the Souls... Except the Dead, All Deceased... Except the Dead, Original title: Tutti defunti... tranne i morti
Synopsis
Why Cult
This film lampoons classic whodunnit and giallo tropes with a uniquely Italian comedic twist.
Set in a sprawling castle full of secrets, the setting channels the moody charm of old dark house mysteries.
A prophecy foretelling nine family deaths for treasure stirs up both laughs and suspicion among the eccentric Zanetti clan.
A quirky roster of characters—from the book seller to the bizarre heirs—keeps the intrigue lively and unpredictable.
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What is All The Souls... Except the Dead about? +
It's a 1977 Italian film where a book seller arrives at a noble family's castle and uncovers a prophecy predicting nine deaths will reveal a hidden treasure.
Who directed All The Souls... Except the Dead? +
Pupi Avati directed All The Souls... Except the Dead.
How long is All The Souls... Except the Dead? +
The film runs for 105 minutes.
What genre is All The Souls... Except the Dead? +
It is a comedy, horror, and thriller film.
Where can I watch All The Souls... Except the Dead? +
All The Souls... Except the Dead is available to stream on SassyFlix.