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Satanic pacts and supernatural menace haunt a mother desperate to save her daughter.

RING OF DARKNESS

1979 · 1h 46m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

Four women make a pact with the Devil. The 13-year-old daughter of one of them has begun to shown signs of a dark nature which causes preoccupation and somewhat regret on her mother.

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Proof that every family has its secrets—some just involve the Devil.

Programmer's Pick

Ring of Darkness trades in black masses and family melodrama, serving up occult exploitation with an international cast led by Anne Heywood and Valentina Cortese. With a plot swirling around Satanic rituals, evil offspring, and an exorcist played by John Phillip Law, it’s one for fans of Euro-horror’s more decadent, delirious corners.

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Quick Answer
What is Ring of Darkness about?

Ring of Darkness is a 1979 United Kingdom-Italy horror film directed by Pier Carpi about a former Satanist who seeks help from an exorcist when her daughter's evil tendencies emerge.

Details & Specs
Director
Pier Carpi
Writer
Pier Carpi
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 46m
Country
United Kingdom, Italy
Language
English, Italian
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Mørkets ring, Satan's Wife, Circle of Fear, Ring of Darkness, Original title: Un'ombra nell'ombra

Synopsis

Once a Satanist who surrendered her soul and body to the devil himself, Carlotta Rhodes begins to regret her tryst with Lucifer when her teenage daughter, Daria, starts showing the evil influence of dear old Dad. Convinced that she can stop the devil's power on earth, Carlotta calls upon an exorcist for help.

Why Cult

Satanic Family Drama

A mother’s regret over a devilish pact turns personal when her daughter starts showing signs of supernatural evil.

Euro Exploitation Cast

Anne Heywood, Valentina Cortese, and Marisa Mell headline a swirl of exorcists, cultists, and supernatural intrigue.

Occult Exploitation Flair

From satanic rituals to erotic dances, this film leans hard into the lurid side of late-70s Italian exploitation.

Devilish Daughter

The evil influence of Lucifer manifests in a 13-year-old, raising the stakes for maternal redemption.

Questions from the Vault

What is Ring of Darkness about? +

Ring of Darkness follows Carlotta Rhodes, a former Satanist, as she seeks to save her daughter from the evil influence of Lucifer with the help of an exorcist.

Who directed Ring of Darkness? +

Ring of Darkness was directed by Pier Carpi.

When was Ring of Darkness released? +

Ring of Darkness was released in 1979.

How long is Ring of Darkness? +

Ring of Darkness has a runtime of 106 minutes.

What genre is Ring of Darkness? +

Ring of Darkness is a horror film.

Where can I watch Ring of Darkness? +

You can watch Ring of Darkness on SassyFlix.