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A mother’s past pact with the devil reawakens as her daughter succumbs to a sinister legacy.

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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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 when her daughter becomes affected by the evil influence of the devil.

Programmer's Pick

With its blend of satanic rituals and motherly regret, Ring of Darkness delivers a sleazy slice of Euro-horror where parental guilt is as chilling as the occult goings-on. Anne Heywood’s Carlotta is stuck between a pentagram and a hard place, while a parade of scantily clad supporting characters keeps the exploitation meter firmly in the red.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Ring of Darkness draws upon the occult to tell the story of Carlotta Rhodes, a woman who once surrendered herself entirely to Satan. Years after renouncing her dark allegiance, Carlotta is forced to reckon with her past when her teenage daughter, Daria, begins demonstrating disturbing traits that suggest the devil’s hand at work. Realizing the gravity of the supernatural threat, Carlotta seeks out the aid of an exorcist in hopes of shielding her daughter from a fate similar to her own. The film weaves together elements of supernatural horror, mother-daughter dynamics, and satanic cults, promising a sinister atmosphere for connoisseurs of Italian exploitation cinema.

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

Cast & Crew

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Director: Pier Carpi Writer: Pier Carpi
Anne Heywood Anne Heywood Carlotta Rhodes Valentina Cortese Valentina Cortese Elena Merrill John Phillip Law John Phillip Law The Exorcist Marisa Mell Marisa Mell Agatha Irene Papas Irene Papas Raffaella Lara Wendel Lara Wendel Daria Rhodes Frank Finlay Frank Finlay Paul Paola Tedesco Paola Tedesco Anna Merrill Ian Bannen Ian Bannen Professor EM Ezio Miani Lucifer West Buchanan West Buchanan Peter Rhodes Carmen Russo Carmen Russo Nude dancer Marina Daunia Marina Daunia Prostitute Patrizia Webley Patrizia Webley Prostitute Sofia Dionisio Sofia Dionisio Sonia Viviani Sonia Viviani Dirce Funari Dirce Funari Anny Papa Anny Papa OM Ofelia Meyer AA Anka Auling RP Rossana Palazzolo MJ Mark Jeremy Stross MB Michel Barnes

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Why Cult

Satanic Pacts & Cults

The film’s engine runs on secret deals with Lucifer and the spectral threat of a Satanic cult, steeped in ritual and diabolic influence.

Italian Exploitation Flavor

Loaded with signature elements of Italian exploitation: erotic dance numbers, nudity, and supernatural power plays.

Mother-Daughter Struggle

At the film’s heart is a desperate mother’s attempt to save her teenager from inheriting her sinful legacy.

Occult & Exorcism Showdown

Expect tense confrontations between evil forces and the ritual rites of exorcism as Carlotta calls in supernatural reinforcements.

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Threat File

Trigger

Carlotta's pact with the devil and her daughter's emerging dark traits

Threat

Evil influence of the devil through a satanic cult

Effect

Corrupts and endangers Carlotta’s daughter

Countermeasure

Calling upon an exorcist

Setting

Within families involved in Satanic rituals

Questions from the Vault

When was Ring of Darkness released? +

Ring of Darkness was released in 1979.

Who directed Ring of Darkness? +

Pier Carpi directed Ring of Darkness.

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.

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