A Venetian villa harbors secrets as a child's imaginary friend stirs up a storm of eerie happenings.
A WHISPER IN THE DARK
Martino is a young child who claims to have an invisible friend called Luca. His parents assume it is just a game, but strange things start to happen.
When your kid's imaginary friend starts causing real trouble, it's time to call more than just a nanny.
If you think imaginary friends are harmless, this Venetian giallo will change your tune. Marcello Aliprandi crafts a moody, unsettling mystery where childhood fantasy bleeds into adult paranoia, set against the backdrop of a lavish Italian mansion and a family slowly unraveling.
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A Whisper in the Dark is a 1976 Italian drama, horror, and mystery film directed by Marcello Aliprandi about a young boy whose claim of having an invisible friend leads his family into a web of inexplicable and sinister events.
- Director
- Marcello Aliprandi
- Writers
- Nicolò Rienzi, Maria Teresa Rienzi
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- A Whisper in the Dark, Un murmure dans l'obscurité, Sapat u tami, Ein Schrei im Nebel, Un sussurro nel buio, Original title: Un sussurro nel buio
Synopsis
Why Cult
Set in an atmospheric Venetian villa, the film weaves supernatural elements and psychological suspense into its Italian setting.
Blending traditional giallo stylings with a focus on family relationships, the film offers a unique twist on Italian genre conventions.
Features a striking cast including John Phillip Law, Nathalie Delon, and Joseph Cotten, bringing together European and American talent.
The plot hinges on a child's invisible companion, blurring the lines between innocent fantasy and chilling reality.
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Questions from the Vault
What is A Whisper in the Dark about? +
A Whisper in the Dark follows a young boy in Venice whose claim of having an invisible friend unleashes a series of mysterious and disturbing events in his family.
When was A Whisper in the Dark released? +
A Whisper in the Dark was released in 1976.
Who directed A Whisper in the Dark? +
A Whisper in the Dark was directed by Marcello Aliprandi.
How long is A Whisper in the Dark? +
A Whisper in the Dark has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is A Whisper in the Dark? +
A Whisper in the Dark is a drama, horror, and mystery film.
Where can I watch A Whisper in the Dark? +
You can watch A Whisper in the Dark on SassyFlix.