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Inheritance, leprosy, and murder haunt a Scottish castle in this Italian gothic chiller.

THE SEVENTH GRAVE

Who wants to open the seventh grave?

1965 · 1h 17m · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Ghosts and dead bodies infest a small nineteenth-century village. Their souls look for revenge only!

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What is The Seventh Grave about?

The Seventh Grave is a 1965 Italian horror-thriller film directed by Garibaldi Serra Caracciolo about a group of heirs summoned to a Scottish castle for a will reading, only to find themselves ensnared in a web of death, disease, and revenge.

Synopsis

A group of heirs gather in a castle in Scotland for the opening of the will of their wealthy relative, an eccentric doctor called Sir Reginald, who has apparently died from leprosy, but nothing is as it seems.
Details & Specs
Director
Garibaldi Serra Caracciolo
Writers
Alessandro Santini, Antonio Casale, Garibaldi Serra Caracciolo
Release
1965
Runtime
1h 17m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
The Seventh Grave, Original title: La settima tomba

Why Cult

Gothic Castle Mystery

A classic setup: heirs trapped in a Scottish castle, swirling with secrets and suspense.

Leprosy and Revenge

Few horror films dare to mix inheritance intrigue with the specter of leprosy and vengeful spirits.

Italian Giallo Flavor

This early giallo blends gothic horror with a whodunit edge, courtesy of a distinctly Italian sensibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Seventh Grave about? +

The Seventh Grave is about a group of heirs who gather in a Scottish castle for a will reading, only to become entangled in a deadly mystery involving ghosts, revenge, and a supposedly leprous doctor.

When was The Seventh Grave released? +

The Seventh Grave was released in 1965.

Who directed The Seventh Grave? +

The Seventh Grave was directed by Garibaldi Serra Caracciolo.

How long is The Seventh Grave? +

The runtime of The Seventh Grave is 77 minutes.

What genre is The Seventh Grave? +

The Seventh Grave is a horror and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Seventh Grave? +

The Seventh Grave is available to stream on SassyFlix.