Raphaël Delpard, a French filmmaker, made his mark in 1980 with Night of Death!, where he served as both director and writer. This film encapsulates the essence of exploitation cinema, blending horror with a provocative narrative that resonates with cult film enthusiasts. Delpard's work in Night of Death! showcases his ability to craft a chilling atmosphere while exploring themes of mortality and the grotesque, solidifying his place in the realm of grindhouse cinema.
Night of Death!
There's something strange going on at Deadlock House, a secluded French retirement home.The residents seem like nice people, but employees are disappearing and the whole place seems a bit odd. The boarders are vegetarian, the house director plays the same creepy tune on the piano over and over again, and one man, in particular, seems overly violent and aggressive. Unfortunately for Martine, the new staff nurse, she's about to discover the horrifying secret of Deadlock House, a secret so horrifying, she may not live to see the dawn.
