Necropolis
Necropolis

Necropolis

1970Movie116 minItalian

Frankenstein's monster gropes towards the awareness that his mind is a universe; Attila, naked on a white horse, liberates his people from their ignominy; the ultra-caustic Viva bemoans the frustrations of married life and drifts into the elegiac persona of the Bloody Countess Bathory; Louis Waldon is a hip American tourist searching for the (missing) Mona Lisa.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Franco BrocaniGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

In a desolate Italian village, a young woman inherits a mysterious mansion filled with strange rituals and a dark family history. She soon discovers that her inheritance comes with a terrifying curse connected to an ancient evil dwelling beneath the estate. As she delves deeper into the secrets of Necropolis, she finds herself entangled in a web of supernatural horror and madness.

Critical Reception

Necropolis received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some appreciated its atmospheric horror and gothic elements, many critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Its low budget and sometimes amateurish execution also detracted from its overall impact, making it a lesser-known entry in the 70s horror landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at gothic atmosphere and unsettling imagery.
  • Criticized for a muddled plot and slow, disjointed pacing.
  • Seen as an interesting but ultimately flawed cult horror film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a film that appeals to niche horror fans for its peculiar atmosphere and bizarre narrative, though many find it confusing and unengaging.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be an anthology film with segments directed by different filmmakers, but eventually became a feature directed solely by Franco Brocani.

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