Face of Terror
Face of Terror

Face of Terror

1962Movie83 minSpanish

A scientist develops a serum that can eradicate scar tissue. He tries it on a girl with a horribly disfigured face. It succeeds, but then he discovers the girl is an escaped mental patient from a local asylum.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Sergio GriecoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a secluded villa in Italy, only to discover it is plagued by a series of mysterious and violent deaths connected to a local legend. As she delves into the villa's dark past, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, paranoia, and potential supernatural forces. The line between reality and nightmare blurs as she tries to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

This atmospheric Italian horror film, known internationally as 'The Blancheville Monster,' received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its suspenseful build-up and gothic ambiance, though some critics found its plot occasionally convoluted. It is generally regarded as a solid entry in the giallo subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visual style.
  • Appreciated for its suspenseful narrative and gothic horror elements.
  • Some found the plot's complexity and resolution to be less satisfying.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Face of Terror' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is also known by several other titles, including 'The Blancheville Monster,' 'Terror of the Red Death,' and 'The Terror of the House of Blancheville.'

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Fernando Rey is a wheelchair-bound professor who has developed a formula that can heal scar tissue. When he alights upon the badly disfigured "Norma" (Lisa Gaye) he injects her with his serum with almost miraculous results, which he proceed...
slayrrr666

slayrrr666

Attempting to solve a medical conundrum, a doctor tests a special serum to restore a disfigured woman's beauty through a secret surgery only to later realize not only does the serum wear off but his victim is an escaped mental patient and f...