Ring of Darkness
Ring of Darkness

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Ring of Darkness

1979
Movie
106 min
Italian

Once a Satanist who surrendered her soul and body to the devil himself, Carlotta Rhodes begins to regret her tryst with Lucifer when her teenage daughter, Daria, starts showing the evil influence of dear old Dad. Convinced that she can stop the devil's power on earth, Carlotta calls upon an exorcist for help.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Diane, inherits a remote mansion from a recently deceased aunt she never knew. Upon arriving, she discovers the house is filled with dark secrets and a malevolent presence. As strange occurrences escalate, Diane must uncover the truth about her family's past and the curse that haunts the estate before it consumes her entirely.

Critical Reception

Ring of Darkness was a made-for-television horror film that received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension, many found the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. It is largely forgotten within the broader horror genre, often overshadowed by more impactful films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at gothic atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and uninspired scares.

  • Often described as a forgettable television horror movie.

Google audience: Audience reception for Ring of Darkness is largely unavailable due to its status as a made-for-television film from a bygone era. It did not gain significant traction or lasting discussion among viewers.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and critical reception, Susan Lucci, who stars as the protagonist, was already a prominent soap opera actress at the time of this film's release.

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