Voice from the Grave
Voice from the Grave

Voice from the Grave

1996Movie86 minEnglish

A segment from the 'Unsolved Mysteries' TV series inspired this story, in which a nurse (Megan Ward) claims that she's possessed by a murdered co-worker's spirit which identifies the killer.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Joe D'AmatoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, tormented by unsettling dreams and visions, inherits an isolated villa. As she begins to uncover the dark secrets of her family's past and the villa's history, she finds herself drawn into a supernatural mystery. The boundaries between reality and delusion blur as the whispers from the grave grow louder, threatening to consume her.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Voice from the Grave' received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated its attempt at atmospheric horror and psychological tension, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying its eerie mood, while others were disappointed by its slow pace and unresolved elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visual style.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and slow-moving plot.
  • Seen as an intriguing but ultimately flawed psychological horror.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce and largely unenthusiastic, with many finding the film's pacing too slow and its narrative difficult to follow. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at suspense but felt the payoff was insufficient.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for being one of the last directed by Italian horror maestro Joe D'Amato, who was prolific in the genre throughout the 70s and 80s.

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