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Heartbeat

1983-05-20 · 94 min · ★ 5.3

Horror

Paul Marnac and his infirm wife Geneviève move to his childhood estate in the French countryside. The estate is also the site of the castle inhabited by Paul's ancestor Alaric de Marnac, who was known for brutally slaughtering anyone whom he suspected of infidelity. There is a legend that Alaric rises from the grave to continue his deeds. The estate is currently inhabited by Paul's aunt Maville and cousin Julie. Right after Paul and Geneviève arrive, mysterious things begin to happen. Geneviève begins to wonder if the legend about Alaric is true.

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Directors
Paul Naschy
Production companies
Acónito Films
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul NaschyPaul NaschyPaul / Alaric de Marnac
Julia SalyJulia SalyGeneviève
Lola GaosLola GaosMabile
Silvia MiróMireille
Frances OndivielaJulie
Manuel ZarzoManuel ZarzoDr. Lacombe
José VivóJosé VivóDr. Rigaud
Charly BravoCharly Bravo-
José SacristánJosé SacristánAlain
Salvador SáinzSalvador SáinzPriest
Carole KirkhamAlaric's wife (uncredited)

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