

Beyond the Darkness
1979-11-15 · 94 min · ★ 6.5
A disturbed young embalmer digs the grave of his recently deceased girlfriend and brings her body to his family villa with help from his strange housekeeper. But his bouts of insanity are just beginning.
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- Directors
- Joe D'Amato
- Production companies
- D.R. Comunicazioni di massa
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kieran CanterFrank Wyler
Cinzia MonrealeAnna Völkl / Elena Völkl
Franca StoppiIris
Simonetta AllodiDisco GirlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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