You may have just mortgaged your life.
After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.
Cast
Catriona MacColl
Lucy Boyle
Paolo Malco
Dr. Norman Boyle
Ania Pieroni
Ann, the Babysitter
Giovanni Frezza
Bob Boyle
Silvia Collatina
Mae Freudstein
Dagmar Lassander
Laura Gittleson
Giovanni De Nava
Dr. Freudstein
Gianpaolo Saccarola
Daniel Douglas
Carlo De Mejo
Mr. Wheatley
Kenneth A. Olsen
Harold
Teresa Rossi Passante
Mary Freudstein
Elmer Johnsson
Cemetery Caretaker
Ranieri Ferrara
Victim
Daniela Doria
First Female Victim
Pino Colizzi
Peterson (voice) (uncredited)
Lucio Fulci
Professor Muller (uncredited)
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- Release Date 08/14/1981
- Language Italian
- Director Lucio Fulci
- Editor Vincenzo Tomassi
- Cinematographer Sergio Salvati
- Producer Fabrizio De Angelis
- Company Fulvia Film
- Budget $785,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Aug 14, 1981 | Theatrical | VM18 |
| France | Mar 24, 1982 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Spain | Aug 6, 1982 | Theatrical | 18 |
| DK | Aug 23, 1982 | Theatrical | — |
| Germany | Nov 26, 1982 | Theatrical (West Germany) | 18 |
| Netherlands | Jan 6, 1983 | Theatrical | — |
| PT | Apr 8, 1983 | Theatrical | — |
| United States | Mar 30, 1984 | Theatrical (Limited) (New York City, New York) | NR |
| United States | Jun 1, 1984 | Theatrical | NR |
| Mexico | Oct 17, 1987 | Theatrical | — |
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