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61% Critic Match
The Black Belly of the Tarantula
“With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!”
6.1 / 10• 1971• 1h 38m•R• Italian
HorrorMysteryThriller
Storyline
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
Cast & Crew
Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Tellini
Lead
Claudine Auger
Laura
Barbara Bouchet
Maria Zani
Rossella Falk
Franca Valentino
Silvano Tranquilli
Paolo Zani
Annabella Incontrera
Mirta Ricci
Ezio Marano
Masseur
Barbara Bach
Jenny
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paolo Cavara's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Black Belly of the Tarantula is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
