The Black Belly of the Tarantula
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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 38mR 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

Giancarlo Giannini

Inspector Tellini

Lead
Claudine Auger

Claudine Auger

Laura

Barbara Bouchet

Barbara Bouchet

Maria Zani

Rossella Falk

Rossella Falk

Franca Valentino

Silvano Tranquilli

Silvano Tranquilli

Paolo Zani

Annabella Incontrera

Annabella Incontrera

Mirta Ricci

Ezio Marano

Ezio Marano

Masseur

Barbara Bach

Barbara Bach

Jenny

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paolo Cavara's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Black Belly of the Tarantula is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker