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Web of the Spider
“Based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Night of the Living Dead"”
5.8 / 10• 1971• 1h 42m•R• Italian
Horror
Storyline
Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allan Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle
Cast & Crew
Anthony Franciosa
Alan Foster
Lead
Michèle Mercier
Elisabeth Blackwood
Klaus Kinski
Edgar Allan Poe
Peter Carsten
Dr. Carmus
Silvano Tranquilli
William Perkins
KF
Karin Field
Julia
Irina Maleeva
Elsie Perkins
Raf Baldassarre
Herbert
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antonio Margheriti's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Web of the Spider is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
