The Black Belly of the Tarantula
Seen it?1971 | 98 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Dressed to Kill, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paolo Cavara
- Giancarlo GianniniInspector Tellini
- Claudine AugerLaura
- Barbara BouchetMaria Zani
- Rossella FalkFranca Valentino
- Silvano TranquilliPaolo Zani
- Annabella IncontreraMirta Ricci
- Ezio MaranoMasseur
- Barbara BachJenny
- Stefania SandrelliAnna Tellini
- Giancarlo PreteMario