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Five Dolls for an August Moon

Seen it?

1970 | 82 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 22 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

A wealthy playboy gathers a group of bourgeois friends at his isolated beach house for a weekend of relaxation. When bodies start pilling up, they realize they’re trapped with a killer in their midst, sending them in a frenzy to figure out who amongst them is killing the others before they are killed next.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Bava

  • Ira von FürstenbergTrudy Farrell
  • Edwige FenechMarie Chaney
  • Howard RossJack Davidson
  • Helena RoneePeggy Davidson
  • Teodoro CorràGeorge Stark
  • Ely GalleaniIsabel
  • Edith MeloniJill Stark
  • Mauro BoscoCharles
  • Maurice PoliNick Chaney
  • William BergerProf. Gerry Farrell