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The Red Queen Kills Seven Times

Name: The Red Queen Kills Seven Times
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1972-08-18
Cast: Barbara Bouchet, Ugo Pagliai, Marina Malfatti, Marino Masé, Pia Giancaro

1972 | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With 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 Frenzy, start here.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off: It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

After the death of their grandfather, two sisters inherit their family castle, which is said to be haunted by the Red Queen, whom legend says claims seven lives every hundred years. When a mysterious woman in a red cloak starts targeting their circle of friends, the sisters begin to suspect there might be some truth to the legend.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
6.8 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 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emilio P. Miraglia

Barbara BouchetKitty Wildenbrück
Ugo PagliaiMartin Hoffmann
Marina MalfattiFranziska Wildenbrück
Marino MaséPolice Inspector
Pia GiancaroRosemary
Sybil DanningLulu Palm
Nino KordaHerbet Zieler
Fabrizio MorescoPeter
Rudolf SchündlerTobias Wildenbrück
Maria Antonietta Guido