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The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

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1971 | 102 min | Mystery, Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 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.

A rich, mentally-unstable man with a penchant for playing deadly S&M games with women who resemble his dead wife, sparks off a chain of bizarre events after getting remarried.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emilio P. Miraglia

  • Anthony SteffenLord Alan Cunningham
  • Marina MalfattiGladys Cunningham
  • Enzo TarascioGeorge Harriman
  • Giacomo Rossi StuartDr. Richard Timberlane
  • Umberto RahoFarley
  • Roberto MalderaAlbert
  • Joan C. DavisAunt Agatha
  • Erika BlancSusie
  • Ettore BevilacquaIl custode del cimitero
  • Brizio Montinaro