Horror ·Mystery ·Thriller · France · 1971 · 1h 38m

The Black Belly of the Tarantula

La tarantola dal ventre nero

The Black Belly of the Tarantula poster
Director
Paolo Cavara
Cast
Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Tellini Claudine Auger as Laura Barbara Bouchet as Maria Zani Rossella Falk as Franca Valentino Silvano Tranquilli as Paolo Zani Annabella Incontrera as Mirta Ricci
Crew
Marcello Gatti — Director of Photography Mario Morra — Editor Ennio Morricone — Original Music Composer Lucile Laks — Screenplay Marcello Danon — Story Marcello Danon — Producer
Tagline

With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!

Synopsis

Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.

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Mood & Themes
hatescapelightvictimknifestalkerpunishmentwhodunitspatarantulawasplust
Key Collaborators
Paolo Cavara Director Marcello Gatti Director of Photography Mario Morra Editor Ennio Morricone Original Music Composer Lucile Laks Screenplay Marcello Danon Story Marcello Danon Producer Fiorella Gaetano Costume Design
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