Based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Night of the Living Dead"

Web of the Spider

5.8 (36 votes)• 1971• 102m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allan Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle

Production Details

Languages: Italian

Director: Antonio Margheriti

Starring Cast: Anthony Franciosa, Michèle Mercier, Klaus Kinski, Peter Carsten, Silvano Tranquilli, Karin Field

Cast

Anthony Franciosa

Alan Foster

Michèle Mercier

Elisabeth Blackwood

Klaus Kinski

Edgar Allan Poe

Peter Carsten

Dr. Carmus

Silvano Tranquilli

William Perkins

Karin Field

Julia

Irina Maleeva

Elsie Perkins

Raf Baldassarre

Herbert

Enrico Osterman

Lord Thomas Blackwood

Marco Bonetti

Maurice

Vittorio Fanfoni

Carla Mancini

Romalı Perihan

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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