Murder Obsession (1981) Horror Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical Feb 24, 1981 (US) | Genres Horror, Mystery | Runtime 1h 37m
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Murder Obsession Plot Synopsis:

Michael is a successful actor, but he has a scandal in his past: at a tender age he knifed his father to death. He and his girlfriend Deborah go to his mother's for the weekend, and are joined by the director and others from a recent film project. But they are given a rather cool reception by the superstitious housekeeper Oliver. Soon rude things begin happening to some of the guests, and Michael fears a repeat of his nightmare past is in progress.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Michael is a successful actor, but he has a scandal in his past: at a tender age he knifed his father to death...

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Murder Obsession Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 97 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Mystery
Directors: Riccardo Freda
Stars: Stefano Patrizi, Martine Brochard, Henri Garcin, Laura Gemser, John Richardson … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 24, 1981
Language: Italian
Country: Italy, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Murder Obsession Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 24, 1981, DVD: Aug 06, 2019
Writers: Antonio Cesare Corti, Riccardo Freda
Producers: Enzo Boetani, Giuseppe Collura, Simon Mizrahi
Musicians: Franco Mannino, Carlo Maria Cordio
Cinematographers: Cristiano Pogany
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