Night of the Scorpion
La casa de las muertas vivientes
Synopsis
This Spanish-Italian co-production tells the story of a man who feels deep guilt for the death of his wife: he, an alcoholic, is convinced that he accidentally caused her fatal fall in their house while he was drunk. He finds a new wife, but he is unable to cope with his first wife's death. Furthermore, the maid and his sister do not accept the new woman in the household. After a while, bodies begin turn up ... and the grave of the man's first wife is empty!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Balcázar
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfonso Balcázar
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- La casa de las muertas vivientes
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Balcázar, International Apollo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Balcázar
Alfonso Balcázar, José Ramón Larraz, Giovanni Simonelli
Piero Piccioni
Teresa Alcocer
Antonio Liza
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Simonelli
Writer
Teresa Alcocer
Editor
Alfonso Balcázar
Director
Alfonso Balcázar
Screenplay
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BD Release: 1971-1975
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Scorpion
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What is Night of the Scorpion about?
This Spanish-Italian co-production tells the story of a man who feels deep guilt for the death of his wife: he, an alcoholic, is convinced that he accidentally caused her fatal fall in their house while he was drunk. He finds a new wife, but he is unable to cope with his first wife's death. Furthermore, the maid and his sister do not accept the new woman in the household. After a while, bodies begin turn up ... and the grave of the man's first wife is empty!
Who directed Night of the Scorpion?
Night of the Scorpion was directed by Alfonso Balcázar.
Who stars in Night of the Scorpion?
The principal cast of Night of the Scorpion includes Nuria Torray, Teresa Gimpera, José Antonio Amor, Daniela Giordano, Gioia Desideri.
When was Night of the Scorpion released and how long is it?
Night of the Scorpion was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Scorpion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Scorpion was composed by Piero Piccioni.