The Hanging Woman
La orgía de los muertos
“Scarier Than Your Worst Nightmare!”
Synopsis
Upon his uncle's death, Serge Chekov journeys to a spooky Scottish village for the reading of the will. But when he inherits the estate, Serge runs afoul of his uncle's jealous wife, his business partner, his maid, and others. It's not long before zombies join the fray…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Luis Merino
- Screenplay & Story
- José Luis Merino, Enrico Colombo
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- La orgía de los muertos
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Petruka Films, Prodimex Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Luis Merino
José Luis Merino, Enrico Colombo
Francesco De Masi
Modesto Rizzolo
Sandro Lena
Ramona Plana
Department Leadership Roster
José Luis Merino
Director
Modesto Rizzolo
Director of Photography
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
José Luis Merino
Writer
Enrico Colombo
Writer
Ramona Plana
Producer
Sandro Lena
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hanging Woman
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What is The Hanging Woman about?
Upon his uncle's death, Serge Chekov journeys to a spooky Scottish village for the reading of the will. But when he inherits the estate, Serge runs afoul of his uncle's jealous wife, his business partner, his maid, and others. It's not long before zombies join the fray…
Who directed The Hanging Woman?
The Hanging Woman was directed by José Luis Merino.
Who stars in The Hanging Woman?
The principal cast of The Hanging Woman includes Stelvio Rosi, Maria Pia Conte, Dyanik Zurakowska, Pasquale Basile, Paul Naschy.
When was The Hanging Woman released and how long is it?
The Hanging Woman was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hanging Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hanging Woman was composed by Francesco De Masi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hanging Woman?
The Hanging Woman holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).