A Blade in the Dark
La casa con la scala nel buio
“Don't Go Down the Stairs.”
Synopsis
Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. After moving into a secluded villa, life begins to imitate art as a vicious killer starts bumping off anyone and everyone who happens to pay him a visit.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamberto Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Elisa Briganti, Dardano Sacchetti
- Original Score
- Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
- Original Title
- La casa con la scala nel buio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Nuova Dania Cinematografica, National Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamberto Bava
Elisa Briganti, Dardano Sacchetti
Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
Gianlorenzo Battaglia
Lamberto Bava
Mino Loy, Lamberto Bava, Luciano Martino
Department Leadership Roster
Elisa Briganti
Writer
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Lamberto Bava
Editor
Lamberto Bava
Director
Mino Loy
Producer
Dardano Sacchetti
Writer
Lamberto Bava
Producer
Luciano Martino
Producer
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Gianlorenzo Battaglia
Director of Photography
Stefano Paltrinieri
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Blade in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Blade in the Dark about?
Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. After moving into a secluded villa, life begins to imitate art as a vicious killer starts bumping off anyone and everyone who happens to pay him a visit.
Who directed A Blade in the Dark?
A Blade in the Dark was directed by Lamberto Bava.
Who stars in A Blade in the Dark?
The principal cast of A Blade in the Dark includes Andrea Occhipinti, Anny Papa, Fabiola Toledo, Michele Soavi, Valéria Cavalli.
When was A Blade in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Blade in the Dark was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Blade in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Blade in the Dark was composed by Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Blade in the Dark?
A Blade in the Dark holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).