Macabre
Macabro
“Prepare yourself for the Shock of a Lifetime! Once she kept a lover on the side. But that's nothing compared to what she's keeping in the freezer.”
Synopsis
A middle-aged woman, traumatized from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
4K UHD & Blu-ray Promo Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 28, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamberto Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Avati, Pupi Avati, Lamberto Bava, Roberto Gandus
- Original Score
- Ubaldo Continiello
- Original Title
- Macabro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- A.M.A. Film, Medusa Distribuzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamberto Bava
Antonio Avati, Pupi Avati, Lamberto Bava, Roberto Gandus
Ubaldo Continiello
Franco Delli Colli
Piera Gabutti
Antonio Avati, Gianni Minervini
Department Leadership Roster
Lamberto Bava
Director
Antonio Avati
Writer
Pupi Avati
Writer
Lamberto Bava
Writer
Roberto Gandus
Writer
Antonio Avati
Producer
Gianni Minervini
Producer
Piera Gabutti
Editor
Katia Dottori
Costume Design
Franco Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Ubaldo Continiello
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Macabre.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macabre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macabre about?
A middle-aged woman, traumatized from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover.
Who directed Macabre?
Macabre was directed by Lamberto Bava.
Who stars in Macabre?
The principal cast of Macabre includes Bernice Stegers, Stanko Molnar, Veronica Zinny, Roberto Posse, Ferdinando Orlandi.
When was Macabre released and how long is it?
Macabre was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Macabre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macabre was composed by Ubaldo Continiello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macabre?
Macabre holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).