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A Classic Horror Story

  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
24K
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A Classic Horror Story (2021)
Music for children, an abandoned house, five strangers: it looks like the classic horror movie and instead...
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In this gruesome suspense film, strangers traveling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desperately to get out alive.In this gruesome suspense film, strangers traveling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desperately to get out alive.In this gruesome suspense film, strangers traveling in southern Italy become stranded in the woods, where they must fight desperately to get out alive.

  • Directors
    • Roberto De Feo
    • Paolo Strippoli
  • Writers
    • Lucio Besana
    • Roberto De Feo
    • Paolo Strippoli
  • Stars
    • Matilda Lutz
    • Francesco Russo
    • Peppino Mazzotta
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Roberto De Feo
      • Paolo Strippoli
    • Writers
      • Lucio Besana
      • Roberto De Feo
      • Paolo Strippoli
    • Stars
      • Matilda Lutz
      • Francesco Russo
      • Peppino Mazzotta
    • 304User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Matilda Lutz
    Matilda Lutz
    • Elisa
    Francesco Russo
    Francesco Russo
    • Fabrizio
    Peppino Mazzotta
    Peppino Mazzotta
    • Riccardo
    Will Merrick
    Will Merrick
    • Mark
    • (as William Merrick)
    Julia Bol
    • Sofia
    • (as Yuliia Sobol)
    Alida Baldari Calabria
    • Chiara
    Cristina Donadio
    Cristina Donadio
    • La mamma
    Francesca Cavallin
    Mellanie Hubert
    Mellanie Hubert
    • Gwen Marks
    Giuseppe Russo
    Giuseppe Russo
    • Fabrizio
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Justin Korovkin
    Justin Korovkin
    • Samuel19
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Roberto De Feo
      • Paolo Strippoli
    • Writers
      • Lucio Besana
      • Roberto De Feo
      • Paolo Strippoli
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews304

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    8jackinberlin

    Thoroughly enjoyed it

    This is yet another example where IMDb score doesn't do justice to the film's quality. It is a decent film with proper directing, acting and storyline and a decent twist in the end.

    I watched many horror films that got higher scores than this yet they are half as good.

    Absolutely recommend it.
    7donancricchiasaverio

    Decent flick

    Not what I thought, but I liked it. It had all the main elements of horror. By the way, don't forget to watch the post credit scene. It adds a bit more to the story. Again, post credit scene.
    8nick_holloway

    Solid pseudo-satire horror

    People on here really have no clue. I am seeing a lot of 'cliche, taking parts from other horror movies'. Yeah,that was literally the entire point, its poking fun at predictable horror movies and how they use the same blueprint time and time again.... imo, very good tongue in cheek satire.
    7PedroPires90

    It will be hated by many, but it's a really good film

    It's a film that has a high risk of being hated by many for the way it subverts our expectations. It's also a film made by people who clearly love cinema, full of excellent production values, charismatic acting and with a strong social message. It takes patience and isn't as bloody and scary as it was sold, but its third act makes the whole trip worth it.
    7anapsousa

    Homage to horror

    The name says everything. I found it to be a clever homage to horror, with elements/inspiration from The Evil Dead, The Hills Have Eyes, Midsommar, The Cabin in the Woods. It's like comfort food. More like this please!

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    • Trivia
      The story of Osso, Mastrosso, and Carcagnosso is based on an urban legend that is still popular in Italy. The original legend dates back to the 15th century when the brothers were exiled from Spain because they murdered their sister's rapist. The brothers landed off the coast of Favignana, near the Sicilian islands, where they created new social rules and eventually founded three major criminal organizations in Italy: the Cosa Nostra (or the Mafia), the 'Ndrangheta and the Camorra (via La Mafia Uccide Solo d'Estate).
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Fabrizio: Why hasn't anyone said it yet? This is the setup for a classic horror movie.

    • Crazy credits
      There's a mid-credits scene.
    • Connections
      References The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Il cielo in una stanza
      Performed by Gino Paoli

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    • Release date
      • July 14, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện Kinh Dị Kinh Điển
    • Filming locations
      • Province of Foggia, Apulia, Italy(Foresta Umbra, Monte Gargano)
    • Production companies
      • Colorado Film Production
      • Apulia Film Commission
      • Netflix Studios
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    • Budget
      • €3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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