Murder Obsession(1981)
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Murder Obsession Synopsis
Michael is a successful actor, but he has a scandal in his past: at a tender age he knifed his father to death. He and his girlfriend Deborah go to his mother's for the weekend, and are joined by the director and others from a recent film project, who are given a rather cool reception by the superstitious housekeeper Oliver. Soon rude things begin happening to some of the guests, and Michael fears a repeat of his nightmare past is in progress.
Murder Obsession (1981) is a horror and mystery film directed by Riccardo Freda, released on February 24, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Stefano Patrizi, Martine Brochard, Henri Garcin and Laura Gemser. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Riccardo Freda
- Writers:
- Antonio Cesare Corti, Antonio Cesare Corti, Riccardo Freda
- Producers:
- Enzo Boetani, Giuseppe Collura, Simon Mizrahi
- Cinematographer:
- Cristiano Pogany
- Composer:
- Franco Mannino
- Production:
- Société Nouvelle Cinévog, Dionysio Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
Murder Obsession (1981) Trailer
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Murder Obsession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stefano Patrizi
as Michael Stanford
Martine Brochard
as Shirley
Henri Garcin
as Hans Schwartz
Laura Gemser
as Beryl
John Richardson
as Oliver
Anita Strindberg
as Glenda
Silvia Dionisio
as Deborah
Fabrizio Moroni
Key crew
Directed by Riccardo Freda, written by Antonio Cesare Corti, Antonio Cesare Corti and Riccardo Freda, produced by Enzo Boetani, Giuseppe Collura and Simon Mizrahi.
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Murder Obsession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 39 ratings.
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Murder Obsession – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder Obsession online?
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Murder Obsession (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Murder Obsession?
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The main cast of Murder Obsession (1981) includes Stefano Patrizi, Martine Brochard, Henri Garcin, Laura Gemser and John Richardson. The film was directed by Riccardo Freda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder Obsession released?
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Murder Obsession was released on February 24, 1981 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Murder Obsession worth watching?
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Murder Obsession (1981) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Murder Obsession?
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