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Rings of Fear (1978)

"Sweet sixteen ... they'll lose more than just their lives."

5.219781h 25mIT
MysteryThrillerHorror

Directed by Alberto Negrin

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

IT

Release

August 19, 1978

Director

Alberto Negrin

Overview

Angela Russo, a sixteen-year-old girl, is found dead in a river, having been fatally violated with a large blunt instrument. Inspector Di Salvo is assigned to the case and focuses his investigations on St. Theresa's, the exclusive school where Angela boarded. Three of the murdered girl's classmate...

Cast

Fabio Testi

Fabio Testi

Inspector Gianni Di Salvo

Christine Kaufmann

Christine Kaufmann

Christina, Di Salvo's girlfriend

Ivan Desny

Ivan Desny

Chief Inspector Louis Roccaglio

Jack Taylor

Jack Taylor

Michael Parravicini

Bruno Alessandro

Bruno Alessandro

Di Salvo's Assistant

María Asquerino

María Asquerino

Miss Graham

Helga Liné

Helga Liné

Mrs. Russo

Silvia Aguilar

Silvia Aguilar

Virginia Nardini

Taida Urruzola

Taida Urruzola

Franca

Tony Isbert

Tony Isbert

Max van der Weyden

Fausta Avelli

Fausta Avelli

Emily Russo

Albertina

Albertina

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Rings of Fear (1978), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Angela Russo, a sixteen-year-old girl, is found dead in a river, having been fatally violated with a large blunt instrument. Inspector Di Salvo is assigned to the case and focuses his investigations on St. Theresa's, the exclusive school where Angela boarded. Three of the murdered girl's classmates, Franca, Paola and Virginia (who call themselves "The Inseparables"), receive threatening poems from an individual using the name "Nemesis." Bizarre "accidents" start to befall the girls: Franca is injured when someone causes her horse to bolt and Virginia nearly breaks her neck on marbles left at the top of a staircase. But Di Salvo is determined to find the killer, even if it means using unorthodox methods. He is aided by Angela Russo's little sister Emily, whose helpful clues lead to a boutique owned by a dubious character and a vice ring where "rich influential men pay well for teenage favours..."

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Rings of Fear. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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