
Slaughter Hotel(1971)
A masked killer stalks an institution for mentally disturbed rich women.


“With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!”
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.

Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Tellini

Claudine Auger
Laura

Barbara Bouchet
Maria Zani

Rossella Falk
Franca Valentino

Silvano Tranquilli
Paolo Zani

Annabella Incontrera
Mirta Ricci

Ezio Marano
Masseur

Barbara Bach
Jenny

Stefania Sandrelli
Anna Tellini

Giancarlo Prete
Mario
The Black Belly of the Tarantula is a horror, mystery, thriller film released in 1971 exploring themes of hat, escape, light, victim, knife, stalker. Directed by Paolo Cavara, it stars Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet. Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
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