Tuesday, October 29, 2024

31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN DAY 29: TRAGIC CEREMONY 1972 (DARK SKY)

I found this to be a very well made film from director Riccardo Freda.

The film centers around 4 young people who run out of gas while driving their dune buggy in a downpour. They stop at a mysterious little gas station and the owner refuses to give them gas without money or ID.

He sets his eyes on the lovely Jane (Camille Keaton) and decides to give them just enough to get to town. However this only gives them enough to get to a mansion.

At this mansion they meet Lord Alexander (Luigi Pistilli) and his wife lady Alexander (Luciana Paluzzi). They welcome the strangers and make them feel at home. Soon Jane wanders into a black mass ritual while in a trance. She is rescued by the three men and a bloodbath ensues.

Over the next few days they all meet violent deaths until the final outcome is revealed. I liked the twist at the end and Keaton, along with Paluzzi steal the show.

I am surprised this film isn't better known because it's a great little film with some mild gore, beautiful women and a damned good story.

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