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A strict headmistress runs a secluded school for wayward girls in 19th century France, whose students are disappearing under mysterious circumstances.A strict headmistress runs a secluded school for wayward girls in 19th century France, whose students are disappearing under mysterious circumstances.A strict headmistress runs a secluded school for wayward girls in 19th century France, whose students are disappearing under mysterious circumstances.
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John Moulder-Brown
- Luis
- (as John Moulder Brown)
Pauline Challoner
- Catalina
- (as Pauline Challenor)
Víctor Israel
- Brechard
- (as Victor Israel)
Mari Carmen Duque
- Julia
- (as María del Carmen Duque)
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- TriviaContains the first ever close-up slow-motion murder in Spanish cinema history.
- GoofsAfter Irene asks Theresa the first time "What is the Tivoli, Therese, dear?", the frame freezes on her face and her lips don't move as she is heard to ask again, more insistently "What is the Tivoli, Theresa?"
- Quotes
Sra. Fourneau: This school specializes in students whose character is, um, shall we say, um, difficult, and there are a few among them who, in spite of their youth, have not exactly led exemplary lives. In order to bring them back to the right path, I must run this establishment with a firm hand.
- Alternate versionsThe American version released by AIP in 1971 was heavily cut mainly for pacing reasons but a few frames of a throat slashing were removed for the 'GP' certificate.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Movie Macabre: The House That Screamed (1981)
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I first saw this film many years ago on late night. So it was the chopped up cut version. However, even back then it left an impression on me. I remember that the mystery of who the killer was, was so good, that I didn't even know until close to the end of the film. The movie has alot of adult themes and was so ahead of its time, it's amazing. The basic plot is that the school is really a sort of reform school set in the late 19th century.
So the girls of that time are considered bad girls. The heroine ends up there, I believe, for running away from home. Soon after she arrives, girls start to disappear and she finds a certain amount of lesbianism going on at the school, too. And she meets the son of the headmistress. I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but this movie is really a must see for Argento fans. Try for the uncut version. You'll remember this movie for a long time to come.
So the girls of that time are considered bad girls. The heroine ends up there, I believe, for running away from home. Soon after she arrives, girls start to disappear and she finds a certain amount of lesbianism going on at the school, too. And she meets the son of the headmistress. I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but this movie is really a must see for Argento fans. Try for the uncut version. You'll remember this movie for a long time to come.
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- The House That Screamed
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- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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