The Night Child (1975)

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90 min - Horror - March 1976 (USA)

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The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.

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Cast

Cast overview:
	Richard Johnson	...	Michael Williams
	Joanna Cassidy	...	Joanna Morgan
	Ida Galli	...	Jill Perkins (as Evelyne Stewart)
	Nicoletta Elmi	...	Emily Williams
	Edmund Purdom	...	Doctor
	Riccardo Garrone	...	Police Inspector
	Dana Ghia	...	Emily's Mother
	Eleonora Morana	...	Contessa's Maid
	Lila Kedrova	...	Contessa Cappelli

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The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.

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When Satan Goes Wild -- watch out for the... NIGHT CHILD. See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

Italy | UK

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

March 1976 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Il medaglione insanguinato - Perche? See more »

Filming Locations:

Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Italian International Film, Magdalena Produzione See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: 90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Telecolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Featured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 3: Exploitation Explosion (2008) See more »

The Night Child (1975)
Il medaglione insanguinato (original title)

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