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The Sect

Original title: La setta
  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.8K
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Kelly Curtis in The Sect (1991)
Directed by Michele Soavi (THE CHURCH, CEMETERY MAN) and co-scripted and produced by Dario Argento: We know their names, let's experience the nature of their games! A schoolteacher (Kelly Curtis) becomes the target of a devil-worshipping sect. Soon her friends either disappear, become crazed zombie-like murderers or... get their heart ripped out. Still beating. Some even jerk back to life in an undead bloodletting frenzy! Is Jamie-Lee Curtis' pretty sister loosing her mind or has the devil come into her? Shameless is pleased to introduce the first ever 2K HD restored and longest ever version of THE SECT, entirely faithful to Soavi's original vision of occult and zoogenic mayhem. Adding 666 degrees of terror to a Rosemary's Baby scenario, Soavi blowtorches a diabolic opus that will get you to claw your own face off with fear!
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A lonely kindergarten teacher discovers a secret well in the basement of her house, and soon finds herself being followed by a murderous Satanic cult.A lonely kindergarten teacher discovers a secret well in the basement of her house, and soon finds herself being followed by a murderous Satanic cult.A lonely kindergarten teacher discovers a secret well in the basement of her house, and soon finds herself being followed by a murderous Satanic cult.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.8K
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  • Director
    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento
    • Gianni Romoli
    • Michele Soavi
  • Stars
    • Kelly Curtis
    • Herbert Lom
    • Mariangela Giordano
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  • Director
    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento
    • Gianni Romoli
    • Michele Soavi
  • Stars
    • Kelly Curtis
    • Herbert Lom
    • Mariangela Giordano
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Kelly Curtis
    Kelly Curtis
    • Miriam Kreislas Miriam Kreisl
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Moebius Kellyas Moebius Kelly
    Mariangela Giordano
    Mariangela Giordano
    • Kathrynas Kathryn
    • (as Maria Angela Giordano)
    Michel Adatte
    • Frankas Frank
    Carla Cassola
    • Dr. Pernathas Dr. Pernath
    Angelika Maria Boeck
    • Claire Henrias Claire Henri
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    • Martin Romeroas Martin Romero
    Niels Gullov
    • Mr. Henrias Mr. Henri
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Damonas Damon
    Donald O'Brien
    Donald O'Brien
    • Justice Jonathan Fordas Justice Jonathan Ford
    Yasmine Ussani
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Dario Casalini
    • Markas Mark
    Paolo Pranzo
    • Stevenas Steven
    Richard Sammel
    Richard Sammel
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Ralph Bola Mustapha
    • Second Truck Driveras Second Truck Driver
    Erika Sinisi
    • Saraas Sara
    • (as Erica Sinisi)
    Fabio Saccani
    • Pickpocketas Pickpocket
    Vincent Regina
    • Male nurseas Male nurse
    • (as Vincenzo Regina)
    • Director
      • Michele Soavi
    • Writers
      • Dario Argento
      • Gianni Romoli
      • Michele Soavi
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    • Trivia
      The opening scene states the year is 1970 but the song playing is America's "A Horse with No Name" which came out in 1972.
    • Goofs
      The opening scene states the year is 1970, but the song playing is America's "A Horse with No Name", which came out in 1972.
    • Connections
      Featured in Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      A Horse With No Name
      Written by Dewey Bunnell (as Lee Bunnell)
      Performed by America
      Warner Bros Music
      Courtesy of Warner Bros Music Italy America

    User reviews33

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    6/10
    Creepy? Yes.
    Another submission into the Lovecraftian film genre. So, being an HPL fan, I rushed to ebay and found a copy.

    This film, though low budget maintained a dark, sinister, atmosphere and does, indeed belong on the Lovecraftian list. Not only Lovecraft fans will like it, but so will possession movie fan, and it hold up with the likes of Rosemary's Baby, Beyond the Door, and the Manitou as a classic diabolic thriller. It reminded me of Fulchi films, but without the nonstop gore (and was still good anyway, ha ha ha). Hey, what more can you ask for? get two fixes with one flick!

    If you're a fan, check it out.
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    • ddukart
    • Dec 28, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1991 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Devil's Daughter
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • ADC Films
      • Penta Distribuzione
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1(original & negative ratio / European theatrical ratio)

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