The Sect (1991)
La setta (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 2h 5min
- Horror
- 01 Mar 1991 (Italy)
- Movie
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.
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- 1 nomination.
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Miriam Kreisl
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Moebius Kelly
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| Mariangela Giordano | ... |
Kathryn
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Michel Adatte | ... |
Frank
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Carla Cassola | ... |
Dr. Pernath
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Angelika Maria Boeck | ... |
Claire Henri
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| Giovanni Lombardo Radice | ... |
Martin Romero
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Niels Gullov | ... |
Mr. Henri
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| Tomas Arana | ... |
Damon
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| Donald O'Brien | ... |
Justice Jonathan Ford
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Yasmine Ussani | ... |
Samantha
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Dario Casalini | ... |
Mark
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Paolo Pranzo | ... |
Steven
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| Richard Sammel | ... |
Truck Driver
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Ralph Bola Mustapha | ... |
Second Truck Driver
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Erika Sinisi | ... |
Sara
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Fabio Saccani | ... |
Pickpocket
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Vincent Regina | ... |
Male nurse
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Giovanna Rotellini | ... |
First midwife
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Chiara Mancori | ... |
Second midwife
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Carmela Pilato | ... |
Woman of the sect
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Aline Pilato | ... |
Ostetrica (uncredited)
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Stefania Possamai | ... |
Teacher (uncredited)
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| Michele Soavi | ... |
Magician on TV (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michele Soavi | ||
Written by
| Dario Argento | ... | () & |
| Gianni Romoli | ... | () (as Giovanni Romoli) & |
| Michele Soavi | ... | () |
Produced by
| Dario Argento | ... | producer |
| Mario Cecchi Gori | ... | producer |
| Vittorio Cecchi Gori | ... | producer |
| Andrea Tinnirello | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Pino Donaggio | ||
Cinematography by
| Raffaele Mertes | ||
Editing by
| Franco Fraticelli | ||
Editorial Department
| Adriana Benedetti | ... | first assistant editor |
| Alessandra Guerra | ... | second assistant editor |
| Francesca Roberti | ... | editing secretary |
Production Design by
| Massimo Antonello Geleng | ... | (as M. Antonello Geleng) |
Costume Design by
| Vera Cozzolino | ||
Makeup Department
| Iolanda Angelucci | ... | hair stylist |
| Laura Borzelli | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Barbara Morosetti | ... | makeup artist |
| Rosario Prestopino | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lillo Capoano | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Patrick Carrarin | ... | unit manager |
| Fabrizio Diaz | ... | unit manager (as Fabrizio Cico Diaz) |
| Fernando Franchi | ... | production manager |
| Egle Friggeri | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Enrico Grassi | ... | second assistant director |
| Marco Guidone | ... | assistant director |
| Antonio Lusci | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Giacomo Calò Carducci | ... | set dresser |
| Sebastiano De Caro | ... | props |
| Osvaldo Monaco | ... | props |
| Giancarlo Sensidoni | ... | painter |
Sound Department
| Massimo Anzellotti | ... | sound effects editor |
| Alberto Doni | ... | sound mixer |
| Giancarlo Laurenzi | ... | sound mixer |
| Marco Lippi | ... | foley artist |
| Claudio Morra | ... | boom operator |
| Giorgio Piferi | ... | additional dialogue |
Special Effects by
| Massimo Cristofanelli | ... | special effects |
| Barbara Morosetti | ... | animatronics assistant |
| Rosario Prestopino | ... | special effects |
| Sergio Stivaletti | ... | animatronics |
Visual Effects by
| Aldo Mafera | ... | optical effects |
Stunts
| Arnaldo Dell'Acqua | ... | stunt coordinator (as Arnaldo dell'Acqua) |
| Ottaviano Dell'Acqua | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mario Bagnato | ... | underwater camera operator |
| Sebastiano De Pascalis | ... | steadicam operator |
| Giovanni Galasso | ... | chief electrician |
| Stanislao Galasso | ... | electrician |
| Giovanni Gebbia | ... | steadicam operator |
| Roberto Moreschini | ... | key grip |
| Fabrizio Papale | ... | assistant camera |
| Nicola Pecorini | ... | steadicam operator |
| Camillo Sabatini | ... | camera operator |
| Franco Vitale | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Roberta Cucciolla | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Mirella Pedetti | ... | seamstress |
Music Department
| Gianni Dell'Orso | ... | soundtrack producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Francesca Roberti | ... | script girl |
Additional Crew
| Maurizio Garrone | ... | animal supplier |
| Sergio Graziani | ... | dubbing director |
| Enrico Lucherini | ... | unit publicist |
| Aldo Mafera | ... | titles |
| Archimede Orlando | ... | chief account cashier |
| Gianluca Pignatelli | ... | unit publicist |
| William Quarshie | ... | dialogue director |
| E. Rancati | ... | set furniture |
| Miranda Bonansea | ... | voice dubbing: Carla Cassola (uncredited) |
| Cristina Boraschi | ... | voice dubbing: Miriam Kreisl (uncredited) |
| Roberto Chevalier | ... | voice dubbing: Michel Hanse Adatte (uncredited) |
| Sergio Graziani | ... | voice dubbing: Herbert Lom (uncredited) |
| Alessandro Rossi | ... | voice dubbing: Tomas Arana (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Penta Distribuzione (1991) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Nova Releasing (1991) (Canada) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Roxie Releasing (1991) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Topanga Canyon Films (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Argent Films (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- CIC Video (1992) (Spain) (VHS)
- Cecchi Gori Entertainment (2002) (Italy) (DVD)
- EastWest Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Genesis Home Video (1995) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Guild Home Video (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Koch Media (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Laser Paradise (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Marquee Pictures (1999) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Media Discount Group (Netherlands) (VHS) (marketed and distributed by)
- New Line (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- New Vision Video (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- Nova Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Scorpion Releasing (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Skyline Video (1992) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- TCC Video (1992) (Japan) (VHS)
- The Home Cinema Group (1992) (Australia) (VHS) (video premiere)
- Video Look (Netherlands) (VHS) (through Media Discount Group)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arco Due (production equipment)
- Arditi (footwear)
- Bixio C.E.M.S.A (recording studios)
- Chappell Recorded Music (music publisher)
- Cinesicurtà (insurance broker)
- Dedalo Arredamenti (set furnishings)
- Dedalo (set dressing)
- Eastman Kodak (negative)
- F.LLI Cartocci (transportation)
- Fono Roma (studios)
- Franco Petracca & Co. (lighting equipment)
- Frankfurter Filmproduktion GmbH (thanks)
- G. R. P. di Postiglione (set furnishings)
- Gabriella Lo Faro, Roma, Italy (costume house)
- La Teca Dell'Imaginario (set furnishings)
- Rancati (set furnishings)
- Rocchetti e Carboni (wigs)
- Sanchini (carpets)
- Sound Track di Anzellotti (sound effects)
- Studio A.M. (titles and opticals)
- Vivai Piante V. Rossiello (flowers and plants)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A spree of grisly murders is perpetrated in Frankfurt by a group of Satan worshippers. A school teacher almost runs over an old man with a box and takes him in. It's no accident that the old man has come into her life, and it quickly becomes apparent that he has plans for her, plans that involve a permanent future with the Satanic cult.
Written by Ed Sutton |
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| Taglines | Satan has chosen his victims. The battle with evil has begun. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In addition to naming a character Romero after George A. Romero, this character's first name is Martin. "Martin" is an earlier George A. Romero film. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Horse With No Name See more » |