The House by the Cemetery
Quella villa accanto al cimitero
After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.
Why it matters
A murky, atmosphere-driven haunted house tale that blends surreal gore with a creeping sense of dread, emblematic of Lucio Fulci’s unique brand of Italian horror.
- Showcases Fulci’s signature unsettling visuals and practical gore effects that disturb more by mood than narrative clarity.
- Ideal for fans of European horror’s dreamlike, sometimes confounding storytelling—expect ambiguity over exposition.
- Combines haunted house tropes with body horror elements, creating a slow-burning tension punctuated by grotesque shocks.
- Notorious for its patchy dubbing and plot gaps, but those quirks contribute to its cult charm and eerie, otherworldly vibe.
Director
22 horror films in catalog
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin 1971
Don't Torture a Duckling 1972
The Psychic 1977
Zombie Flesh Eaters 1979
City of the Living Dead 1980
The House by the Cemetery 1981
The Beyond 1981
The Black Cat 1981
The New York Ripper 1982
Manhattan Baby 1982
Conquest 1983
Murder-Rock: Dancing Death 1984
Ænigma 1987
Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 1988
Touch of Death 1988
Sodoma's Ghost 1988
The Sweet House of Horrors 1989
The House of Clocks 1989
A Cat in the Brain 1990
Demonia 1990
Voices from Beyond 1991
Door Into Silence 1991
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
80
Creature
55
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
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