The House of Clocks
La casa nel tempo
A gang of ruthless thugs intent on robbery prey upon a seemingly harmless elderly couple, Vittorio and Sara. The simple plan turns into a terrifying nightmare, as Vittorio's antique clock collection mysteriously turns back time. Now the hunters become the hunted and the old couple becomes a vengeful, malevolent force.
Why it matters
Time loops and revenge collide in a stylish slice of Italian supernatural horror that blends giallo flair with cosmic comeuppance.
- Directed by Lucio Fulci, whose mastery of mood and gore anchors this eerie, slow-burning nightmare.
- Features a creepily atmospheric house filled with antique clocks that literally turn back time—practical effects and set design amplify the dread.
- Perfect for fans of occult revenge tales and the “old folks are scarier than you think” subgenre, with a unique twist on time manipulation.
- Not a rush—its deliberate pacing and dreamlike logic demand patience, rewarding viewers who savor unsettling, surreal horror over straightforward scares.
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
85
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
83
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