Cast
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Tobia De Angelis
as Giò Spada
Lillo Petrolo
as Diego Busirivici
Amanda Campana
as Vanessa
Nicola Branchini
as Alberino
Chiara Caselli
as Fabienne
Giovanni Calcagno
as Vicecommissario Valmont
Eleonora De Luca
as Milva
Alice Bortolani
as Sara
Gianluca Zaccaria
as Manuel
Riccardo Livermore
as Pietro
Ludovico Girardello
as Christian
Gisella Burinato
as Vamont Madre
Luigi Monfredini
as Valmont Padre
Martinus Tocchi
as Valmont Gigante
Arianna Bonardi
as Luba
Crew
Director
- Daniele Misischia
Writer
- Alessandro Pondi
- Daniele Misischia
- Antonio Manetti
- Paolo Logli
- Marco Manetti
Producer
- Carlo Macchitella
- Marco Manetti
- Antonio Manetti
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Comedy/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. The Crypt Monster presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Daniele Misischia brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2021, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Crypt Monster took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 117 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 150 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 223 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 7 weeks before filming began.
- The screenplay went through 14 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2021, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 12, 2021
- Runtime: 1h 57m
- Revenue: $3,962