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Queens of Evil

1970 1h 30m IT
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5.9
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★5.9TMDB · 19
FantasyHorror
Synopsis
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A young hippie kills a man, and seeks refuge at the lakeside house of three beautiful sisters, who seem to be hiding a dark secret.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Tonino Cervi
Writers
Raoul Katz, Antonio Troiso, Tonino Cervi
Languages
Italian
Countries
France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tonino Cervi, shot by Sergio D'Offizi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mario Morra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ray Lovelock and Ida Galli and Silvia Monti carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tonino Cervi directs. Sergio D'Offizi behind the camera. Angelo Francesco Lavagnino scores. Mario Morra cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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  • 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 256 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
  • 4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 5Directed by Tonino Cervi, shot by Sergio D'Offizi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Mario Morra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Ray Lovelock and Ida Galli and Silvia Monti carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt0066980 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Sergio D'Offizi
Original score
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Editing
Mario Morra
Production design
Massimo De Rossi
Makeup / hair
Wayne A. Finkelman
Runtime
90 min · 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
IT

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Tonino Cervi

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Production companies

Who made it

  • CA

    Carlton Film Export

    FR

  • FL

    Flavia Cinematografica

  • LA

    Labrador Films

    FR

Key crew

  • EditorMario Morra
  • ProducerRaoul Katz
  • Production DesignMassimo De Rossi
  • Makeup DesignerWayne A. Finkelman
  • HairstylistRosetta Tommassello
  • Assistant DirectorIlde Muscio
  • SoundAlberto Salvatori
  • Assistant CameraEnrico Lucidi
  • ScreenstoryTonino Cervi
  • ScreenstoryBenedetto Benedetti

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • claustrophobia
  • deserted house

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1970-12-11

Also known as

International titles

  • Il delitto del diavolo (Le regine)IT
  • Les sorcières du bord du lacFR
  • Himon kuningattaretFI
  • Le regineIT
  • Dolcemente atroceIT
  • 火の森JP
  • Queens of EvilGB

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