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Mood:
- AtmosphericSuspensefulScary
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Plot:
- GhostLosing-it HeroSupernatural AbilityDomestic DisturbancePsychologicalAfterlifeCurses Spells and RitualsFamily in Danger more...
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Genres:
- HorrorMysteryThriller
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century70s
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- Haunted House
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- Based on Book
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Burnt Offerings, 1976
English
USA, Italy
Profile of Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings can be described as atmospheric, scary, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around a losing-it hero, domestic disturbances, and a family in danger. The main genres are horror, thriller, and mystery. In approach, Burnt Offerings is serious. It is set, at least in part, in a haunted house. It takes place in the 20th century. Burnt Offerings is based on a book.
Summary of Burnt Offerings
Ben (Oliver Reed) and Marian Rolf (Karen Black) can't believe how cheap the rent is at their giant Victorian summer home. Over time, however, they begin to sense that there's something peculiar about the place. Marian becomes strangely obsessed with keeping house, Ben finds himself prone to unusual bursts of anger and his vivacious aunt Elizabeth (Bette Davis) becomes withdrawn, then mysteriously dies. As the couple tries to adjust, they wonder if the house itself could be responsible?
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA, Italy |
| Release date: | 25 August 1976 |
| Runtime: | 116 min |
Cast and Crew
as Ben Rolf
as Marian Rolf
as Aunt Elizabeth
as Arnold Allardyce
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Users Reviews
- 27.June.2012
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- by: Fluffymonkeyem
- Fluffymonkeyem rated this movie
8/10Great
