A Blade in the Dark
1983, Italian. Directed by Lamberto Bava.
Don't Go Down the Stairs.
Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. After moving into a secluded villa, life begins to imitate art as a vicious killer starts bumping off anyone and everyone who happens to pay him a visit.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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A Blade in the Dark is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and Full Moon in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1983
- Original title
- La casa con la scala nel buio
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Elisa Briganti, Dardano Sacchetti
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A Blade in the Dark: quick answers
Is A Blade in the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Blade in the Dark?
A Blade in the Dark runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does A Blade in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Blade in the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Blade in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Blade in the Dark yet.
Which OTT platform is A Blade in the Dark on?
A Blade in the Dark is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and Full Moon in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Blade in the Dark?
If you liked A Blade in the Dark, try Night of the Hunted, What Have They Done to Your Daughters?, Tenebre.
Who directed A Blade in the Dark?
A Blade in the Dark (1983) was directed by Lamberto Bava and stars Andrea Occhipinti, Anny Papa, Fabiola Toledo.