Spirits of the Dead
1968, French. Directed by Louis Malle & Roger Vadim & Federico Fellini.
The ultimate orgy of evil.
Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, a sadistic young man haunted by his double, and an alcoholic actor haunted by the Devil.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 196 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Spirits of the Dead
Spirits of the Dead is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Roger VadimDirector
- Federico FelliniDirector
- Brigitte BardotGiuseppina (segment "William Wilson")
- Alain DelonWilliam Wilson and his double (segment "William Wilson")
- Jane FondaContessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein")
- Terence StampToby Dammit (segment "Toby Dammit")
- Peter FondaBaron Wilhelm Berlifitzing (segment "Metzengerstein")
- James Robertson JusticeCountess' Advisor (segment "Metzengerstein")
- Salvo RandonePriest (segment "Toby Dammit")
- Françoise PrévostFriend of Countess (segment "Metzengerstein")
- Katia ChristineGirl on Dissection Table
- Philippe LemairePhilippe
- Serge MarquandHugues
- John KarlsenSchoolmaster (segment "William Wilson") (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1968
- Original title
- Histoires extraordinaires
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Roger Vadim, Louis Malle, Federico Fellini
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What Spirits of the Dead is based on
Spirits of the Dead is adapted from a song, poem or rhyme.
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Spirits of the Dead: quick answers
Is Spirits of the Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 196 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Spirits of the Dead?
Spirits of the Dead runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Spirits of the Dead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Spirits of the Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Spirits of the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Spirits of the Dead yet.
Which OTT platform is Spirits of the Dead on?
Spirits of the Dead is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Spirits of the Dead?
If you liked Spirits of the Dead, try Fear Street: 1994, Blackwater Lane, Ghost Stories.
Who directed Spirits of the Dead?
Spirits of the Dead (1968) was directed by Louis Malle and Roger Vadim and Federico Fellini and stars Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Jane Fonda.
What is Spirits of the Dead based on?
Spirits of the Dead is adapted from a song, poem or rhyme.