

A White Spot on the Back of the Head
1979, French. Directed by Viðar Víkingsson.
An adaptation of the Icelandic ghost story of "The Deacon of Dark River", set in 1970s France.
- Runtime
- 0h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 24 December 1979
- Original title
- Tache blanche sur la nuque
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Viðar Vikingsson
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How long is A White Spot on the Back of the Head?
A White Spot on the Back of the Head runs 33 minutes (0h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is A White Spot on the Back of the Head on?
A White Spot on the Back of the Head isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1979. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A White Spot on the Back of the Head?
If you liked A White Spot on the Back of the Head, try The Woman in Black, Older Gods, The Inhabitant.
Who directed A White Spot on the Back of the Head?
A White Spot on the Back of the Head (1979) was directed by Viðar Víkingsson and stars Sigurdur Pálsson, Kristín Jóhannesdóttir, Sissi Benediktsson.