Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Mabel Munoz Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Mehdi Hoffman There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

glowinthedarkscars So last night I watched THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVESTRENGTHS : Great title, movie poster, and the plot synopsis on IMDb are what hooked me. cinema photography is well done and the music is absolutely perfect. It begins with young beautiful women being seduced to a castle where the main protagonist has them undress and put on thigh high black boots before whipping them.. unfortunately from this point the plot takes a wrong turn into Scooby-doo town.WEAKNESSES: I know it is standard for 99% of Italian movies for this time period but the dubbing even when done well is still lacking. Dubbing is a sad substitute for true dialog spoken during a scene. It was even standard procedure to dub the native Italian spoken during film production. lame. The plot was seriously lifted straight from a Scooby-Doo cartoon.No good kills. a Scissor stab, Snake bite, and rock to head = boring.The story ruined it for me. 3 Stars ***- one for the eye candy, one for the music, and one for the cinema photography

Mr_Ectoplasma "The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave" focuses on an English aristocrat who has dealt with the death of his unfaithful wife, Evelyn, by engaging in BDSM with local prostitutes at his remote estate before killing them. He soon after decides to marry a local ex-stripper, but their marriage is plagued by unusual events on the property, many of which are centered around the dilapidated tomb where Evelyn's body lay.Oft noted for its unique blend of Italian giallo and Gothic horror, "The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave" is one of the more under-appreciated films among its peers. Its mixture of two distinct genres does make it stand out from the pack, as it oscillates between seventies kitsch to Euro-Gothic throughout, though the Gothic overtones of the picture seem to be the ones that prevail, and that make it most memorable. Not only does it look the part, but it also is rife with themes and concepts unique to Gothic literature (psychological instability, family feuds, the supernatural).Die-hard fans of giallos and your everyday horror-goer alike will find something to enjoy here, as there is a bit of everything across the board: a chilling atmosphere, fantastic twists and turns in a surprisingly elaborate plot, some fairly disturbing gore, and a couple of jump scares even. It's a beautifully-shot film, featuring some borderline-surrealist flashback sequences, and some frankly terrifying images of the ghostly Evelyn lurking in the crypt. The film is at times legitimately creepy, even today. The sets at times evoke those of a Hammer picture, and the film is also steeped in color that would make Argento or Bava proud.Anthony Steffen plays the unstable Lord Cunningham quite well, toeing the line between despicable and horrendous, while Marina Malfatti plays his newlywed wife living in the shadow of Evelyn. Erika Blanc has a memorable role as a stripper-turned-almost-victim of Cunningham, and plays a vital role in the proceedings. It's remarkable how the film toys with its viewers emotions in regard to the characters, as it reveals more and more information as it shifts character perspectives. The only real issue I have with the film is that it ends too abruptly; it's as though the writers didn't know where to end it, and it ultimately feels like a lost opportunity.Overall, "The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave" is an overlooked gem. It operates on both fronts of giallo and ghost story, and director Emilio Miraglia keeps a fine balance that is completely engrossing. The eerie setting combined with the clever plot twists and some unforgettable imagery make this a top- notch Gothic chiller. Bar the abrupt conclusion, "Evelyn" scares, thrills, and titillates in equal measure. 9/10.

Chase_Witherspoon At times incoherent, this Italian Gothic horror piece has a wealthy aristocrat (Steffen) suffering from a psychotic in-balance that causes him to lure pretty red-heads and lookalikes of his deceased wife Evelyn to his dilapidated castle, for S&M and more. His doctor (Rossi-Stuart) is concerned about his condition and recommends he find a new wife - which he does in Malfatti, but things quickly deteriorate between the newlyweds when "Evelyn" appears to rise from her crypt.Disjointed in parts with hokey special effects and poorly contrived plot set-ups, it's often described as "giallo", but I'd disagree with that definition being applied. Gothic horror perhaps, but the essence of giallo (everyday man witnesses an apparent crime, assumes amateur detective role, becomes the target of the killer) isn't present. The cast is reasonably proficient, although the dubbing is atrocious.Not as violent or sadistic as I'd read, the scene in which the pet foxes "dine-in" on one of the scheming relatives isn't nearly as brutal as reputed (it's also very difficult to discern what's happening by virtue of the poor lighting). Atmospheric at times, the suspense never holds you for very long before it's back to the awfully dubbed dialogue and somewhat puerile haunted castle effects (endless mist, storms, creaking boards and cobwebs). There's a twist ending which partially redeems the movie, but it's too little too late and leaves a gaping plot hole in its explanation that won't go unnoticed.

lastliberal Nice mix of giallo an Gothic horror, brought to you by Emilio Miraglia, writer/director of Red Queen Kills 7 Times. Maybe Miraglia likes red, as this is a tale of a dead red-headed wife, and a series of red-headed prostitutes brought home by the rich widower, Lord Alan Cunningham (Anthony Steffen).Not only does Alan bring a lot of redheads home to his castle, which means a lot of flesh for your enjoyment, but he has a propensity to engage in a little sadism while he is at it, as Susan (Erika Blanc) finds out.After Susan, he meets Gladys (Marina Malfatti) at a party. He is instantly attracted (and who wouldn't be?) even though she is a blond, not a redhead. So much so, that he asks her to marry before he even gets her in bed. She is much more practical, and goes to bed without marrying, though I suspect she feels it will lead there eventually.When they are married, the title comes alive as does Evelyn, his first wife. Naturally, I suspected Albert (Roberto Maldera) and Aunt Agatha (Joan C. Davis) in this ruse, but that is quickly dispelled. Needless to say, the foxes didn't have any appetite for breakfast after a late night snack.Things move forward with a double double cross and a surprise ending. Interesting giallo with boobilicious treats.