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Deliria (1987)

90 min · Slasher Horror, Torture Porn, horror film, slasher film

Popularity4/5
12-month trend3.1k1.3kExpand

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3.1k02025-09: 1,943 views2025-10: 3,068 views2025-11: 1,826 views2025-12: 1,311 views2026-01: 1,469 views2026-02: 1,366 views2026-03: 1,656 views2026-04: 1,538 views2026-05: 1,710 views2026-06: 1,567 views2026-07: 1,976 views2026-08: 1,729 views
Sep1.9kOct3.1kNov1.8kDec1.3kJan1.5kFeb1.4kMar1.7kApr1.5kMay1.7kJun1.6kJul2.0kAug1.7k

2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Michele Soavi

Cast

David Brandon, Robert Gligorov, Barbara Cupisti, Martin Philips, Clain Parker, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Ulrike Schwerk, Loredana Parrella, James Sampson

The story

Late at night, a theatre troupe rehearses a musical about the fictional mass murderer Night Owl. Domineering director Peter refuses to let anyone leave. When actress Alicia sprains her ankle, she and castmate Betty sneak out for medical help at a nearby mental hospital.

Catalogue themes and tags

Theatermilieu, psychophat, Thriller, Natural horror films, Horror, World cinema, Supernatural, Mystery, Giallo, Suspense, Slasher

Genres

Slasher Horror, Torture Porn, horror film, slasher film
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