Morbus (1983): Cast & Plot
Morbus is a 1983 horror film directed by Ignasi P. Ferré, starring Carmen Serret as Anna (as Carla Day), Víctor Israel and Joan Borràs. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Ignasi P. Ferré
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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Catalan - Studio
- TA S. Coop.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Morbus About?
The premise of Morbus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A scientist has discovered a formula that can reanimate the dead. At the same time, a prostitute who dreams of writing a book in the brothel meets a genuine writer and falls in love with him. Their lives become entangled with a satanic cult that intrudes upon them.
Morbus Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- female frontal nudity
- male frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- devil worship
- orgy
- prostitute
- sinister servant
- chained female
- spanish
- female full frontal nudity
- writer
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- zombie
- erotica
Morbus Cast & Characters
Carmen Serret leads the cast as Anna (as Carla Day), with Víctor Israel as Shiu Shi and Joan Borràs as Farmacèutic. Directed by Ignasi P. Ferré; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ignasi P. Ferré
- Carmen Serret as Anna (as Carla Day)
- Víctor Israel as Shiu Shi
- Joan Borràs as Farmacèutic
- Ramon Ferre as Joan (as Mon Ferré)
Also Starring in Morbus
· 11 more- Sony Young Magda (as Sony)
- Joan Antón Crespi Endeví (as Joan-Antoni Crespi)
- Montserrat Calvo
- Mireia Tejero
- Jordi Brossa
- Irene Rives
- Sergi Neach
- Ricard Picazo
- Josep M. Xover
- Josep M. Aldavert
- Carles Giménez
Morbus Plot Summary
What happens in Morbus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the movie set largely in Costa Rica, a team of scientists, led by the ambitious and brilliant Dr. Michael Morbius, arrive at a remote cave with the goal of uncovering the secrets of a rare species of bats. Morbius, played by [Jared Leto], is determined to find a cure for a rare and debilitating blood disease that has afflicted him since childhood. At the entrance of the cave, he takes a bold step by cutting his hand and exposing it to a swarm of bats, which are irresistibly drawn to his blood. As the bats fly out into the sky, the rest of the team quickly retreats back to their helicopter, leaving Morbius to face the unknown dangers of the caves alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Morbus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Morbus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Morbus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Morbus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Morbus?
Morbus runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Morbus released?
Morbus was released on May 2, 1983.
Who directed Morbus?
Morbus was directed by Ignasi P. Ferré.
More films by Ignasi P. Ferré Who is in the cast of Morbus?
Morbus stars Carmen Serret as Anna (as Carla Day), Víctor Israel as Shiu Shi and Joan Borràs as Farmacèutic, among 15 credited actors.
Does Morbus have a post-credit scene?
No. Morbus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Morbus in?
The original language of Morbus is Catalan.
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