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Rings of Fear (1978): Cast

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Rings of Fear is a 1978 mystery thriller directed by Alberto Negrin, starring Helga Liné as Mrs. Russo, Fausta Avelli and Fabio Testi. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Rings of Fear (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Alberto Negrin
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rings of Fear About?

The premise of Rings of Fear without spoilers.

Angela Russo, a sixteen year old, is found beaten in a river, prompting Inspector Di Salvo to investigate Theresa’s boarding school. Her classmates Franca, Paola and Virginia “The Inseparables” receive threatening poems signed “Nemesis” and suffer staged “accidents.” With help from Angela’s sister Emily, Di Salvo tracks a ring, to catch the killer.

Rings of Fear Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • psychopathic killer
  • dildo
  • giallo
  • female full frontal nudity
  • lipton tea
  • lust
  • bare chested male
  • social nudity
  • rape
  • teenage girl
  • detective
  • murder
+38 more
  • murder investigation
  • psycho thriller
  • investigation
  • equestrian
  • praying
  • white kitten
  • jumping off a dam
  • arm in traction
  • female pubic hair
  • strangulation
  • female topless nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • two word title
  • color in title
  • police investigation
  • freeze frame
  • dead body
  • police investigator
  • investigator
  • detective as protagonist
  • german shepherd
  • police detective
  • riding a motorcycle
  • murder mystery
  • dog barks
  • violence
  • policeman as protagonist
  • policeman
  • throwing a dead body into water
  • escalator
  • supermarket
  • mall
  • shopping mall
  • secretly observing
  • shoplifting
  • caught shoplifting
  • caught stealing
  • female thief
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Cast & crew

Rings of Fear Cast & Characters

Helga Liné leads the cast as Mrs. Russo, with Fausta Avelli as Emily Russo and Fabio Testi as Inspector Gianni Di Salvo. Directed by Alberto Negrin; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alberto Negrin

More films directed by Alberto Negrin, best-rated first: Perlasca: The Courage of a Just Man, Rita Levi-Montalcini, A New World and Paolo Borsellino: The 57 Days.

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Rings of Fear Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Virgin Terror” and “Enigma rojo”.

Also known as
  • Virgin Terror
  • Enigma rojo
  • Yön terrori
  • Παρθενικός φόβος
  • Ο κλοιός του τρόμου
  • Trauma
  • O Mistério da Adolescente Violada
  • Красная загадка
  • Red Rings of Fear
  • Nemesis
  • Virgin Killer
  • Orgie des Todes
+2 more
  • Tráfico de menores
  • 迷之血红

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FAQ

Rings of Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rings of Fear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rings of Fear?

Rings of Fear runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Rings of Fear released?

Rings of Fear was released on August 19, 1978.

Who directed Rings of Fear?

Rings of Fear was directed by Alberto Negrin.

More films by Alberto Negrin

Who is in the cast of Rings of Fear?

Rings of Fear stars Helga Liné as Mrs. Russo, Fausta Avelli as Emily Russo and Fabio Testi as Inspector Gianni Di Salvo, among 24 credited actors.

Does Rings of Fear have a post-credit scene?

No. Rings of Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rings of Fear in?

The original language of Rings of Fear is Italian.

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