Cross of the Seven Jewels 1987

Ritual evocation of Aborym

A sadomasochistic satanic sect, led by a priest, performs a ritual to evoke the demon Aborym. The ritual establishes the occult stakes that will haunt later events. The sequence hints at the supernatural foundation of Marco's fate.

Marco travels to Naples to find Carmela

A few years after the initial ritual, Marco Sartori, a Roman bank employee, travels to Naples to locate his cousin Carmela, whom he hasn't seen for years. The journey sets Naples as the stage for the ensuing struggle over the cross. His search drives the plot forward with a mix of mystery and danger.

Cross stolen by muggers

Around the same time, in Naples, four muggers steal the jeweled cross that Marco wears after meeting Carmela at the train station and chatting at a bar. The cross vanishes into the criminal underworld, leaving Marco with a burning quest. The theft immediately pivots the story toward desperation and pursuit.

Elena pretends to be Carmela

The next day, Marco discovers that the girl who waited for him at the station is Elena, a friend posing as Carmela who may have fallen in love with him. The mistaken identity complicates his quest and sows doubt about who can be trusted. Marco remains focused on recovering the cross despite the deception.

Maria introduces a lead to the Camorra

Marco meets a girl named Maria in a disco, and his pursuit leads him to a Camorra boss. The boss offers to swap information (a list of bank accounts) for the cross, but Marco refuses and is beaten by the boss's henchmen. The encounter shows how danger and corruption block his search.

Rescue and pursuit of Totonno 'o Cafone; Don Esposito buys the cross

The following evening, after being rescued and hosted at Maria's house, Marco goes to Totonno 'o Cafone to locate the cross. He learns that Don Raffaele Esposito, a powerful Camorra boss from Somma Vesuviana, has already sold it. The revelation shifts the chase into the heart of Esposito's criminal world.

Midnight werewolf attack on the fence

At midnight, Marco transforms into a werewolf and massacres Totonno 'o Cafone. The act reveals the night-bound curse tied to his bloodline and to the cross he wears. It marks a dramatic turn in the story by making the supernatural element undeniable.

Nightmare reveal of his origin

Nightmares reveal that Marco was born from a relationship between his mother and the demon Aborym, condemning him to become a werewolf every night unless he wears the cross. The revelation reframes his struggle as a predestined fate and explains the cross's protective power. The sequence deepens the tragedy of his condition.

Imprisonment by Don Esposito

Marco returns to Somma Vesuviana and confronts Don Esposito, whom he mistakes for a policeman and is imprisoned. The captivity intensifies the danger and deepens his desperation to reclaim the cross. The episode ties the criminal world to the occult threat tormenting him.

Escape and slaughter of Camorra

After midnight, Marco frees himself by transforming into a werewolf and massacring the Camorra members at Don Esposito's domain. The bloody escape demonstrates that his curse cannot be easily controlled. The episode further intertwines the demon's influence with the human struggle for the cross.

Cross moves to Armisia in Rome

Learning the cross is in the hands of a Roman fortune teller named Armisia, Marco returns to Rome to recover it. The pursuit shifts from Naples' criminal world to Rome's occult circuit. The journey broadens the scope of his quest.

Confrontation with Armisia; werewolf transformation during sex

When Marco reaches Armisia's house, he transforms into a werewolf again and kills her during sexual intercourse. The disturbing scene blends passion with supernatural danger. The cross remains central to his humanity and his fate.

Maria rescues the cross; Marco returns to humanity

Maria intervenes, the cross is recovered, and Marco regains his human appearance. The revival of his normal self seems to promise a new, peaceful life. The moment marks a restoration of love and sane existence.

The priest's death signals the end of Aborym's hold

The priest who had invoked Aborym dies in a car accident, signaling the end of that occult thread. The sudden death liberates Marco from the demon's lingering influence. This twist ties the fates of all involved to a final, fateful moment.