The Night Child

Apr 22, 1975

1h 30m

★ 5.6

Keep telling yourself: "She's not just a child"...

Overview

The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.

Genres

Horror

Production Companies

Magdalena Produzione

Italian International Film

The Night Child Trailers

Cast

Michael Williams

Richard Johnson

Joanna Morgan

Joanna Cassidy

Jill Perkins

Ida Galli

Doctor

Edmund Purdom

Emily Williams

Nicoletta Elmi

Contessa Cappelli

Lila Kedrova

Police Inspector

Riccardo Garrone

Emily's Mother

Dana Ghia

Contessa's Maid

Eleonora Morana

BBC Boss

Tom Felleghy

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