The Night Child

R
1h 30m
1975
5.527 /10 (37)

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.

Country : Italy, United Kingdom
Genre : Horror
Languages : Italiano, English
Released Date: 1975-04-22

Top Billed Cast

Richard Johnson

Michael Williams

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Morgan

Ida Galli

Jill Perkins

Edmund Purdom

Doctor

Nicoletta Elmi

Emily Williams

Lila Kedrova

Contessa Cappelli

Riccardo Garrone

Police Inspector

Dana Ghia

Emily's Mother

Eleonora Morana

Contessa's Maid

Tom Felleghy

BBC Boss

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